Join us at BIOFACH 2021
The world's leading trade fair will open its virtual platform on 17 February 2021. We will have our booth ready to interact with you and we will actively participate in BIOFACH's eSpecial Congress sessions and other activities.
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Join our Congress Sessions
Click on the tabs below and discover the sessions we are organising for this event. There are different topics we will cover and an incredible line-up of speakers. You don't want to miss it!
When
Wednesday, February 17. 14:00 - 14:45.
What is it about?
Currently, there are good but rather scattered examples of governments that have been developing conducive and innovative policy instruments to introducing and implementing agroecological and resilience principles. This session will connect those efforts in order to increase learning between policymakers, as well as enriching the discussion on the role and instruments for country-level action.
Speakers
- Alex Lwakuba. Commissioner Crop Production - Department. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries of Uganda.
- Sundar Anbalagan. Chief Executive Officer - Government of Sikkim.
- Dhan Bahadur Kathayat. Agri Extension Officer - Ministry for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperative, Karnali Province
Moderator
- Gábor Figeczky. Senior Manager Global Policy - IFOAM - Organics International.
When
Wednesday, February 17 – 16:00 – 16:45.
What is it about?
Join in and discover the new statistics from 2019 in the organic sector, global market development and trends, development of regulations.
Speakers
- Barbara Jäggin. Senior Policy Advisor - SECO.
- Cornelia Kirchner. Senior Guarantee and Policy Coordinator - IFOAM - Organics International.
- Amarjit Sahota. Founder and Director - Ecovia Intelligence.
- Dr. Helga Willer. Department of Extension, Training and Communication - FiBL - Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau.
Moderator
- Louise Luttikholt. Executive Director - IFOAM - Organics International.
When
Thursday, February 18 – 14:00 – 15:30.
What is it about?
We will explore the market information from the IFOAM – Organics International/FiBL statistics book and deepen into trends and strategic market positioning from several parts of the world.
Speakers
- Dr. David M. Amudavi. Executive Director - Biovision Africa Trust.
- Alexis Carey. International Trade Manager - Organic Trade Association (OTA)
- Manoj Kumar Menon. Executive Director and CEO - International Competence Centre For Organic Agriculture (ICCOA).
- Dr. Helga Willer. Department of Extension, Training and Communication - FiBL - Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau.
- Amada Vélez Méndez. Managing Director. Agrifood, Aquaculture and Fishery Safety. National Service for Agri-Food Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA)-Mexico.
- Zhang Youting. Vice President - OABC (Organic and Beyond Cooperation, China)
Moderator
- Louise Luttikholt. Executive Director - IFOAM - Organics International.
When
Friday, February 19 - 09:00 – 09:45.
What is it about?
Participants can expect to get an understanding of markets and consumption patterns based on a thorough analysis of 8 focus countries and 3 selected value chains. Recommendations of interventions how to boost Organic Trade in Africa will be presented and discussed in alongside the question of: What is mostly needed? Who commits to take a lead, responsibility and investment? And How to best achieve the goal?
Speakers
- Dr. David M. Amudavi. Executive Director - Biovision Africa Trust.
- Geertje Otten. Senior Consultant - ProFound.
- Fortunate Nvakanda. Executive Director - Zoppa Trust.
- Barbara Zilly. Senior Manager Capacity Development -IFOAM – Organics International
Moderator
- Samia Maamer. Direction Generale - Ministère de l'Agriculture Biologique.
When
Friday, February 19. 10:00 – 11:30.
What is it about?
Combined with shifts in diets and production, agroecological food systems can contribute to reducing GHG emissions and provide many co-benefits for biodiversity, soil carbon sequestration and adaptation to climate change. This session will showcase concrete examples form farm to fork showing how and why organic farming should pay a key role when discussing how to curb emissions in the food sector.
Speakers
- Helmy Abouleish. CEO - Sekem Group.
- Adrian Müller. Department of Socio-Economic Sciences FiBL - Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau.
- Thomas Roland. Head of department, responsibility - Coop Danmark A/S.
- Sybille Kyed. Head of Agriculture and Food Policy - Organic Denmark, National Association of Organic Farming.
- Cris Panerio. National Coordinator - MASIPAG, The Philippines.
Moderator
- Gábor Figeczky. Senior Manager Global Policy - IFOAM - Organics International.
IFOAM Organics Europe Congress Sessions
IFOAM Organics Europe will also join Biofach/Vivaness as an exhibitor and will take an active part in the Biofach Congress programme.
When
Wednesday, February 17. 11:00 - 12:45.
What is it about?
With the Farm to Fork Strategy and its target to reach 25% EU organic land by 2030, the Commission put organics at the heart of a transition to sustainable food systems. Policymakers and the organic movement will discuss how the new EU Organic Action Plan, the Organic Regulation 2018/848 and the CAP must be adapted to reach 25%, and the impacts these initiatives may have in the EU and abroad.
When
Wednesday, February 17. 12:00 - 13:00.
What is it about?
The LIVESEED project (Improving the performance and competitiveness of the organic sector by boosting organic seed and plant breeding efforts) will present & discuss the scientific controversies and the regulatory issues related to New Plant Breeding Techniques (NPBTs) as well as the results of a European survey on consumers attitudes and preferences on NPBTs in organic farming.
When
Thursday, February 18. 16:00 - 17:30.
What is it about?
The new EU Organic Regulation will enter into application in 2022 and changes are expected for organic international trade. The session will focus on two aspects for which changes are significant: 1) Change of approach from equivalency to compliance, with a focus on group certification, 2) Re-negotiation of Equivalency Agreements with Third Countries.
When
Friday, February 19. 11:00 - 12:45.
What is it about?
Horizon Europe, the EU’s Research & Innovation Programme, will start in 2021. You will learn about funding opportunities for the organic sector, and organic food companies in particular. You will get inspiration from two CORE Organic research projects that contributed to improve organic food processing (SUSORGPLUS, ProOrg). They will share their experiences and ideas for further research.
When
Friday, February 19. 14:00 - 14:45.
What is it about?
Strategies of H2020 projects LIVESEED, BRESOV and ECOBREED on boosting organic seed and breeding across Europe. Showcase the new EU organic seed router database, which will increase transparency and reduce administrative burdens. Seed supplier can manage their seed offers to all EU Member States with one single login. National authorities can revise seed offers and update their national databases.
When
Friday, February 19. 15:00 - 15:45.
What is it about?
Due to the big growth of organic certified surfaces & operators and thanks to new technologies such as blockchain, other IT technologies and satellite imagery, control & certification processes in organic farming & production is going to change. Remote controlling is something the sector has started to experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How will organic certification change in the following years?
SoS Side Events
Two of our Self-Organised Structures (SoS) will discuss their work in their respective regions. You can join* them by clicking the link below.
When
Wednesday, February 18. 12:00 - 13:00.
What is it about?
Meet IFOAM AgriBioMediterraneo (ABM) and learn about the Mediterranean Organic Growers Forum
When
Thursday, February 18. 18:00 - 19:00.
What is it about?
Join IFOAM America Latina (IFOAM LA) as they talk about the resilience of small-scale organic producers during the pandemic.
* Please note. You don't need a BIOFACH ticket to attend the SoS side events.
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