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Media release

Organic agriculture in the tropics: a contributor to local livelihoods

A recent paper from the FiBL Switzerland demonstrates that organic production systems in the tropics…

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Impact of the new EU organic regulation on the organic sector in Ecuador – Results of a recent FiBL study

In close collaboration with Agrocalidad, Ecuador's organic competent authority, FiBL Switzerland…

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DNA sequencing to go

It has become increasingly easy to sequence DNA in recent years. In particular, Oxford Nanopore…

A scale has more dollar signs on the right for organic than on the left for conventional cultivation.

A viable future: Agroecology and organic agriculture in the tropics

Organic agriculture and agroecology have the potential to facilitate the transition towards…

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Agroecology Partnership kicked off

Around 100 participants attended the kick-off meeting of the Agroecology Partnership in Brussels on…

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No April Fool's joke: It all started 50 years ago

Exactly 50 years ago, on April 1st, 1974, the first FiBL employee had his first day at work. The…

Cover: Traning Handbook

New training handbook on the EU Organic Regulation for organic producer groups

Technical experts from FiBL Switzerland, in collaboration with professionals from Naturland and…

An illustration of an agroforestry farm. A field with single trees surrounded by trees. Three farmers are working the rows of freshly growing plants. Friendly and peaceful athmosphere with warm brown and green colours.

Benefits of agroforestry in the Sahel

Agroforestry in arid regions like the Sahel have a wide range of benefits for farms. They can…

A piglet sleeps at the foot of a tree. The light falls exactly on its face, which gives the whole thing a "holy" impression.
Media release

SchweinErleben: How wild are domestic pigs?

The "SchweinErleben" project is a research and educational programme run by the Albert Koechlin…

Martin Ott.

Anniversary voices: "A change of perspective is always needed"

FiBL celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. After the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion of Organic…

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OrganicYieldsUP – a new project to enhance organic crop yields across Europe

The OrganicYieldsUP project has officially started its activities with a kick-off meeting held on…

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SFIAR Award 2024 – call for applications

The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) offers an annual award for graduates…

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Survey for European importers on the impact of the new EU Regulation on Organic Production – extended deadline

The new EU Organic Regulation redefines the rules for international organic production for the EU…

A group of people is standing together next to a banner "Organic Climate NET". People are between 30 and 50 years old and wear relaxed buisness clothes. They smile friendly.

Organic climate farming for a carbon neutral Europe: Kick-off OrganicClimateNET

FiBL leads OrganicClimateNET, a project that seeks to contribute to climate change mitigation and…

Julia Lernoud.

Anniversary voices: "When we unite our efforts, no challenges can stop us"

FiBL celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. After the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion of Organic…

A box with various organic foods.
Media release

Ukrainian organic agriculture will not be defeated by the war

Ukraine has a huge potential for the production of organic food. The booming development suffered a…

Infographic on organic agriculture worldwide.
Media release

Global organic area grows more than ever before

The global organic farming area increased by over 20 million hectares in 2022, reaching 96 million…

Infographic on organic agriculture 2022 in the European Union.
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In 2022, more than 10 percent of the European Union’s farmland was organic

Increasing by 5.1 percent, the European Union's organic area continued to grow steadily in 2022,…

[Translate to English:] Cover: The World of Organic Agriculture 2024

New edition "The World of Organic Agriculture"

The 25th edition of "The World of Organic Agriculture", published by FiBL Switzerland and IFOAM –…

Anniversary voices: "The pivotal question is not addressed openly enough"

FiBL celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. After the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion of Organic…

A dark skinned man is kneeling on the floor and working on the soil. He is surrounded by the vibrant green of a rainforest.
Media release

New policy dossier on agroecology in the tropics

Organic agriculture and agroecology show promise in achieving sufficient yields and income, and help…

New project for healthier soils launched

In mid-January 2024, FiBL Europe and ÖMKi participated in the kick-off meeting of the SOILL Startup…

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FiBL lecture "Introduction to Organic Farming Systems"

Through a series of online lectures, experts from FiBL Switzerland and bio.inspecta AG offer an…

Stand of the Ukraine with the flag's colours blue and yellow, and people attending.
Media release

Joint international support for Ukraine’s presence at world-leading organic fair Biofach 2024

10 years after its first presence at Biofach in 2014, the 2024 edition of the fair will bring…

Cover: Alkaloid analysis in lupins

Alkaloid analysis in lupins – fact sheet explains the process

Lupins are an interesting arable crop for cultivation. They provide a source of vegetable protein,…

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FiBL at Biofach 2024

FiBL will again be represented at Biofach in 2024, the world's leading trade fair for organic food.…

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FiBL presents its work at the world's largest meeting of agriculture ministers

Last week, FiBL had a stand at the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin. The stand…

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Agrobiodiversity Summer School 2024 – apply until mid-February

This year's Agrobiodiversity Summer School will take place in Slovenia from 18 to 28 August 2024,…

Cover: The World of Organic Agriculture, Edition 2024.

