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March 14, 2025

Council mandate on NGTs threatens to strip farmers’ and breeders’ freedom of choice and sovereignty

Press release Brussels, 14.03.2025 – Member states’ representatives decided to put in jeopardy the sovereignty and freedom of choice of European farmers and breeders by endorsing the Council’s negotiating mandate…

February 3, 2022

Arizona Muse brings Biodynamics to the table

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…

November 3, 2021

COP26 – Why agriculture matters

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…

September 23, 2021

Launch of EU Organic Day

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…

September 16, 2021

Sustainable livestock-based food systems

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…

April 29, 2021

GMO: European Commission threatens our freedom of choice

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.…

November 6, 2020

Healing the world through agriculture

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…

October 23, 2020

EU: Lacking courage

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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