As of 2023, the area under conversion to organic farming for permanent crops in Italy stood notably higher than forecasted trends for the subsequent years. In 2024, the area is expected to be at 92.05 thousand hectares, and a gradual decline is forecasted, reaching 89.8 thousand hectares by 2028.
- 2024 to 2025 shows a decrease of 0.62%.
- 2025 to 2026 marks a decline of 0.61%.
- 2026 to 2027 observes a reduction of 0.62%.
- 2027 to 2028 records a further decrease of 0.62%.
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 indicates an average annual decrease, suggesting a slight shrinking trend in organic farming conversions.
Future trends to monitor include policy shifts towards sustainability, market demands for organic produce, and technological advancements in organic farming which could influence these forecasts positively or negatively.
