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German Minister for the Environment opposed to the release of organisms with a 'gene-drive'
International_EN International_en
07.12.2016 EditorThe German Minister for the Environment, Barbara Hendricks, has taken a clear stand against any release of genetically engineered organisms inheriting a 'gene drive'.
Moratorium on new genetic extinction technology at UN convention
International_EN International_en
06.12.2016 EditorGene drive technology poses serious and potentially irreversible threats to biodiversity, as well as national sovereignty, peace, and food security, declare 160 global groups at the COP13 meetings in Cancun, Mexico.
Kenya: organic farming is productive and resource-conserving
International_EN International_en
06.12.2016 EditorA long-term study in Kenya shows that maize yields and nutrient uptake in the organic farming systems are quite similar to conventional systems. Due to premium prices, organic systems are more profitable for farmers than conventional ones. The study was carried out by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in close cooperation with partners in Kenya.
Nigeria: Agency warns against consumption of genetically-modified foods
International_EN International_en
06.12.2016 EditorThe National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) of Nigeria has warned the public of genetically-modified products that are on offer in some stores. None of the products has yet been approved for local and commercial consumption.
Bangladesh: first national GOTS seminar highly successful
International_EN International_en
05.12.2016 EditorParticipants from whole organic textile supply chain deliberated on the business case for sustainability with organic textiles. Brands committed to increase their share of GOTS certified textiles.
Sustainable Foods in Catering & Foodservice Sector
International_EN International_en
05.12.2016 EditorSustainable foods are now well-established in many retailers, however what about the Catering & Foodservice Sector (CFS)? The North American edition of a Organic Monitor organised summit, hosted in San Francisco on 18-20th January will give answers.
The IFOAM 3.0 document has been revised
International_EN International_en
02.12.2016 EditorSince its release in fall 2015 "Organic 3.0 for Truly Sustainable Farming and Consumption" has received feedback from stakeholders all over the world as a way to further refine and improve the ideas contained in it.
US National Organic Standards: no GMO 2.0
International_EN International_en
02.12.2016 EditorAccording to US-based Organic Consumers Association (OCA) the National Organic Standard Board (NOSB) decided last month that new GMO technologies won´t be allowed in organics.
World Soil Day: People for Soil Twitterstorm
International_EN International_en
01.12.2016 EditorThe World Soil Day (Monday 5 December) is a great chance to ask Europe to develop a specific legislation to save soil from pollution, speculative interests and poisons all around. For this reason more than 400 associations have joined together as People4Soil coalition which is promoting a European Citizens' Initiative.
Netherlands: consortium on personalised nutrition and health
International_EN International_en
30.11.2016 EditorWageningen University & Research and TNO, is researching the technology and knowledge needed to make personalised nutritional and health advice possible on a large scale.
Refugees welcome!
International_EN International_en
29.11.2016 EditorThe biggest challenge of all is what we call “everyday life” – including when receiving and integrating refugees. There are many hurdles and forms to fill out – but also committed helpers. Among them are many actors in the organic industry. After all, behaving with social responsibility is one of the basics in the organic sector. Examples from Germany reveal how you can become an active participant and what that can achieve in people's daily lives.
COP22: Manifesto for a Bio Morocco and for the Support for a Bio Africa
International_EN International_en
24.11.2016 EditorIFOAM President Andre Leu was speaker at the COP22 Green Zone debate by the federation of Moroccan organic agriculture professionals (FIMABIO) in Marrakech.
BioFach 2017: Germany, country of the year
International_EN International_en
24.11.2016 EditorThe organic community comes to Germany every year and meets at Biofach and Vivaness in Nuremberg. From 15th to 18th February 2017, Germany is to be the country of the year.
CropLife urged EPA to remove scientists from glyphosate panel
International_EN International_en
23.11.2016 EditorAccording to GMWatch the epidemiologist Dr Peter Infante was removed from the review panel because the Monsanto and industry funded group CropLife had specifically demanded that to EPA.
Regeneration Hub: new platform is launched
International_EN International_en
23.11.2016 EditorRegeneration International (RI) and Open Team, in partnership with 17 organizations launched The Regeneration Hub (RHub) at the COP22 Climate Summit.
Criticism of Thailand's organic control
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17.11.2016 EditorThe Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) of the EU audited a control organisation authorised to control organic imports from Thailand into the EU - and it was very critical of its work.
A positive outcome for BioFach America
International_EN International_en
16.11.2016 EditorEnd of September the organic theme was at the centre of everything going on in the Baltimore Convention Center that was host to BioFach America. More than 28,000 international visitors came to the east coast of America.
Successful Tribunal and Peoples Assembly – What’s next?
International_EN International_en
16.11.2016 EditorBoth the hearings of the Monsanto Tribunal and the parallel People’s Assembly were a great success. The victims are very happy that their voices have been heard, media coverage was positive especially in France and Germany.
Ukraine: potential that ought to be exploited
International_EN International_en
15.11.2016Ukraine is an important source of organic raw materials. Even after irregularities in recent years, some of a serious nature, nothing has changed regarding Ukraine as a sourcing country. There is potential and the new Ministry of Agriculture is working on closing gaps in the organic legislation, supporting organic farms and creating a corresponding infrastructure. However, many people feel the guidelines of the EU Commission are a hindrance to trade. The guidelines were issued as a reaction to the scandals and apply until at least the end of this year. The two-day conference “Sourcing Organic from Ukraine” was conducive to constructive dialogue between representatives from Ukraine and representatives from politics and control organisations, importers and processors. (Video interviews)
Monsanto Tribunal Multimedia Site is online
International_EN International_en
11.11.2016 EditorAll the Monsanto Tribunal and People’s Assembly's multimedia material is completed now and available on Monsanto Tribunal website: pictures, short interviews and all the videos from the two days of hearings in The Hague, translated into different languages.
Natural Cosmetics Conference focuses on trends and the future
International_EN International_en
08.11.2016On 27 and 28 September around 240 actors in all aspects of the cosmetics industry met at the Natural Cosmetics Conference in Berlin. For the ninth time the participants from manufacturing and trade and service providers, plus representatives from the specialist press, sought information on the latest developments and trends. The spectrum of topics ranged from online trade, digitisation, change in values and communication to consumer transparency and the controversial raw material palm oil. An examination of the US market was interesting for companies intending to market their products in the USA.
Australia cautious about EU Agricultural Trade Deal
International_EN International_en
04.11.2016 EditorAustralia is worried that EU rules and norms might become a hurdle to agricultural negotiations. The European Union is an important trade partner for Australia, since 4.5 percent of their exports go to the old continent.
India: Terra Greens expands its organic base
International_EN International_en
03.11.2016 EditorTerra Greens, a Hyderabad-based start up engaged in organic food business, has announced its move to adopt 4000 farmers in Tamil Nadu to meet the growing need for organic staples and encourage organic food cultivation.
Saudi Arabia: after the oil comes the green gold
International_EN International_en
31.10.2016 EditorSaudi Gazette announced the opening of the Saudi Agriculture & Saudi Agro Food 2016 Exhibition on the 2nd of October in the capital, Riyadh. Over 350 companies from more than 31 countries participate at the event.
IFOAM Organic World Congress 2017 in India
International_EN International_en
28.10.2016 EditorThe registration for the 19th Organic World Congress is open. It will take place in November 2017 in Delhi, India. People and organisations who would like to present at the 19th OWC, have time until 30 November 2016 to submit a paper.
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