The European landscape of industrial crops fully converted and under conversion to organic farming shows significant variation among countries in 2024. Austria leads with the highest share of 2.57% of the Total Utilised Agricultural Area, showing a substantial growth of 15.32% compared to 2023. Estonia and Slovakia also display notable increases of 14.87% and 12.39%, respectively. Conversely, Macedonia experienced a decline of 6.51%, indicating varied regional adoption levels. Steady growth is observed in most Western European countries, with Germany and France showing moderate upward trends. Norway registered the highest year-on-year growth of 24.57%.
Future trends to watch include:
- An increasing shift towards sustainable and organic agricultural practices fueled by growing consumer demand across Europe.
- Potential policy incentives from the European Union to bolster organic farming conversions, especially in less developed Eastern European regions.
- Technological advancements and innovations in organic farming methods enhancing productivity and efficiency.
- Potential challenges related to climate change affecting organic crop yields and areas under conversion.
Top countries in Industrial Crops Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Austria | 2.57 | 2023 | +10.78% | +15.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 1.46 | 2023 | +8.15% | +14.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 1.14 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 0.78 | 2023 | +5.41% | +5.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 0.62 | 2023 | +1.64% | +5.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 0.52 | 2023 | +18.18% | +12.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 0.44 | 2023 | +4.76% | +4.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 0.4 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.92% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.39 | 2023 | +8.33% | +13.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.35 | 2023 | +6.06% | +1.81% | View data |
