Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
FiBL is an independent, non-profit, research institute with the aim of advancing cutting-edge science in the field of organic agriculture. FiBL’s research team works together with farmers to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to boost agricultural productivity while never losing sight of environmental, health and socio-economic impacts. Alongside practical research, FiBL gives high priority to transferring knowledge into agricultural practice through advisory work, training and conferences. FiBL has offices in Switzerland, Germany and Austria and numerous projects and initiatives in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
Activity Report 2012
FiBL Newsletter in English
The FiBL newsletter features articles on the lastest research conducted by scientists at FiBL along with the most recent information on FiBL’s training and advisory services and publication activities.
Events
Open day at FiBL in August
FiBL, Frick
October 9-13, 2013: 4th International Conference on Organic Agriculture...
Multicriteria assessment and communication of effects of organic food...
Farming Systems Comparison in the Tropics
New website: Farming Systems Comparison in the Tropics 
News
Bioforsk and FiBL – Relationship strengthened
FiBL partnership with New Zealand
New project: Coordinating organic plant breeding activities for diversity...
Multicriteria assessment and communication of effects of organic food...
Call for papers: 4th International Conference on Organic Agriculture...
Better organic data for Europe: project launches discussion forum on the...
New platform established to advance research within organic sector
Open day at FiBL in August
Organic Eprints: New FiBL publications
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Organic Agriculture in Albania - Sector Study 2011
Bernet, Thomas and Kazazi, Iris S. (2012) Organic Agriculture in Albania - Sector Study 2011. Swiss Coordination Office in Albania (SCO-A... -
Organic Agriculture in Saudi Arabia - Sector Study 2012
Hartmann, Marco; Khalil, Saad; Bernet, Thomas; Ruhland, Felix and Al Ghamdi, Ayman (2012) Organic Agriculture in Saudi Arabia - Sector Study 2012... -
Market strategies in different stages - How to stimulate organic market development
Bernet, Thomas and Willer, Helga (2012) Market strategies in different stages - How to stimulate organic market development. Ecology and... -
Die Sortenwahl ist ein wichtiger Erfolgsfaktor für Biokartoffeln
Dierauer, Hansueli (2013) Die Sortenwahl ist ein wichtiger Erfolgsfaktor für Biokartoffeln. Schweizer Bauer, 3.9.13, - . -
CAP Reform and Innovation: The Role of Learning and Innovation Networks
Brunori, Gianluca; Barjolle, Dominique; Dockes, Anne-Charlotte; Hemle, Simone; Ingram, Julie; Klerkx, Laurens; Moschitz, Heidrun; Nemes, Gustáv and... -
Effect of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) and faba bean(Vicia faba) on the periparturient rise in ewes infected withgastrointestinal nematodes
Werne, S.; Perler, E.; Maurer, V.; Probst, J.K.; Hoste, H.; Drewek, A. and Heckendorn, F. (2013) Effect of sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) and faba... -
Albania grasps organic opportunity
Forster-Zigerli, Jacqueline (2012) Albania grasps organic opportunity. Ecology & Farming, 1/2012, pp. 32-34. -
Entwicklung von Konzepten zur Förderung und Etablierung des Eiweißpflanzenanbaus in vielfältigere Fruchtfolgen als Element zur Förderung von Ökosystemdienstleistungen und Erhöhung der Biodiversität in der Agrarlandschaft
{Project} Entwicklung von Konzepten zur Förderung und Etablierung des Eiweißpflanzenanbaus in vielfältigere Fruchtfolgen als Element zur... -
ProPIG – Betriebsspezifische Strategien zur Reduktion der Umweltauswirkung von Bioschweine Betrieben durch Verbesserung von Tiergesundheit, Wohlergehen und Ernährung von Bioschweinen
Rudolph, Gwendolyn; Bochicchio, Davide; Butler, Gillian; Dippel, Sabine; Dourmad, Jean Yves; Edwards, Sandra; Früh, Barbara; Illmann, Gudrun... -
COBRA: Coordinating Organic Plant Breeding Activities for Diversity
{Project} COBRA: COBRA: Coordinating Organic Plant Breeding Activities for Diversity. Runs 2013 - 2016. Project Leader(s): Pearce, Dr...