Italy leads in the conversion of permanent crops to organic farming, with 3.19% of its total agricultural area, followed closely by Cyprus and Spain at 2.22%. Over the past year, Hungary (25.39%) and Denmark (28.47%) saw the highest year-on-year increases, while Lithuania slightly declined (-1.21%). Other notable growths were in Poland (21.06%) and Romania (21.06%). Over the last five years, steady growth in organic farming is observed across Europe, driven by consumer demand for organic products and government incentives.
Looking ahead, the trend towards organic farming is expected to continue growing, fueled by environmental concerns and consumer preferences. Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements enhancing organic cultivation practices.
- Policy changes and support from the European Union promoting organic agriculture.
- Potential challenges from climate change affecting crop conversion rates.
- Increased consumer demand influencing more countries to boost organic farming initiatives.
Top countries in Permanent Crops for Human Consumption Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 3.19 | 2023 | +2.57% | +3.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 2.22 | 2023 | +5.71% | +11.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2.22 | 2023 | +1.83% | +3.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 1.55 | 2023 | +6.16% | +10.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 0.9 | 2023 | +1.12% | +3.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 0.84 | 2023 | +5% | +10.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.68 | 2023 | +6.25% | +8.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.58 | 2023 | +9.43% | +11.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.39 | 2023 | +8.33% | +21.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.38 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.86% | View data |
