Latest IFOAM EU Press Releases
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”.
Click here for full press release
Early bird registration now available!
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...
Click here for full press release
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.
Full press release available here
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).
Click here for full press release
Click here for more information
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.
Full press release available here
Agro-ecology and consumption
change can secure future food supplyFood 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.
Click here for full press release
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
Click here for full Press Release
