Briefing paper – Proposal on new genomic techniques Under the current EU legislative framework, all genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are subject to mandatory risk assessment, traceability, and labelling. These…
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Corporate interests trump freedom of choice and biosafety Press release With today’s legislative proposal on new genomic techniques (NGTs), the European Commission decided to dismantle the EU’s current GMO…
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Farmers show us the way to make a difference As every year at Whitsun we celebrate World Biodynamic Day. This year’s World Biodynamic Day has special significance as we will…
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300+ organisations call on the European Commission to maintain new GMOs tested and labelled Frans Timmermans, the vice-president of the European Commission will be present today in the European…
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Looking for our new Executive Director The Biodynamic Federation Demeter International is an umbrella organisation of 48 member organisations dedicated to biodynamic agriculture, active in 36 countries all over the…
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Invest in our planet International Mother Earth Day has been celebrated every year since 1970. It is not so much about celebrating the Earth than about reminding ourselves to step…
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Envisioning the future of our livestock system Pathways is a 5-year (2021-2026), EU Horizon 2020 project, contributing to the EU Farm to Fork Strategy, at the heart of the European…
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The Federation at the Biofach 2023 The Federation will be present again at the upcoming Biofach – the Worlds leading trade fair for organic food – from February 14…
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#IChooseGMOFree petition handed over to the European Commission The Biodynamic Federation Demeter International, along with several other organisations, handed over the #IChooseGMOFree petition to representatives of the European Commission in…
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Sustainable services of biodynamic farming The International Green Week Berlin (IGW) is one of the most traditional trade fairs nationwide for food, agriculture and horticulture, and one of the best-known…
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Spreading Awareness, Stopping Resistance Last year’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) put forth high ambitions in the global fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with the motto ‘Spreading Awareness, Stopping Resistance’.…
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Mr. Senarath Yatigammana Former President of the Biodynamic Association of Sri Lanka (BDASL) Mr. Yatigammana was born on 29th October 1965, in the cultural city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. The…
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About the Conference The Biodynamic Federation Demeter International and the Section of Agriculture at the Goetheanum are pleased to invite you to the 2022 Asian Pacific Biodynamic Conference. The Conference…
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Administrative and Accounting Assistant Are you the one we are looking for? Working with and for values: to care for the Earth through respectful and living agriculture, regenerate ecosystems,…
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Finally back at the Biofach! A Summer edition of the Biofach took place from July 26 to 29, a first as the Biofach usually takes place in February but needed…
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Reinventing ourselves in the rhythm of nature World Biodynamic Day, June 5, 2022 It is a challenging task to engage in farming now with all the connected environmental, economic, and…
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Joint Statement for clear and strict rules to protect human health and animal welfare On May 16, the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International joined forces with 19 other organizations working on…
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Save the bees with organic and biodynamic farming Insects are an integral part of our ecosystem: honeybees, along with other insects, are intimately connected to food production. They play a…
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Exquisite Demeter certified wines from more than 20 countries Demeter winegrowers will be presenting their products in Hall 5 at ProWein 2022 in Duesseldorf from 15 to 17 May 2022.…
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After a short, serious illness Thomas Schmid passed away on 13th April 2022. The Demeter community mourns the loss of its friend, long-time chairman of the Demeter e.V. supervisory board,…
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Healing our Earth through agriculture For the celebration of International Earth Day, let’s take a moment to step back from our daily businesses and re-focus on the bigger picture:…
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Let’s give a future to male chicks! The highly controversial and unethical practice of chick culling is currently high on the agenda and will hopefully lead to a much-needed change…
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Sign the petition now! The European Commission opened the debate again on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with its recent public consultation on a potential new legal framework for new GMOs…
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Appeal for donations – Ukraine It is difficult to find words in view of the current situation. These days, thousands of people are fleeing due to the war, especially…
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Joint statement on the revision of the sustainable use of pesticides directive The European Commission started to revise its rules on the sustainable use of pesticides (SUD) in the framework…