25 years of "The World of Organic Agriculture" at Biofach

In 2024, the statistical yearbook on global organic farming, "The World of Organic Agriculture,"…

Markus Hausammann.

Anniversary voices: "We are still finding it difficult to bridge the gap"

FiBL celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. After the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion of Organic…

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Climate Farm Demo: New videos showing climate-smart farms in Switzerland

Many farmers are already implementing measures on their farms to mitigate climate change or reduce…

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"The Green Vein" documentary film: A journey through agroecology in West Africa

The documentary "The Green Vein" has been released to the general public after a series of…

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FiBL now on Instagram

In addition to YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and X, FiBL is now also represented on Instagram.

Cover page of "The State of Sustainable Markets 2023"

The State of Sustainable Markets 2023: Statistics and Emerging Trends

Sustainability standards continue their growth across the world. The seventh edition of the State of…

Nadja El Benni.

Anniversary voices: "I am interested in further developing the network"

FiBL celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. After the Swiss Foundation for the Promotion of Organic…

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Ukrainian organic products presented at Dubai fair with FiBL’s support

During recent years, the organic market in the Middle East has grown significantly, opening up new…

Farmer stirring cocoa beans in a box

Survey on the implications of the new EU organic regulation on organic production in third countries

The new EU organic regulation re-defines the rules for international organic production destined for…

Dóra Drexler

Anniversary voices: "We are more agile at the EU level"

FiBL celebrates its 50th birthday in 2023. Over the course of the year, several "anniversary voices"…

Close-up of a cornflower blossom. Photo: BLE/Bonn, Thomas Stephan

In a nutshell – the societal benefits of organic farming

50 per cent less energy use and 50 per cent less nitrate in the groundwater. 30 per cent more…

Three women stand on the ground next to a cornfield with about 40 plastic bags.
Media release

Inoculation against diseased fields

Farmland often harbours a multitude of pathogens which can attack plants and reduce yields. A Swiss…

Thomas Paroubek

Anniversary voices: "We bring practitioniers, consumers and researchers closer together"

FiBL celebrates its 50th birthday in 2023. Over the course of the year, several "anniversary voices"…

Bernard Lehmann

Anniversary voices: "The world needs FiBL"

FiBL celebrates its 50th birthday in 2023. Over the course of the year, several "anniversary voices"…

Cover: Cell fusion free varieties in vegetable production

Positive list of cell fusion-free vegetable varieties updated

Since 2019, members of Bio Suisse, the umbrella organisation of Swiss organic farmers, have only…

Cover: Cultivation of organic bush berries.

Technical guide on organic bush berry production in Kosovo published

In the frame of the SIRED project to support producers in Kosovo in the transition to organic…

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IntercropVALUES partners meet to share vision, achievements and plans

The second annual meeting of the IntercropVALUES project was held in October this year in Bonn,…

Cereal field
Media release

Dispelling the nitrogen myth: less nitrogen-based fertilizers for more food security

A new report by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL shows that the dependency of our…

Hans-Georg Kessler

Anniversary voices: "The FiBL variety trials are very valuable"

FiBL celebrates its 50th birthday in 2023. Over the course of the year, several "anniversary voices"…

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Media release

Innovative nature-based solutions to ensure food security: Biocontrol industry meeting in Basel

The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) 2023 welcomed over 1800 participants from 58 countries…

Dr. Jürn Sanders
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Jürn Sanders elected Chairman of FiBL Switzerland’s Management Board and Board of Directors

On 20 October 2023, the Foundation Council elected Jürn Sanders as Chairman of the Management Board…

Linnéa Hauenstein

Anniversary voices: "A lot comes back from practice"

FiBL celebrates its 50th birthday in 2023. Over the course of the year, several "anniversary voices"…