CDG meeting on organic farming: Agroforestry, plant protection & compliance

Organic stakeholders exchanged with the Commission on synergies between agroforestry and organic, plant protection products and the regulatory switch from equivalence to compliance during the May Civil Dialogue Group (CDG) on organic farming.

Our members shared their expertise on various subjects like the state of the Organic Market, Sustainable Public Procurement and the benefits of organic’s approach to plant health. Our members find a debrief, presentations and agenda on our member extranet > Civil Dialogue Group > Meetings documents.

Are you an IFOAM Organics Europe member who does not have access to our member extranet yet? Contact [email protected].

How do Civil Dialogue Groups (CDGs) work and how can you get involved?

The European Commission’s Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) regularly consults and discusses policy options with stakeholders in the Civil Dialogue Groups (CDGs). IFOAM Organics Europe’s office staff, members and experts are part of all groups relevant for organic production to ensure the organic’s voice is heard.

Option 1: Assigned member

Assigned members of a CDG can attend CDG meetings and have the right to take the floor. They are assigned following a short and easy application process. IFOAM Organics Europe members who are interested in a seat in the CDGs can write to [email protected]. Following your application, our Board assigns the selected members for a two-years mandate.

Option 2: Observer

It is also possible to join CDG meetings as an observer (online). We make the observer link available to all our members on member extranet > Civil Dialogue Group > Events.

Information for IFOAM Organics Europe’s members

IFOAM Organics Europe’s members can read about the key points of the recent CDG meetings on the member extranet. If you want to get more details on any topic, please check our civil dialogue groups extranet space and get access to debrief, minutes and other documents of the CDG meetings.

Should you have any questions regarding Civil Dialogue Groups and/or would like to share relevant information or topics to cover in upcoming CDGs please write to [email protected]. Are you an IFOAM Organics Europe member who does not have access to our member extranet yet? Contact [email protected] for access rights (issues).