In 2023, Spain led in the conversion of permanent grassland to organic farming, with 18.79 hectares, followed by France and Germany. Romania and Hungary showed significant growth, with 32.41% and 17.91% increases respectively. Meanwhile, the UK saw a decrease of 2.88%, and Poland experienced a substantial drop of 15.66%. Most other countries showed minor increases or decreases, with varied regional interest in organic conversion.
Future trends to watch include the continued growth in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania and Hungary, and the potential rejuvenation of organic practices in regions like Poland. Additionally, Western European countries may focus on sustainability measures and innovations in organic farming techniques.
Top countries in Permanent Grassland Area Fully Converted and Under Conversion to Organic Farming Share by Country (Hectares)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 18.79 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14.23 | 2023 | +6.14% | +7.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.54 | 2023 | +4.11% | +7.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.41 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 6.15 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.33 | 2023 | +0.53% | +0.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 4.98 | 2023 | +7.06% | +6.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.81 | 2023 | -2.14% | -2.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 3.64 | 2023 | +16.56% | +32.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 3.54 | 2023 | +10.93% | +17.91% | View data |
