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EU regulatory update for group certification

In December, the European Commission published a proposal for the revision of Regulation 2018/848, including changes related to group certification. Despite some improvements, further amendments are needed.

Present your holiday destination on the Naturland website: The Naturland farm search tool

One of the most visited pages on the Naturland website, the farm search tool allows Naturland farms to showcase their farms as holiday destinations.

Launch of the e-learning module on sustainable water management

The e-learning module on sustainable water management on the Naturland Academy platform. The course is particularly relevant for farms located in areas with water risks.

Meet the internationale delegates in the Americas

The international delegates represent the Naturland members in their region and part of the Assembly of Delegates - the highest-ranking governing body of Naturland e.V. We introduce Naturland's representatives in the Americas.

Meet the internationale delegates and the WAB

The international delegates represent the Naturland members in their region and part of the Assembly of Delegates - the highest-ranking governing body of Naturland e.V.

Naturland at Biofach in Nuremberg 2026

Naturland at Biofach 2026 in Nuremberg. Meet us in Hall7A!

A year with the Naturland Academy

In 2025, numerous on-site training sessions and workshops were delivered to farmers and cooperative staff around the world. These were complemented by online formats to encourage knowledge exchange and learning across continents.

Best practice in Internal Control Systems: How to do yield estimates

Yield estimates are a core information collected for organic certification. Managing harvest estimates in smallholder farmer groups with Internal Control System (ICS) is especially challenging.

Revised water management guideline

The water management guideline was updated at the Assembly of Delegates in May 2025. New operations are concerned by the amendments which we explain here.

A fresh start: Meet Naturland’s new Board of Directors and Executive Director

In September 2025, the Naturland delegates elected a new Board of Directors. Eberhard Räder was elected as the new President and is supported by five further board members. Following the election of the new Board of Directors, Robin Roth was assigned the position as Naturland's new Executive Director.

Highlights of 8th IFOAM Organic Asia Congress in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Co-hosted with the Vietnam Organic Agriculture Association (VOAA) and supported by Naturland as the main sponsor, the congress brought together stakeholders of the organic sector from across Asia, including farmers, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and advocates.

The amendments to the Naturland Standards of the new version 05/2025

Due to changing conditions and to reflect further developments in various areas, regular changes to the Naturland Standards are inevitable. We summarize the major changes as proposed at Naturland's Assembly of Delegates in May 2025.

New requirements on nutrient inputs

Revised requirements on nutrient inputs in the Naturland standards on production were adopted in May 2025. We explain the most important changes and the opportunities they offer to Naturland farms.

Vietnam: Black Tiger Shrimp, Sustainability and Certification

Vietnam is among the leading producers of Black Tiger shrimp. Aquaculture and especially shrimp farming provides an essential source of income for thousands of smallholder farmers in coastal regions.

Ireland: Salmon, sustainability and certification

Salmon aquaculture is one of the most significant sectors in global aquaculture. At the same time, salmon farming faces well-known challenges, including the need for more sustainable practices. For nearly three decades, Naturland certified organic salmon production in Ireland has been at the forefront of addressing these challenges.

Going beyond EU Organic: What Naturland expects from your Internal Control System

If your Group of Operators is already certified under the EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848—great! You’ve cleared the first big hurdle. But if you’re aiming for Naturland certification, there are a few extra steps you’ll need to take to ensure your Internal Control System (ICS) meets Naturland’s standards.

Meet the Naturland Academy trainer network

To sustain and build capacities for the organic movement, Naturland is establishing a global network of trainers and experts.

Climate-friendly organic tea from the semi-desert of South Africa

Naturland Fair-certified rooibos tea from South Africa was already being cultivated 100 years ago in the same way as today – as organic tea.

Advancing decent working conditions in a global network of labour experts

Naturland’s social responsibility standards are based on national labour law and the core labour standards of the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO).

Internal inspections: the backbone of organic integrity in ICS

In every well-functioning Internal Control System (ICS), the internal inspection plays a central role in safeguarding the credibility and traceability of organic production.

Learning material on coffee growing in agroforestry

Several factsheets and posters are now available in Spanish, French, Swahili, Kirundi and Kinyarwanda on the Naturland Academy learning platform.

Better livelihoods for smallholder coffee farmers in Rwanda

The "Job Partnership with Rwanda" project nears its conclusion

Trees on farmland for more carbon in the soil

Agroforestry systems enjoy greater popularity in temperate climates. They can be a versatile tool for climate adaptation, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

Why social responsibility in agriculture is so important

How Naturland adresses global challenges to ensure workers' welfare in agriculture.

New Naturland manual: group certification for organic smallholders

Small-scale organic farmers worldwide face challenges in accessing international markets. Group certification provides an effective solution.

The plastic problem

Plastic is widely used in farms, but this use may cause more harm than good. Learn more about the dangers of plastic pollution in agriculture, and what Naturland is doing to tackle these.

Putting social responsibility into practice: Social inspection

Social audits are performed to assess if and to what extent a Naturland member meets the social responsibility standard. What exactly happens during a social inspection?

The Naturland elections in 2025

The elections for Naturland's delegates and the Board of Directors will take place in early 2025.

Naturland at Biofach in Nuremberg 2025

Naturland at Biofach on 11-14 February 2025. Meet us in Hall7A!

Serendipol and its use of the fair trade premium

Impressions from Serendipol's fair trade and Naturland Fair premium projects in Sri Lanka.

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