This webinar organised under the FORI programme aims to promote a shared understanding and practical exchanges on agroecology to support the agroecological transition led by farmers’ organisations. The session will present the EU Operational Guide on Agroecology, highlight PAFO’s advocacy strategy on agroecology, and discuss key constraints affecting the production of organic inputs. Bringing together policymakers, farmers’ organisations, researchers, and technical experts, the webinar will strengthen alignment between policy guidance, farmers’ strategies, and practical implementation on the ground.
- Date: 11th of February 2026,
- Time: 14h00-15h30 (CET) Brussels time
- Format: Online Webinar (Open Session)
- Register here
- Languages: English and French
Key topics:
- From EU Policy to field action: The Operational Guide on Agroecology. Key principles and guidance from the EU Operational Guide and its relevance for farmer-led research and innovation.
- Farmers’ Organisations as drivers of agroecological transition:
PAFO’s advocacy strategy on agroecology and the strategic role of continental and national farmers’ organisations. - Enabling agroecology in practice: Constraints to Organic Input Production. Technical and systemic barriers to producing organic inputs and implications for scaling agroecological practices.
Speakers:
- Katja Vuori - CEO, AgriCord
- Marion Michaud - Policy Officer, DG-INTPA
- Schadrack Seneza - M&E officer Pan African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO)
- Sheila Chebichii Kosgei - Agribusiness Coordinator, Cereal Growers Association (CGA)
- Dr. Babafemi Oyewole, CEO of PAFO
- Moderated by Martin Agboton, FORI Program Manager, AgriCord
