Naturland is an association for organic agriculture in Germany, focused on ecological and sustainable farming practices. The association collaborates with farmers, processors, traders, and gastronomy partners.

Naturland

Naturland is a association for organic agriculture, focusing on supporting sustainable farming practices and promoting ecological food production. Self-described as the largest international association for organic farming from Germany.

Naturland e.V. | 11,127 followers on LinkedIn. We are Naturland, one of the leading international associations for organic agriculture worldwide.  | We are Naturland, one of the leading international associations for organic agriculture worldwide. Along with 116,000 farmers, beekeepers, aquaculturists and fishers in 60 countries throughout the world, we are living proof that organic, social and fair economic activity can truly thrive in international co-operation.

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Long term expert at Naturland - Association for Organic Agriculture

Albin Deforges

CEO at Naturland - Association for Organic Agriculture

Steffen Reese

Head of Strategy & International bei Naturland - Association for Organic Agriculture & IFOAM WORLD BOARD 2021-24

Marco Schlüter

Project Coordinator

Gamze Belek

Naturland e.V.

Conversations and cuisine: Last week, Steffen Reese , Naturland General Manager, and Marco Schlüter , Naturland Head of Strategy and International, visited China to kick off the project “EU Organic - Nurturing Nature, Nourishing You” with a series of events. Around 200 Chinese professionals from the food sector, media representatives as well as key opinion leaders joined the workshops in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to learn more about EU organic food and the environmental message behind organic products. The demand for high-quality, organic products in China is rising as consumers prioritize health and a more sustainable lifestyle. With the EU co-funded project, Naturland aims to increase the awareness for EU organic standards in food production as well as the importance of sustainable agriculture. #China #EU #organic #food #sustainable

Naturland Academy invites you to a free online course on sustainable trout farming. The 90-minute course is in English and will focus on: ➡️ Understanding common diseases and their transmission routes in rainbow trout farming ➡️ Implementing effective biosecurity and hygiene plans for a healthy fish population ➡️ Sustainable practices and requirements for Naturland certification #sustainable #aquaculture #trout #training #organic

We are excited to be joining the IFOAM Organic World Congress in #Taiwan and look forward to meeting many other #organic farmers, researchers, advocates and policy experts from around the world! 💚 More information about Naturland's contribution to the #congress programme of the OWC available here: https://lnkd.in/d55DRZPq IFOAM - Organics International

Raising #trout using #aquaculture can be a highly sustainable way to produce fish, reducing the pressure on wild trout populations. Trout are a relatively low-maintenance fish to farm and can be raised to market size in a comparatively short period of time. However, this species requires clean, cold water to thrive and is susceptible to a number of diseases. Producing healthy trout in aquaculture in a natural way that also respects animal welfare requires experience and dedication. For this reason, the Naturland Georgia project team recently hosted a workshop on hygiene, disease prevention and organic treatment for trout in collaboration with Fhoreji, the Georgian fishery farmers’ association. At the workshop in #Georgia , stakeholders from various sectors met to discuss challenges and opportunities of sustainable aquaculture and trout farming. This included representatives from the agricultural associations WFA, GFA, and ELKANA, as well as local trout fish farmers, representatives of laboratories and the Georgian food agency. A main challenge in Georgia is the lack of experts and experience regarding diagnostic methods at the laboratories. Support is needed to improve exact diagnostics and the prescription of medicine in the case of diseases in trout. The workshop addressed this with a presentation on diagnostic possibilities at laboratories. Visiting veterinarian Peter Steinbauer also offered a theoretical and practical training on disease prevention, measures for better hygiene and organic treatment methods. A further training on #organic aquaculture will be held in Georgia next year. The workshop was part of the project “Georgia organic - Farming for the future”, in which Naturland is supporting the expansion of organic agriculture in Georgia.

Kick-off for a new learning platform for organic farming in #Vietnam : Dr. Hà Phúc Mịch, president of Vietnam Organic - VOAA , and Marco Schlüter, managing director for strategy & international affairs at Naturland e V., just signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the joint learning platform in Hanoi. The umbrella organisation VOAA brings together the stakeholders of organic agriculture in Vietnam - farmers, research institutes, scientists, businesses, associations and cooperatives. VOAA is a major driver of #organic #agriculture in Vietnam and a strategic partner for Naturland in Southeast Asia. The joint learning platform will expand the services for VOAA’s members and provide learning opportunities to Vietnamese stakeholders interested in organic agriculture. The trainings will be developed with sector experts and cover a range of formats, including online courses, factsheets, videos, and face-to-face meetings to connect the organic community. Besides organic farming, the platform will also provide information about social responsibility and fair trade. Until October 2026, the operation of the platform will be funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) via sequa under the KVP project. Photo: At the signing ceremony (left to right) - Đặng Thị Thúy (Naturland), Đinh Thị Thu Trang (VOAA), Albin Deforges (Naturland), Marco Schlüter (Naturland), Dr. Hà Phúc Mịch (VOAA), Lê Thị Thanh Hương (VOAA) and Phạm Minh Đức (VOAA).

