In March 2019, the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL), IFOAM EU and the French Research Institute for Organic Farming (ITAB) published the first RELACS Practice Abstract. A Practice Abstract contains practical guidelines for different actors of the food and farming system to solve a given problem, in this case farmers and farm advisors. In
Do you want to learn more about how we can ensure that natural inputs remain available in organic farming? Participate in IFOAM EU‘s session on “Natural inputs in organic farming, availability and perspectives” at Biofach 2019 on February 15 from 10.00-10.45 in Room Riga and meet Joelle Katto-Andrighetto, Head of Policy and Guarantee at IFOAM
Scotland’s Rural College, Soil Association and other partners of the RELACS project are conducting a European-wide survey to gain an overview on the current use and need for antimicrobials and anthelmintics in organic farming. We are specifically interested in hearing from Inspectors of Organic Certification Bodies and Farmers Groups. Complete the survey by 15 March.
The RELACS project is continuing its mission to phase out the use of contentious inputs in organic farming. Make sure you follow our Twitter and Facebook pages for more information and updates on our work!
The 6th International Conference on Organic Agriculture Sciences (ICOAS) that took place on the 7-9 November 2018 in Eisenstadt, Austria, presented the perfect opportunity for Dr. Veronika Maurer of the Department of Livestock Sciences Department of Livestock Sciences of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) to present RELACS. In a special session on pathways
At CIHEAM-BARI, a new field trial contributes to finding alternatives for the use of paraffinic oils in organic citrus production. Next year alternatives to the use of oils will be tested. This trial is part of the RELACS project, specifically of work package 2 that aims to develop alternatives to mineral oil and their integration
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LEUVEN, 28 May 2018 – The partners of the ‘Replacement of Contentious Inputs in Organic Farming Systems’ (RELACS) project gathered to kick-off the RELACS project in Leuven, Belgium. At the kick-off meeting, Project Coordinator Dr. Lucius Tamm said: “RELACS provides a unique opportunity for farmer organisations, advisory services and researchers to work together and contribute
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