Belarus considering joining International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

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Belarus is considering joining the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), Belarus Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Vladimir Grakun said at a press conference in BelTA’s press center.

“This will facilitate the recognition of our certificates in the world. We have been working to unify the information on organic products in accordance with the European requirements to be able to supply our products to the EAEU markets and to the European market,” Vladimir Grakun said. 

Organic farming provides a number of additional opportunities for environmental, economic and social benefits. The Belarusian National Strategy for Sustainable Social and Economic Development through 2030 provides for an increase in the share of organic land in the total farming area to 3-4% by 2030 as one of the main criteria to boost agricultural development. Belarus Food Security Doctrine through 2030 also contains the provisions on the need to develop organic farming. More than 20 economic entities of Belarus are engaged in organic farming.