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Call for Public Comments on EU’s New Organic Regulations

A new rule on official checks of organic production in developing countries could have significant impact on small farmers who produce for the EU. Until August 26, 2020, the EU Commission will be receiving feedback which will be taken into account when finalising this initiative.

In Remembrance of Jordan Gama

On behalf of the board of the Tanzania Organic Agriculture Movement (TOAM), the African Organic Network (AfrONet) and the global organic movement, we regret to announce the death of Mr. Jordan Gama, TOAM Chief Executive Officer and AfrONet President. He passed away on 19 August 2020, in the morning.

Join the Webinar on Organic Certification of Coffee and Cacao in Peru

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will host a set of webinars on organic certification in Peru. The online events will take place from August 19 to September 15 and will be held in Spanish.

Popular Insecticides Harm Birds in the United States

The increased use of neonicotinoid pesticides in the continental United States may have impacted bird populations and reduced bird diversity, according to a paper published this week in Nature Sustainability.

In Memory of Richard Barták

IFOAM - Organics International is saddened to hear of the passing of Richard Barták, the doyen of Czech organic farming.

Register to Join BIOFACH India's Webinar Series

Learn more about India's growing opportunity in the exports of organic products at a webinar series conducted by BIOFACH India on 06 August 2020 at 14:30 IST. This initiative is part BIOFACH India's organic webinar series.

Remembering René Piamonte

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of René Piamonte Peña, long-time friend of IFOAM – Organics International who worked tirelessly sharing his knowledge and passion for organic and biodynamic farming. He was a passionate and caring person always ready to share his wisdom.