Organic-based fertilizers are nothing new. In fact, these sustainable solutions to agricultural challenges have been around for centuries. Ever since farmers realised that the manure from their animals helped their More…
What are organic-based fertilizers?
Organic-based fertilizers contain carbon – but also other ingredients. The term ‘organic’ means ‘carbon-containing’ by definition. All living things are carbon-based, and carbon – in the form of organic matter More…
ECOFI promotes investor knowledge of the organic-based fertilizer industry and raises investor awareness of the sector
We have concluded an agreement with the International Faculty of Finance (IFF) — which has been training people at major financial institutions for over 25 years — on a cross-branding agreement that will raise the awareness of and knowledge about the biostimulants sector among investment professionals.
ECOFI comments on the FAO Code of Conduct on Fertilizers
ECOFI joined the voices commenting on the draft FAO Code of Conduct for the Use and Management of Fertilizers. FAO is the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. ECOFI welcomes More…
ECOFI signs join statement on outstanding issues in draft regulation
In November, ECOFI joined 13 other industry associations to raise awareness of unresolved issues in the draft fertilising products regulation. The draft regulation is a complex piece of legislation, applying More…
ECOFI signs joint position urging research into organic contaminants to support the Bio- and Circular Economy
ECOFI has joined the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP) and a number of other industry organisations and the European Environmental Bureau to sign a joint statement on the need for data More…
PARLIAMENT VOTES TO CREATE SINGLE MARKET FOR ORGANIC FERTILIZERS
ECOFI CALLS ON MEMBER STATES TO ADDRESS TECHNICAL WEAKNESSES
ECOFI calls on MS to correct technical points after EP vote
The vote of the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Affairs Committee (IMCO) on Thursday, 13 July, was an important step was the creation of a single market for organic fertilizers, organo-mineral fertilizers and organic soil amendments. ECOFI’s support most of the amendments approved by IMCO; however, we call on Member States to address such technical details that need improvement.
The future EU fertilising products regulation and organic fertilizers could save the lives of millions of cows and improve the environment
Recent media reports claim that a half million Dutch dairy cows could be culled this year because of the excess manure they produce. But this meaningless waste could be prevented if there were a single European market for organic fertilizers.
EU COM explains “Why Organic Matter Matters”
A new brochure and infographic from the European Commission gives a non-technical overview of “Why Organic Matter Matters”. It was produced by DG AGRI’s European Innovation Platform (EIP-AGRI).