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From International Union of Agricultural Journalists to International Federation of Agricultural Jou

Formed in 1956, the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) was previously known as the International Union of Agricultural Journalists (IUAJ). Here's a look at its journey, list of presidents, and why the current president is special.





The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), previously known as the International Union of Agricultural Journalists (IUAJ), has come a long way since its inception in 1956. Born during the tumultuous times of World War II, the organization has managed to survive and thrive, making significant contributions to the field of agricultural journalism. Let's take a closer look at its journey, the list of past presidents, and why the current president holds a special place in history.


The idea to establish an international organization for agricultural journalists first emerged in 1954 during a conference organized by the European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) in Sweden. This idea culminated in the formation of the International Union of Agricultural Journalists (IUAJ) in 1956, at a gathering held in Ghent, Belgium. Despite the challenging circumstances, the IFAJ persevered and journalists resumed their activities. The organization's First Annual Congress took place in Kassel, Germany, from November 14-16, 1957, marking a significant milestone.


The first provisional committee of IFAJ included a list of notable journalists - France-Pierre Couvreur, chief editor of the Journal de la France Agricole of Paris; Hans von Örtzen, chief editor of Der Tierzüchter of Bonn; Arthur Gobbe, Director of the Agricultural Information Services of the Belgian Ministry of Agriculture in Brussels; Mr. Håkansson, Director-General of the Information Services of the Swedish Ministry of Agriculture in Stockholm; and Mr. Waldhuber, chief editor of the Farm Youth Journal of Vienna.


The Danish Agricultural Journalists Association (Dansk Landbrugspresse) joined IUAJ in 1961.


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