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Soil Award Applications

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The soil and land management award honors innovative land and soil management practices that mitigate soil threats, promote sustainable management, and raise awareness of soil's vital functions in Europe and beyond.

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The Future of Direct Payments

February 6th, 2025

An in-person event to analyse potential new directions for the CAP - Common Agricultural Policy.

ForumforAg Annual Conference

Registrations are now open

The next Forum for the Future of Agriculture (ForumforAg) Annual Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, consisting of live broadcasts, moderated panel discussions and dialogues, interactive interventions, networking opportunities and exhibitions, live in Brussels and online.

FAMIGRO Award

Apply before February 28th!

The FAMIGRO Award was created in 2013 and is granted annually to a young (18 to 40) European countryside entrepreneur who has been making a special contribution to the rural economy, community and environment

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The European Landowners' Organization

ELO is dedicated to advancing a sustainable countryside, raising awareness on environmental and agricultural concerns. We are a unique federation of associations from Europe, dedicated to representing the interests of landowners, land managers, and rural entrepreneurs.

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The European Landowners' Organization (ELO) publications section offers a wide range of resources such as policy summaries, position papers, and press releases on topics related to agriculture, biodiversity, climate change, and land management.

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Wildlife Estates

The WE Label promotes collaboration between private and public actors to show that land managers' work aligns with biodiversity conservation principles. This has involved the creation of National Delegations to engage with both private and public actors, such as NGOs, administrative bodies, universities, independent scientists, and even companies.

Wildlife Estate

CountrySide Magazine

For nearly 26 years, our magazine has been the voice of land managers and rural entrepreneurs, fostering discussion and sharing best practices. We connect agriculture, the environment, and rural businesses, showcasing ELO's projects and policy updates. The CountrySide Magazine fuels impactful discourse.

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Shaping the European Landscape: ELO's diverse policy focus on vital areas

We work towards a sustainable and resilient future; from enhancing food security and navigating the intricacies of agricultural policy to supporting sustainable food systems and advocating for biodiversity strategies, our commitment is resolute.

We also actively address matters such as land access, soil health, and forest management, reflecting our dedication to environmental well-being. Delve into the list below to explore our multifaceted approach to policy advancement.

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European Landowners' Organization in 2023

67

Members organizations

5,800

Event participants

54

Events organized

29

Active projects

8

Awards and Labels

32

Team members

Our projects shape a sustainable future

Our initiatives center on areas such as agricultural policy, biodiversity strategies, climate change mitigation, cultural heritage preservation, land conservation, community building and beyond. We are actively working to forge positive change.

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