In 2023, Spain led the conversion of fallow land to organic farming with 175.55 thousand hectares. France and Italy followed, with notable increases from the previous year by 34.27% and 2.04%, respectively. Germany saw a significant 15.76% rise in conversions. Conversely, several countries experienced declines, such as the UK (-25.43%) and Greece (-8.23%), indicating varied progress across Europe.
Looking forward, these key trends are expected to persist:
- Southern European countries like Spain and Italy may continue to lead due to their extensive agricultural areas.
- Northern nations could see slower growth, challenged by geographical constraints.
- Policy shifts and demand for organic products will play crucial roles in shaping future conversion rates across Europe.
Top countries in Fallow Land Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 175,550 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 142,630 | 2023 | +20.54% | +34.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 65,890 | 2023 | +1.52% | +2.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 23,800 | 2023 | +8.63% | +15.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 18,010 | 2023 | +3.41% | -1.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 14,820 | 2023 | -0.18% | -2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 13,750 | 2023 | +15.33% | +4.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 11,080 | 2023 | +7.48% | +8.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 10,500 | 2023 | +4.05% | +8.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 8,350 | 2023 | +5.74% | +10.46% | View data |