Lust auf einen Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato oder Espresso? Dazu noch ein Stück feine Schokolade – perfect match! Schade, dass sich dahinter, oft ein dreckiges Business verbirgt. Es geht aber auch anders. Insbesondere dann wenn Bio und Fair zusammenkommen. Aber wie sieht praktizierte Fairness im Kakao- und Kaffeeanbau eigentlich aus? Gerechte Bezahlung, langfristige Verträge und eine Prämie am Ende des Jahres für die Produzent:innen, also direkt für die Bäuerinnen und Bauern des globalen Südens. Das sind einige der Vorteile für alle, die Naturland FAIR zertifizierten Kooperativen angehören. Beim Influencer-Event in der Fausto Kaffeerösterei in München gaben unsere internationalen Gäste aus Burundi und der Dominikanischen Republik vom Kaffeekooperativen-Verband COCOCA und der Kakaokooperative COOPROAGRO spannende Einblicke in ihre Arbeit rund um den Anbau der begehrten Bio-Bohnen. Eindrucksvoll schilderten sie, wie die Naturland Fair Zertifizierung mehr Planbarkeit und Sicherheit für die ganze Kooperative gewährleistet. Und wie gut so viel Fairness schmeckt, das konnten die Influencerinnen beim Coffeetasting und beim Schokoladenworkshop gleich selbst probieren. Danke an Klaus, Kinga und Christoph von Fausto und an unsere Gäste Rossy, Marisol und Ernest für einen spannenden und genussreichen Nachmittag. Das Influencer-Event ist Teil der Informationskampagne Being Organic in EU Deutschland. Fotos © Being Organic in EU #fairTrade #OrganicCoffee #OrganicChocolate # #EUAgriPromo #influencer

Welcome back Parry Nutraceuticals as a Naturland member! From groceries to food supplements, microalgae can now be found in numerous products and are becoming increasingly important. As a producer of spirulina and chlorella, Parry Nutraceuticals stands for high-quality microalgae products in accordance with the strict Naturland standards, putting a particular emphasis on quality and sustainability. #microalgae #welcomeback #foodsupplements

🫒 The Peloponnese is one of the traditional olive-growing regions in #Greece and around ¼ of Greek #olives are grown here. Both Koroneiki olives for olive oil and the famous Kalamata olives are mostly cultivated by small farming families on the peninsula. Sustainable #WaterManagement plays an important role for the olive growers of the Peleponnese, as extreme weather conditions such as droughts and heavy rainfall are becoming more frequent here also due to #ClimateChange . This is why Naturland's water expert Lea Moog and her Greek colleague Niki Makrynioti held a #workshop on Naturland's requirements for sustainable water management in Sparta. Together with farmers, agricultural experts and inspectors, an active exchange on the precious ressource water took place. Thank you Elea Gea, MANI Bläuel GmbH , Kefalas Sparti, Sparta Bio Olivenöl, DIO, Inspection and Certification Organization of Organic Products and Bio Hellas S.A. for coming!

🏆 Toll gemacht, liebes Kartoffelkombinat ! Wir bei Naturland gratulieren euch zum #EUOrganicAward . Mit eurer Auffassung einer lebendigen solidarischen Naturland Landwirtschaft standet ihr von Anfang an für Nachhaltigkeit und Innovation – und das wurde nun zu Recht in Brüssel gewürdigt. Von fast 100 Einreichungen und 24 Shortlistkandidaten seid ihr einer der insgesamt acht verdienten Gewinner! Wir freuen uns mit euch und fiebern mit bei allem, was noch kommt. 🍀 #solawi #winner #StrongTogether #innovation

Gemeinsam für „Mehr Bio auf der Wiesn“! Denn neue Wege und Tradition sind kein Widerspruch. Und deshalb kann es für uns auf Deutschlands größtem Volksfest in Zukunft eigentlich gar nicht genug Bio-Angebot geben.

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