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50 years of the European Agricultural Policy: Time for change say civil society groups

Brussels, 23/01/2012 – The European Commission launches its 50th anniversary of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) campaign today. However with farmers and biodiversity disappearing, hunger and social inequalities increasing and food safety compromised, civil society groups, including IFOAM EU Group, are calling on the European Institutions to use the ongoing CAP reform to undertake a radical overhaul to make it “fit for the next 50”.

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The 6th European Organic Congress in Denmark is taking place at a crucial point in time for the debate on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The Congress “Smart change - towards a sustainable CAP” addresses the policy change needed to reach a greener, smarter, fairer future CAP, improve the availability of sustainably produced food for consumers and to ensure the credibility of certification for sustainable farm systems...

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Backpedalling by Environment Council short sighted:


Biodiversity objectives must be part of a reformed CAP

Brussels 20/12/2011 – EU Environment Ministers yesterday adopted conclusions on the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020. The IFOAM EU Group condemns the compromise decision by the Ministers to remove calls in the Strategy for biodiversity objectives to be integrated into the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This has set a dangerous precedent as the EU attempts to raise the environmental performance of agriculture and steer European food and farming towards a more ecologically sustainable future.


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Smart change - towards a sustainable CAP
Organic and high nature value farming shaping future food systems

 Copenhagen, Denmark 17-18 April 2012

The IFOAM EU Group, in cooperation with Organic Denmark, announces the 6th European Organic Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, 17th-18th of April 2012. With 200 participants expected, including high-level speakers from the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European organic sector,the 6th European Organic Congress will take place at a crucial point in time for the debate on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

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No space for fraud in organic production: tighter controls are bearing fruit


Brussels, 08/12/2011 – The Italian police arrested seven people, including executives from three agro-business companies accused of having committed fraud by intentionally selling conventional products as organic, with 2,500 tons of products confiscated. The IFOAM EU Group condemns this fraudulent and criminal activity and welcomes the conclusion of the two-year police investigation, conducted with the cooperation of the organic sector in Italy, which has brought to justice the individuals who have deliberately deceived the public and criminally manipulated the rigorous checks and controls that are in place in the organic inspection and certification system.


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Agro-ecology and consumption change can secure future food supply

Food security in times of scarce natural resources requires an ecological re-think of our food and farm systems

Brussels 10/11/2011 – Food systems must become more sustainable, reduce the use of external inputs and improve nutrient recycling to secure a sufficient food supply for future generations. Organic farming is already many steps ahead on this path. This was the overall message of the IFOAM EU Resource Efficiency conference held on Wednesday.

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Transparency and strict rules for GMOs needed

Commission reports on GMO policy must be followed by overdue action

Brussels 28/10/2011– The reports published today evaluating the European GMO legislation, must be followed by real action: The European Commission must finally propose legislation change that solves the pressing issues caused by GMO cultivation and GMOs entering the food chains

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