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Boosting organic farming & aquaculture to reach EU Farm to Fork targets – OT4EU project has begun

In its Farm to Fork Strategy and Biodiversity Strategy, the European Union has set targets to reach…


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Global warming causes changes in Swiss insect fauna

How has the distribution of insects in Switzerland changed over the past 40 years? The range of many…


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Positive list of cell fusion-free vegetable varieties updated

In a fifth edition, FiBL, together with organic associations from Switzerland, Germany, Austria and…


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Study reveals intensive grassland management hampers the recovery of soil food webs from drought

New research led by Mathilde Chomel of FiBL France has shown that intensive grassland management…


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Sheep in orchards: discover two podcasts on the ÉCORCE project

The Vallée de la Drôme radio station, Radio Saint Ferréol, met FiBL France researcher Martin…


Portrait series: Faces of Organic Cotton

Eleven people give an insight into their joys, their worries and their personal values in the…


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Organic seed policy conference and kick-off meeting of the LIVESEEDING project

European and national policymakers, experts and leading organisations of the organic seed sector get…


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Bread wheat varieties in organic farming

FiBL Switzerland and Agroscope investigated bread wheat varieties to determine their yield and…


Three new organic technical guides for Moldova

FiBL and the Moldavian Association Education for Development (AED) announce the publication of three…


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New training manual for Africa on organic poultry husbandry

Experts of FiBL, together with specialists from Africa, have compiled an extensive manual for…


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FiBL is co-organiser of the Online Organic Export Days 2022 – Ukraine, Albania, Serbia

With today's technical possibilities of online meeting platforms, it is an easy and efficient way to…


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More than 1550 biocontrol industry representatives gather in Basel at ABIM, the premier global meeting of the biocontrol industry

At the 17th edition of ABIM, co-organized by FiBL and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers…


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Increasing crop resilience – new project Root2Res was launched

FiBL is part of the project consortium of the EU project Root2Res. The overall goal of the project…


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New guide on organic seedling production for medicinal and aromatic plants for Kosovo

Production of medicinal and aromatic plants has continuously increased in the last years in Kosovo.…


Less meat, less waste ‒ war and crises are a call for change

The war in Ukraine has rekindled the debate about food security and self-sufficiency. Proposals…


New project Re-Livestock was launched

The aim of the project, funded by the Horizon Europe research programme, is to develop novel…


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Ukraine as part of the European organic family is celebrating the European Organic Day

Notwithstanding the war, Ukraine remains dedicated to the further advancement of organic agriculture…


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Success in the battle against the cotton seed crisis: first ever release of organic cotton varieties in India

Good organic seeds for cotton were hard to find. Not anymore: Over ten years of breeding resulted in…


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Organics Europe Youth Event – inspiring exchange of the organic youth

New encounters, inspiring discussions and a great atmosphere – that was the first Organics Europe…


New platform for the fight against Citrus Greening

It’s the worst disease that can affect citrus trees worldwide: Citrus Greening. To develop…


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SysCom program: the status quo and the future

On August 26, the partners from the program "Farming Systems Comparison in the Tropics" (SysCom)…


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RELACS – four successful years of research on alternatives to contentious inputs in organic farming

The RELACS coordinator reflects on the project’s most relevant results. Funded under the European…


The State of Sustainable Markets 2021: Statistics and Emerging Trends

Sustainability standards continue their growth across the world. The International Trade Centre…


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Visit from India at FiBL – productive knowledge exchange to strengthen organic agriculture in India

On 2 August, a delegation of nearly 30 Indian delegates visited FiBL in Frick. The visit was…


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Organic farming in the European Research and Innovation partnership on agroecology living labs and research infrastructures

On 27 July 2022, in the frame of Biofach 2022, the international organic trade fair and congress,…


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A journey to organic plant and animal breeding initiatives in Europe

A new publication of FiBL takes readers on a journey through Europe to explore independent organic…


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Organics Europe Youth Event – promising programme on sustainable food systems

"Organic and You(th): Together for sustainable food systems" – that is the slogan of the first…


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Updated guide on earthworms available

FiBL has updated and complemented its guide on earthworms and their role in agricultural soils.…


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FiBL Switzerland unveils new campus

The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL opened its gates for three days to welcome…


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New study shows that dietary guidelines need revision to account for environmental impact

Dietary guidelines issued by national governments aim to set a roadmap for consumers to live…


Organic Breakfast networking event in Brussels

FiBL Europe organised an organic breakfast with its key partners and stakeholders in Brussels to…


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Jürn Sanders is the new president of FiBL Europe

The new president of FiBL Europe is Jürn Sanders. He will take office on June 14, 2022, succeeding…


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Survey for practitioners on organic vegetable growing

A growing world population and changing climatic conditions create nutritional challenges. Within…


CORE Organic Final Research Seminar in Brussels

The organic sector is knowledge intensive and innovative by default, and organic innovations are…


FiBL connect – the practical day for (future) farmers

With a practice-oriented programme, FiBL Switzerland invites you to FiBL connect, a day aimed at…


FiBL Open Day

The time has finally come: FiBL's new building has been completed, the new premises have been…


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IFOAM Organics Europe celebrates anniversary

On May 11 2022, more than 100 people representing the European organic sector, consisting of…


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Survey: Livestock husbandry and ecosystem services

How can livestock husbandry be ethically justifiable as well as economically and ecologically…


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Pathways to carbon-neutral organic farming in Switzerland – the FiBL climate study

In its study on pathways to carbon-neutral organic farming in Switzerland, the Research Institute of…


Podcast: "Even in times of war, our cows want to be fed" – Ukrainian farmers tell their story

In this FiBL Focus Talk: They help refugees, alleviate the population's famine or serve in the…


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Updated guide on successful control of creeping thistle

Creeping thistle has become an increasing problem especially for organic arable farms with soils of…


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Organics Europe Youth Event – registration open

The registration of the Organics Europe Youth Event 2022 is now open. Make sure to reserve your…


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Update on FiBL’s work in Ukraine

Since the invasion of Ukraine, we – the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and our…


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The new forms for registration of products for the German Input List 2023 are now online available

Now manufacturers and distributors of inputs can register their products for the Input list for…


New technical guide and training videos on organic sesame production

In the framework of a PPP project in Ethiopia implemented by FiBL in collaboration with Tradin…


Updated fact sheet "Soil and Climate" on the climate impact of organic soil management

The updated publication addresses the adaptability of organic agriculture to changes caused by…


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More aggressive bees are ahead of the posse

Healthy, vigorous and resilient - these are the criteria used for selecting honeybee colonies for…


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Organics Europe Youth Event

Are you young and interested in organic agriculture? Then join us at the Organics Europe Youth Event…


ALL-Ready – Preparing the partnership on agroecology living labs and research infrastructures

FiBL Europe, FiBL Switzerland and the Hungarian Institute of Organic Agriculture ÖMKi contribute to…


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New FiBL Africa Strategy published

The FiBL Africa Strategy 2021-2025 is available now, serving as a guide for FiBL's work in Africa…