Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL

February 2026

 

News

 

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The 2035 strategy summarised

FiBL has developed a new strategy for the next ten years in a participatory process. The most important content has now been summarised in a brochure.…

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Two EU projects join forces to redefine organic farming

The Horizon Europe projects BIO² and SCALE-it are working hand in hand to help organic farming leave contentious inputs behind. From plant protection…

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From policy to practice: Advancing the organic sector in Tunisia

After strengthening organic certification and legislation in its first phase, the Biorest project in Tunisia now focuses on capacity building, with…

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Voices on climate: "It's a way of thinking that goes beyond my lifetime"

Farmer Pirmin Adler has received multiple awards for his efforts in climate protection and adaptation. At his farm, Adlerzart, he is attempting to…

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LiveSeeding brings municipalities into the FAO International Seed Treaty debate in Lima

In November 2025, FiBL Europe participated in the 11th Governing Body meeting of the FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and…

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Global organic market hits all-time high in 2024 – Farmland holds steady at 99 million hectares

In 2024, global retail sales of organic food and drink rose to 145.0 billion euros, underlining resilient consumer demand across major markets. At the…

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Infographic on organic agriculture 2024 in Europe.

Europe’s organic market sets another record in 2024 – Farmland stable at 19.6 million hectares

In 2024, organic retail sales in Europe rose to 58.7 billion euros, signalling renewed consumer confidence across key markets. Germany remained…

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New guidance on EU Organic Regulation for non-EU operators and groups

A new guidance on production, preparation, and export of organic plant products into the European Union provides a comprehensive, simplified summary…

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Further news in German

Further FiBL news are available in German. You can find them here: www.fibl.org/de/infothek/nachrichtenarchiv

 

Publications

 

Cover image: Reduced tillage.

New technical guide: Strengthening soil protection through reduced tillage

Climate change poses major challenges for agriculture. A new guide from FiBL shows how reduced tillage can help protect soil functions and improve…

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Cover photo: Use of compost in medicinal and aromatic plant production.

New technical guide on compost use in medicinal and aromatic plant production

The practical publication provides key information to understand the benefits of compost use in medicinal and aromatic plant (MAP) production.

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Events

 

28-30 April 2026

IFOAM Animal Husbandry Alliance Conference 2026

FiBL, Frick, Switzerland and online

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FiBL events in other languages

FiBL events in other languages can be viewed at

www.fibl.org/en/info-centre/events

 

Your career at FiBL

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Yours sincerely,
Andreas Basler and Helga Willer

 

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