FiBL’s information policy is active, open and straightforward. As someone working in the media, you will find all the background on organic research, food quality and sustainable agriculture here. Our media liaison officers and our experts will be happy to help you should you have further questions.
Current press releases
Research & Development Focus on Soya Bean Processing
(13.01.2012)
The interdisciplinary soya bean research project began its work a year ago. The research team is comprised of scientists, researchers and processing experts who share a... read more
Integrating Reduced Tillage and Green Manures in Organic Cropping - New European Research Project Has Started systems
(04.01.2012)
Recently the new European project “Reduced tillage and green manures for sustainable cropping systems” (TILMAN-ORG) has started. Over three years, eleven European... read more
Import of Bio Suisse Certified Oats from Ukraine
(20.12.2011)
In December, the first Bio Suisse certified oats were successfully imported from Ukraine. The collaboration between the Swiss importer, the Ukrainian farm and the... read more
African Organic Agriculture Training Manual: Implementation in Africa Begins
(16.11.2011)
Switzerland’s Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) today presents its African Organic Agriculture Training Manual at the International Conference on... read more
Helping Smallholders Farm Sustainably
(29.09.2011)
Swiss institute presents a training manual for Africa read more
GM Cotton Seeds a Threat to Indian Farmers
(06.07.2011)
Extensive use of genetically modified (GM) cotton seeds is destroying agricultural bio-diversity and jeopardising the livelihood of over four million cotton growers in... read more
Successfully Importing Organic Products to Europe
(24.06.2011)
The potential of the organic market is huge. To operate successfully in importing organic products to Switzerland and the European Union, it is crucial to have accurate... read more
Global Organic Area: Continued Growth
(15.02.2011)
Thirty-seven million hectares of agricultural land worldwide are farmed organically. The countries with the largest area of organic agricultural land are Australia,... read more
