15.03.2018
We are delighted to announce that the next step of succession planning has been completed, and that Louise Luttikholt will join IFOAM - Organics International as our next Executive Director.Raised on a small family farm in the Netherlands, Louise has extensive experience in organic agriculture, fair trade and development cooperation at a strategic... more
09.03.2018
A new revision plan for the IFOAM StandardThe current version of the IFOAM Standard for Organic Production and Processing was approved by the General Assembly in 2014. Since then, a number of issues have come up which justify opening a new round of revision of the standard.IFOAM - Organics International is now publishing its draft Revision Plan... more
09.03.2018
The IFOAM Standard Committee is the technical expert group that works on the development of the IFOAM Standard. We invite organic standard experts to become a member of this committee. Interested? Apply by April 22, 2018. What is the standard committee? The IFOAM Standard Committee (SC) develops the IFOAM Standard, which is the global off-the-... more
07.03.2018
In Cambodia, food safety is a serious concern for many consumers and many foods are contaminated with pesticides or other pollutants. Numerous Cambodian farmers live in rather poor conditions, while at the same time, more and more consumers are looking for nutritious and safe, locally-produced food for which they are willing to pay farmers a fair... more
05.03.2018
Innovation is a central theme in Organic 3.0. Many opportunities exist to improve and scale up better practices based on organic principles. The organic sector and all agriculture-based production and consumption systems stand to benefit.Join the hundreds of scientists and other interested parties using this easy-to-... more
28.02.2018
Everyday Experts explains how knowledge built up through first-hand experience can help solve the crisis in the food system.It brings together 57 activists, farmers,... more
19.02.2018
Global Map of food systemsIn Organic 3.0, food chains are succeeded by food systems. As a main implementing partner in the Organic Food System Program (OFSP) along with BERAS International and FQH, IFOAM – Organics... more
17.02.2018
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sue Edwards.Sue was Director of Institute for Sustainable Development and one of the founders of the African Biodiversity Network and the Ecological and Organic Agriculture Initiative, helping thousands of farmers learn agroecological techniques.A committed organic advocate and long-standing member... more
14.02.2018
The 2018 edition of the study “The World of Organic Agriculture” (data per end of 2016) published by FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International shows that the positive trend seen in the past years continues: Consumer demand for organic products is increasing, more farmers cultivate organically, more land is certified organic, and 178 countries report... more
12.02.2018
Organic right from the startFor the first time at BIOFACH 2018, a special show called "Meeting point Organic right from the start" will illustrate what organic breeding has already achieved and what is going to be important in the future.The aim of the BIOFACH special show is to demonstrate what organic breeding has achieved to date and where... more
