Romanians spend over 50 times less on organic food than EU average

Romanians spend on average EUR 2 per year on organic products, whereas the average European pays EUR 102 in the same time span.

The domestic market for organic products could grow if the Government would provide them in hospitals, schools, and universities, said Diego Canga Fano and Henri Delanghe, officials from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) in an interview with Agerpres.

The two are in Romania to aid the government to develop a plan for eco-friendly agriculture. According to them, the EU wants demand and supply in the sector to blend with long-term sustainability, a combination that is to be encouraged with funds from the recovery and resilience plan.“The target is for 25% of the total EU agricultural area to be organically cultivated by 2030. Only 3.5% of the agricultural area in Romania is organically cultivated right now,” Fano said. “Romania is the first country we visit. We came especially to Romania, given the importance of the country, to increase the area allocated to organic farming,” he added.

“The target is for 25% of the total EU agricultural area to be organically cultivated by 2030. Only 3.5% of the agricultural area in Romania is organically cultivated right now,” Fano said. “Romania is the first country we visit. We came especially to Romania, given the importance of the country, to increase the area allocated to organic farming,” he added.

Source: Romania Insider September 2022

We buy organic – Cumparam bio 2022

Our Company Operating Officer Mr. Dan Ursulica (dan.ursulica@biofarmcrucea.ro), is in charge for trading department operations with local bio farmers and organic producers in general.

We encourage any local farmer in the area of Constanta, Tulcea, Ialomita, Braila and Galati to contact us: we are a very solid and reliable partner: we buy your products!

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Bio Farm Crucea heads to Record Profit on booming agriculture market

The strong results at Bio Farm Crucea echo a trend across the entire agriculture and commodity trading industries worldwide, which have profited from volatile markets over the last year. The company’s new investment and the latest staff restructuring allowed the company to spread its economic figures and efficiency.

We have just terminated a very complicated agricultural season – says Mircea Ilisia (Farm’s Engineer) – but weather conditions and precipitations backed us up and helped us achieving important results“.

The company is ready for the next challenges and will buy new tractors, new equipments and new machineries to support the important growth in numbers, which has been forecasted by its investors.

An important role has been played by trading: as from last year, Bio Farm Crucea has started to become a local reference for all good organic farmers who want to convert to bio and sell their products at higher prices than conventional.

Mr. Dan Ursulica (dan.ursulica@biofarmcrucea.ro), is the trading manager and General Supervisor of all trading operations with local bio farmers and organic producers in general.

We encourage any local farmer in the area of Constanta, Tulcea, Ialomita, Braila and Galati to contact us: we are a very solid and reliable partner” confirms Mr. Ursulica.

Bio Farm Crucea – November 2021

USDA: Romania’s wheat crop to rise by 58% in 2021

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) revised its estimate for Romania’s wheat production by an additional 300,000 tonnes to 9.5 million tons, 58% above 2020 – a year with negative records for most crops in the country.

According to USDA, however, this year’s crop will still lag 500,000 tonnes below the ten mln tonnes threshold reached in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

“Romania, where most of the country continues to receive favorable rainfall, especially in the southeast where there are the largest productions will produce 0.3 mln tonnes more [than previously estimnated] up to 9,5 mln tonnes. Similarly, Bulgaria benefited from above-average rainfall, with its estimated production revised up 0.2 mln tonnes to 6.1 mln tonnes,” the USDA report, quoted by Economica.net, said.

According to the forecasts of the European Commission’s latest report from June 26, Romanian farmers would harvest 9.7 mln tonnes out of the 2,100 hectares cultivated.

Thus, Romania would be ahead of Poland in the ranking of the largest wheat producers in the EU, ranking third after France (36.2 mln tonnes according to the European Commission and 38 mln tonnes according to USDA) and Germany (22.5 mln tonnes).

The estimated production of the European Commission for Poland is 9.5 mln tonnes, while the USDA estimates that Polish farmers will achieve 11.7 mln tonnes.

From www.romania-insider.com – July 2021

BIO FARM CRUCEA HARVESTING 2021

We are finalizing our autumn crops harvest. We would like to thank all our partners for making it possible again.