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Regeneration of the earth through biodynamic farming Activist Arizona Muse speaks out for Biodynamic Farming as a solution to climate change Today we’re with Arizona Muse, founder of DIRT.Charity and…
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Why we must start addressing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by pursuing biodynamic health-oriented livestock systems that put animal welfare at their core This year’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is about…
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Sustainable agriculture is vital for successful climate action As the COP26 negotiations take place, it is essential to consider the significant role the current intensive agricultural sector plays in contributing…
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Fruit from biodynamic farming on the rise What makes Demeter bananas so special? Demeter bananas are different from all other bananas on the market, because they stand for more than…
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Give your feedback to the European Commission’s consultation on new GMOs! With the publication of its working document on “new genomic techniques”, the European Commission has opened the debate again…
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Making organic farming mainstream The European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission are signing today a Joint Declaration to celebrate the European Organic Day every…
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Horizon 2020 project PATHWAYS will develop sustainable food systems to support Europe’s Farm-to-Fork strategy Transforming Europe’s food system to meet the EU Green Deal goal of becoming the first carbon-neutral…
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Animal welfare: our priority Essential part of biodynamic farming Animals, especially cows, play a central role in the farm organism. How come? Cattle in particular are essential, as they provide…
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Critical response by NGOs and farmer and business associations to the Commission’s document on new GMOs In April 2021 the EU Commission published a “staff working document” calling the EU’s…
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Engagement of the Federation in Sri Lanka In May this year, Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed a Presidential Task Force for the “Creation of a Green Socio-economy with Sustainable…
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#NoGMO The Biodynamic Federation Demeter International stands for a GMO-free agriculture and strongly opposes the new generation of GMOs. The Federation has always taken clear stand for a GMO-free agriculture…
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Our precious planet Climate Change is one of the biggest challenges we as a species face today. Unless we drastically change the way we live, eat and manage our precious…
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Call for governments, private companies and civil society to adopt 13 key principles In view of the upcoming UN Food System Summit and other major international meetings in which the…
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More biodiversity: how biodynamic farming increases the diversity on our fields Biodynamic farming understands the mutual interdependencies in the ecosystem and collaborates with all of nature’s stakeholders. Biodiversity is essential…
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Study on new genomic techniques New GMOs are being promoted in a study by the European Commission ignoring the precautionary principle and the freedom of choice for farmers and consumers.…
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Civil society backs promised EU end to cages in farming Together with civil society groups campaigning on environmental protection, public health, sustainable food and farming, rural livelihoods and citizens’ interests, we…
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In May last year, the European Commission published the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system in the context of the European Green Deal. It is…
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Open letter : Europe needs more farmers International Day of Peasant Struggles – 17 April 2021 17 April marks the 25th International Day of Peasant Struggles during which we commemorate…
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Soil is the basis for our food We need to protect our soils better! So that more people learn why this is so important, we at Demeter have started the…
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Civil society, farmers and business organizations: Vice-President Timmermans, don’t deregulate GM crops & animals Open letter: Regulation of new GMOs Together with 161 other civil society, farmers and business organisations,…
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An agroecological approach to shape policies and transform food systems Together with 25+ organisations, the Biodynamic Federation Demeter International participated in a joint policy paper insisting on the importance to take into…
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An innovative solution to enhance animal welfare and develop local markets Position paper Given the increasing difficulty for farmers to find slaughterhouses close to their farm, which directly impacts the farmer’s…
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Connecting humans with soil: time to return to the ground World Soil Day is a day to remember the importance of the soil we are living on. We cannot live…
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Human development and care for nature are at the heart of biodynamic farming The Biodynamic Federation Demeter International is launching a new film clip presenting the true values of biodynamic…
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Another failed vote on the CAP towards a sustainable future This week Brussels finally took a decision about the future of EU food and farming policies as both agriculture ministers…
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