Union Nationale des Agrobiologistes Belges

UNAB, the Union Nationale des Agrobiologistes Belges, is a professional association and trade union dedicated exclusively to organic farming in Wallonia. Founded in 1984 by organic pioneers, it represents organic farmers, defends their interests, and works to ensure that organic agriculture is recognized as a productive model that protects the environment and supports farm autonomy. The organization combines advocacy, project management, and event organization. It acts in policy discussions, supports producers on regulatory and administrative issues, helps develop organic supply chains, and promotes the sector publicly, including through its role in the "En Terre Bio" pavilion at the Libramont agricultural fair. Key Offerings Professional representation and advocacy : UNAB defends the interests of organic farmers in Wallonia, follows aid schemes, intervenes in disputed cases, and represents the sector in public authorities and industry bodies. Project support and coordination : The association helps build and coordinate collective projects, including producer groups and sector development initiatives, with a particular focus on organic supply chains. Event organization and sector promotion : UNAB organizes large-scale events linked to organic farming and manages the "En Terre Bio" pavilion at the Libramont agricultural fair to connect and showcase the sector. Information and guidance : The organization provides advice, contacts, and practical support to farmers, including through its permanent team and telephone assistance. Core Values Commitment to organic farming : UNAB is explicitly and exclusively focused on organic agriculture, defending it without ambiguity and promoting it as a distinct model with its own rules and values. Environmental protection : The association presents organic farming as a way to protect water, soils, biodiversity, and climate, while reducing environmental impact. Farm autonomy and resilience : UNAB emphasizes autonomy for farms, fair remuneration, and the ability of organic systems to remain durable and resilient over time. Engagement and transparency : The organization values active participation, public positioning, and practical action over declarations of intent, with a strong emphasis on concrete results. Unique Aspects 100% organic mandate : UNAB is recognized by the Walloon government as the organization that explicitly and directly defends the organic sector, giving it a clear and specialized mandate. Longstanding sector presence : Created in 1984, it has more than 35 years of experience and has helped shape early organic-specific support measures in Wallonia. Strong institutional footprint : UNAB is represented in more than 10 boards and monitoring committees, giving it influence across policy and sector governance. Biogarantie partnership : UNAB co-manages the Biogarantie Belgium label with Probila-Unitrab and BioForum Vlaanderen, supporting a Belgian organic label that goes beyond EU requirements. BiEAUlogique project : The association leads BiEAUlogique, a project focused on improving water quality by supporting organic conversion in sensitive catchment areas. Libramont visibility : UNAB is responsible for the "En Terre Bio" pavilion at Libramont, a major platform for networking and visibility across the organic value chain.