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Close-up of several large maize plants on a field with red soil and an irrigation hose. A sign in the ground displays the following details: "Treatment: Organic High; Crop: Maize (H513); Inputs: 96KG N/ha, 55Kg P/ha; Planting date: 12/4/2016."
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Organic farming in sub-Saharan Africa is productive, economically viable and resource-conserving

A long-term study in Kenya shows that maize yields and nutrient uptake in the organic farming…


Three Ukrainian Combines (Brand: Claas) drive on an embankment along an acre.
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Ökohaus Arche, Frankfurt a.M., Deutschland

International conference: Sourcing Organic from Ukraine 2016

Importers of organic products from the Ukraine are facing many challenges. The upcoming…


Wenbing Geng, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China and Director of FiBL, Prof. Urs Niggli
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FiBL intensifies cooperation with China – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Switzerland visits FiBL

On 23 June 2016, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Switzerland visited the…


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Organic equals conventional agriculture in the tropics

A long-term study by the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Kenya has shown…


Alfred Schädeli with a piece of fresh cheese surrounded by people.
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Open Day at FiBL – Finding intelligent solutions for organic farming

On 26 June 2016, around 5000 people were invited to gain an insight into the work of the Research…


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Clear differences between organic and non-organic milk and meat

A team of experts led by Newcastle University, UK, has shown that both organic milk and meat contain…


Members of FiBL and Skal at BiOFACH.
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Cooperation for Dutch list of inputs

FiBL and Skal sign cooperation agreement for assessment of inputs for Dutch organic farming.


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Growth continues: 43.7 million hectares of organic agricultural land worldwide

The latest global data on organic farming will be presented by the Research Institute of Organic…


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European organic market continued to grow in 2014

In 2014, the European organic market grew by approximately 7.6 percent to a value of more than 26…


FiBL's stand at Biofach.
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FiBL at BIOFACH 2016 – Numbers, soy and Science Day

Another strong presence of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) at BIOFACH in…


Members of FiBL, HAFL and SFS are gathered around a table, two people are sitting at the table and signing a contract.
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Strategic partnership for customized sustainability assessments in the food sector

Tailored sustainability solutions from a single source - a new offer for customers in the…