The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL Switzerland, FiBL Germany and FiBL Austria are centres for research and consultancy on organic agriculture. FiBL Switzerland was founded in 1973. The close links between different fields of research and the rapid transfer of knowledge from research to advisory work and agricultural practice are FiBLs strengths. FiBL Switzerland employs over 120 members of staff. FiBL Germany is a non-profit association registered in Frankfurt. Its work is financed by means of projects as well as donations from foundations and members. 13 permanent members of staff are employed in Frankfurt, supported by experts on a contract basis. Very close cooperation takes place with FiBL in Frick.

FiBL Austria was founded in May 2004. Headquartered in Vienna, FiBL Austria is a service hub and interface between science and practice. FiBL has long been committed to the international development of organic agriculture (there are, for instance, close links with the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM). FiBL has competencies in organic soil management, plant production, holistic animal health, animal ethology and organic animal breeding, in socioeconomics, in comprehensive analysis of the organic market and in organic food processing and production. Numerous FiBL projects in Eastern Europe, India, Latin America and Africa promote the development of organic research services as well as advisory and certification services.

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