The conversion of fallow land to organic farming in Europe has varied significantly by country in 2023. Spain leads with a substantial share, followed by France and Italy. Notable growth has been observed in France (25.51%) and Serbia (61.98%), while the UK and Norway experienced declines. Serbia's exceptional growth can be attributed to comprehensive national support programs for organic agriculture. Conversely, Portugal, Ireland, and Luxembourg saw minor reductions in converted land.
Future trends worth monitoring include technological advancements in organic farming, policy changes supporting sustainability, and the potential shifts in consumer demand driving more countries to increase their organic farming acreage.
Top countries in Fallow Land Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 44.74 | 2023 | +1.97% | +1.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19.43 | 2023 | +3.91% | +25.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.72 | 2023 | +4% | +5.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 4.13 | 2023 | +21.16% | +8.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.91 | 2023 | -1.49% | -3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 3.54 | 2023 | -0.082% | +1.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 2.66 | 2023 | +8.13% | +10.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1.87 | 2023 | +7.94% | +12.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 1.82 | 2023 | +0.9% | +6.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1.22 | 2023 | +1.28% | +6.94% | View data |