A super special thank goes to our dedicated team: Mircea, Dan, Anisoara, Lacramioara, Tica, Cipri, Sandu.

“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” Nelson Mandela

Easter Orthodox Holidays

We would like to inform all our suppliers and clients that friday April 30th and monday May 3rd 2021 all our offices will be closed.

Happy Easter to you all from our BIO FARM CRUCEA TEAM!!!!

Action plan for organic production in the EU: is Romania ready?

In March 2021, the Commission launched an organic action plan for the European Union. The action plan sets out to achieve the European Green Deal target of 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030.

The plan comprises of 23 actions divided across three axes:

  • Axis 1: stimulate demand and ensure consumer trust
  • Axis 2: stimulate conversion and reinforce the entire value chain
  • Axis 3: organics leading by example: improve the contribution of organic farming to environmental sustainability

Axis 1: stimulate demand and ensure consumer trust

EU citizens increasingly value organic products. Based on the 2020 Eurobarometer survey on EU agriculture and the CAP, citizens believe that organic products are more likely to comply with specific rules on pesticides, fertilisers, and antibiotics (82% agreed), are more environmentally friendly (81%), and are produced with higher respect for animal welfare (80%). According to the survey, 56% of citizens recognise the organic logo, up from 27% in 2017.

Retail sales for organic products have increased by over 145%  in the last 10 years, from approximately €18 billion in 2009 to €41 billion in 2019. On average, each European spends around €84 per year on organic products.

Increasing the consumption of organic products and strengthening consumers’ trust in organic products are vital elements in encouraging farmers to convert to organics. To support continued growth and maintain profitable market for organic operators, the Commission will undertake actions to:

  • promote organic farming and the EU logo;
  • promote organic canteens and increase the use of green public procurement;
  • reinforce organic school schemes;
  • prevent food fraud and strengthen consumer trust;
  • improve traceability;
  • facilitate contribution of private sector.

Axis 2: stimulating conversion and reinforcing the entire value chain

In order to increase the share of land being farmed under organic practices, further development is needed along all stages of the supply chain. Adequate structures must be put in place to encourage local production and short distribution channels, which would enable farmers to benefit fully from the added value of organic produce.

The area under organic farming has increased by almost 66% in the last 10 years – from 8.3 million hectares in 2010 to 13.8 million hectares in 2019. It currently accounts for 8.5% of the EU’s total ‘utilised agricultural area’.

To continue progress in production and processing, the action plan will:

  • encourage conversion, investments and exchanges of best practices;
  • develop sector analysis to increase market transparency;
  • support the organisation of the food chain;
  • reinforce local and small-value processing and fostering short trade circuit;
  • improve animal nutrition in accordance with organic rules;
  • reinforce organic aquaculture.

Axis 3: organics leading by example: improving the contribution of organic farming to sustainability

Organic farming contributes to the protection of the environment and the climate, the long-term fertility of the soil, high levels of biodiversity, a non-toxic environment and high animal welfare standards.

Land farmed organically has about 30% more biodiversity than land farmed conventionally. Organic farming is, for instance, beneficial to pollinators. Organic farmers are not allowed to use chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. In addition, the use of GMOs and ionising radiation is prohibited and the use of antibiotics is severely restricted.

However, it is important to explore new and improved ways for organic farming to lessen its environmental impact. The Commission will further improve the organic sector’s contribution to sustainability and environmental challenges through actions focused on:

  • reducing climate and environmental footprint;
  • enhancing genetic biodiversity and increasing yields;
  • developing alternatives to contentious inputs and other plant protection products;
  • enhancing animal welfare;
  • making more efficient use of resources.

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/farming/organic-farming/organic-action-plan_en – March 2021

Bio Farm Crucea increases its warehousing space for 2021

In the last 6 months, the Company has added another 600 m2 to its logistic facilities finalizing the construction of a full equipped warehouse ready for new project.

An important economic investment, which confirms Bio Farm’s intent to become an organic agriculture product transformer player in the future.

A new organic legislation will enter into force on 1 January 2022: the action plan sets out to achieve the European Green Deal target of 25% of agricultural land under organic farming by 2030!

We are ready: are you?

Internal Source – March 2021