IFOAM - Organics International

IFOAM - Organics International Leading, Uniting and Supporting the Global Organic Movement Since 1972.

Since 1972, we have been a member-based organisation bringing the organic community together to contribute to the organic vision. This allows us to unite, lead and support the organic movement - all IFOAM Affiliates - in its full diversity, while providing a common voice on relevant organic issues on a global level. With 700+ affiliates in over 100 countries, we are tasked with implementing the will of our broad-based constituency.

Women are far more than just hard workers on the farm—they are the vital stewards of organic food systems and the vision...
12/08/2026

Women are far more than just hard workers on the farm—they are the vital stewards of organic food systems and the visionary leaders of tomorrow's enterprises. 👩‍🌾✨

Closing the gender gap in agriculture is one of the single most powerful ways to spark systemic change in our global food systems. When we level the playing field and ensure equal opportunities, productivity rises, communities thrive, and global food security improves.

But what does farming actually look like when women have equal access to land, resources, and technology, and are empowered to lead?

Join us as we explore the answers and amplify the voices redefining sustainable agriculture.

🖥️ Organic Women’s Voices: Recognising Female Stewardship of Organic Food Systems and Organic Enterprises
📅 Date: 15 September
🕑 Time: 1:00 PM CEST
📍 Platform: Zoom
📢 Language: English (with real-time closed caption translation available)

🔗 Register here to secure your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-j08lDKAQ9m481R1Duvcdg #/registration

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Source:
The Status of Women in Agrifood systems, FAO: https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/e34863d6-a08a-465e-8d65-2b38f611946d/content/status-women-agrifood-systems-2023/chapter1.html

Women form the backbone of global agrifood systems, yet their vital contributions are too often marginalised, and their ...
03/08/2026

Women form the backbone of global agrifood systems, yet their vital contributions are too often marginalised, and their working conditions remain unequal.

On 15 September, join us for a special webinar, hosted in partnership with INOFO. Together, we will turn the spotlight on female stewardship, celebrating the women leading the way in organic food systems and sustainable enterprises worldwide. 🌍✨

Be part of the conversation as we honour the women shaping a fairer, more sustainable future for food.

👉 Secure your spot today:
📅 Date: 15 September
🕑 Time: 1:00 PM CEST
📍 Platform: Zoom
📢 Language: English (with real-time closed caption translation available)

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-j08lDKAQ9m481R1Duvcdg #/registration

28/07/2026

Stay inspired. Stay informed. Stay connected to the global organic movement. 🌍🌱
The world of organic farming and agroecology is moving fast. Don’t miss out on the stories, insights, and breakthroughs shaping the future of our food systems.

When you join our community, you’ll get monthly updates delivered straight to your inbox—featuring inspiring stories from women farmers, updates on global events like the Organic World Congress, and deep dives into local agricultural movements worldwide.

👉 Subscribe to the Organic Insider today: https://www.ifoam.bio/join-us/get-involved/subscribe-organic-news

Why do we need an International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent? ✨Because globally, they face some of the ste...
25/07/2026

Why do we need an International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent? ✨
Because globally, they face some of the steepest hurdles due to a deeply rooted mix of racial, gender, and economic discrimination.

What does this look like in the world of farming? While women make up the backbone of agriculture across Africa, they are all too often handed the hardest conditions. They frequently work long hours with little to no pay, while lacking basic access to markets, tools, and equal opportunities.

On this International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent in the International Year of the Woman Farmer, it is even more important to rewrite the narrative and show the world what is possible when women are truly empowered.

Our ongoing interview series follows African women in organic agriculture. Read on
to discover how they are breaking down barriers and paving the way for a brighter, fairer future in farming.
➡️ https://www.organicwithoutboundaries.bio/

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Sources:
International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent: https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-girls-african-descent

FAO – The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems: https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/e34863d6-a08a-465e-8d65-2b38f611946d/content/status-women-agrifood-systems-2023/chapter1.html

Farmers and farmworkers are carrying the heaviest burden of our changing climate. With El Niño driving severe drought ri...
15/07/2026

Farmers and farmworkers are carrying the heaviest burden of our changing climate.

With El Niño driving severe drought risks across multiple continents, it is clear how fragile our global food supply is. We can no longer treat extreme weather as exceptions.

What we need now is real actions that protect our food from the ground up.

Investing in organic farming and agroecology, growing a wider variety of crops, and supporting local markets isn't just an ecological choice; it is the most financially sound move we can make we have.

Now is the time to back the solutions we know work.

📊 Read the full FAO analysis: https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/el-ni%C3%B1o-is-coming.-here-is-where-the-risks-to-agriculture-are-highest/en
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Source:
El Niño, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations: https://www.fao.org/el-nino/en

Our incredible AOLC Morocco cohort recently gathered at ENA-Meknes to celebrate their graduation and showcase their visi...
10/07/2026

Our incredible AOLC Morocco cohort recently gathered at ENA-Meknes to celebrate their graduation and showcase their visions for the future of agroecology and organic farming in the region! 🎓✨

Over three intensive days, these change agents dove into a rigorous curriculum featuring nine transformative sessions. They explored everything from policy advocacy and bio-territories to change management, culminating in the presentation of their inspiring, locally-driven Personal Development Plans. 🌾

👇 Swipe to get a glimpse of the graduation ceremony and meet the visionaries behind the top-rated Development Plans!

