Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL

The main mission of FiBL is to promote organic farming through cutting-edge research and practical solutions. The institute is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture that also considers socioeconomic and health aspects. The values of FiBL include:

• Sustainability: FiBL works to develop long-term viable agricultural systems that protect the environment and promote biodiversity.
• Interdisciplinarity: By collaborating between research and practice as well as with various stakeholders in the food industry, it ensures that solutions are comprehensive and effective.
• Knowledge Transfer: The institute places great importance on transferring research results into practice to continuously improve organic farming[1][4].

FiBL pursues several sustainability goals and initiatives:

• Biodiversity and Environmental Protection: Through research and consulting, FiBL aims to increase biodiversity and promote environmental protection. Examples include projects for the development of agroforestry systems and the promotion of species diversity in agroecosystems[1][4].
• Climate Change and Energy Efficiency: FiBL investigates strategies to counteract the effects of climate change, such as developing cultivation systems that reduce heat and drought stress in plants[1].
• International Cooperation: By participating in international projects and collaborating with global organizations such as FAO and IFOAM – Organics International, FiBL contributes to the global promotion of organic farming[1].

Thus, FiBL is a central actor in promoting sustainable and future-oriented agriculture that addresses both local and global challenges.

• 1 - https://www.fibl.org/de/ueber-uns
• 2 - https://www.fibl.org/de/fibl-services/qualitaetssicherung-services
• 3 - https://www.fibl.org/de/shop/1003-biolabel
• 4 - https://www.bioaktuell.ch/beratung/fibl-beratung
• 5 - https://www.fibl.org/de/standorte/schweiz