🔗 Discover their full journey and the impact of the movement: https://www.ifoam.bio/news/aolc-morocco-graduation

“I consider myself a pioneer, and I dream to be the first to bring certified organic produce to my local market.” — Chri...
07/07/2026

“I consider myself a pioneer, and I dream to be the first to bring certified organic produce to my local market.” — Christiana Ukiomogogbe, founder of Havilah Brooks Farm in Lagos, Nigeria.

We are back with the second interview of our campaign celebrating the incredible women farmers driving the organic movement across Africa! 🌍✨

Following our inaugural conversation with Grace Mbaru in Kiambu, Kenya, our long-time member and ambassador, Sylvia Kuria, travelled to West Africa to meet Christiana and see her inspiring work.

“Christiana’s story gives me a much-needed reminder of where we all started as organic farmers and entrepreneurs,” Sylvia shared. “It’s also a powerful moment to remember that while we are all working toward the same goals, we are building this global movement together, each at our own pace.”

📢 Read the full, inspiring interview with Christiana here: 👉https://www.organicwithoutboundaries.bio/2026/07/07/christiana_u/

⏳ The countdown is officially ON: Just 1 month to go!In about a month, the entire organic, natural, and sustainable food...
03/07/2026

⏳ The countdown is officially ON: Just 1 month to go!
In about a month, the entire organic, natural, and sustainable food ecosystem is converging under one roof at BIOFACH INDIA 2026.

If you are a farmer, producer, manufacturer, brand, retailer, distributor, importer, or exporter, this is your arena. This is where high-value business connections are forged and next year's sourcing decisions are made.

What to expect?
🌱 200+ Certified Brands showcasing the future of organic food, raw ingredients, beverages, millets, wellness, and natural products.

📅 When: 6th - 8th August 2026
📍 Where: IEML, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR
🎟️ Visitor Registration is LIVE.

Don't sit on the sidelines. Secure your pass today and put yourself exactly where the organic business happens: https://biofach-india.com/

BIOFACH

Fresh organic updates—delivered straight to your inbox 📥The June edition of the Organic Insider is officially out! Dive ...
30/06/2026

Fresh organic updates—delivered straight to your inbox 📥
The June edition of the Organic Insider is officially out! Dive into the real-world stories, policy shifts, and community actions driving the global ecological farming movement forward this month.

Inside this issue:
🙌🏽 Extraordinary General Assembly: Our members voted overwhelmingly in favour of our new governance roadmap. Discover what this means for our network's next chapter!

🧬 Gene Editing Policies: What do the latest legislative shifts in the EU, UK, and Canada mean for organic farming and market transparency?

📹 "The Climate Crisis is Now": Follow the newly launched video project by NaNa Bio & INOFO capturing vital on-the-ground perspectives from organic farmers!

🇰🇿 🇺🇿 🇰🇬 Central Asian Study Tour: Inside the cross-country visit to our Bonn office during the delegation's recent organic tour of Germany.

🇿🇦 AOLC South Africa: Cheering on our newest graduates as they complete an intensive, 9-month leadership and agricultural program.

📣 We’re Hiring: Want to put your tech skills to good use? Join our head office team as an IT Student Assistant!

💌 Stay inspired. Stay informed. Stay connected.
👉 Subscribe and read the June edition here: https://www.ifoam.bio/join-us/get-involved/subscribe-organic-news

Intercontinental Network of Organic Farmer Organisations | SAOSO

NGTs: New Risks or New Opportunities? 🧬🌾If you’ve been following food policy and agricultural news over the last few wee...
26/06/2026

NGTs: New Risks or New Opportunities? 🧬🌾
If you’ve been following food policy and agricultural news over the last few weeks, you likely caught the major discussions surrounding the EU’s recent legislative developments on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs).

With significant changes on the horizon, many in the food sector are asking: What do these new techniques actually mean for our food value chains, transparency, and farming systems?

To help cut through the noise, our friends at Food Watch have put together an informative resource that answers seven critical questions concerning the future of NGTs and food production. It is a must-read for anyone looking to stay informed on how these shifts impact our food systems.

📖 Read the full briefing here:https://www.foodwatch.org/fileadmin/-INT/pesticides/2023-01-30_foodwatch_Pesticides_and_NGTSs.pdf

💡 Bonus Tip: Curious about how the organic sector specifically is responding to these GMO-related policy shifts? Check out the incredible work and resources compiled by our colleagues at IFOAM Organics Europe. (Link in the first comment!)

Sources:
1. DW Science: CRISPR gene-editing for crops: Precision tool or new risk? https://www.dw.com/en/crispr-gene-editing-for-crops-precision-tool-or-new-risk/a-77579053
2. European Commission: https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/new-genomic-techniques/legislation-plants_en
3. Canada Organic Trade Association: https://mailchi.mp/688d671ad837/regulatory-news-8772365?e=acbf09f50f #12

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