The area of permanent meadows and pastures under organic agriculture in Poland has shown a significant declining trend from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the area stood at 59.0 thousand hectares, following continuous year-on-year reductions with notable percentages: -23.67% in 2015, -15.11% in 2017, and -11.28% in 2023. This decreasing trend leads to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately -12.04% over the forecast period to 2028, projecting a decline of 47.34% in total area.
Key points:
- The area peaked in 2014 at 207.0 thousand hectares before entering a steep decline.
- Steady contractions noted yearly, with specific high reductions in 2015 and 2017.
- From 2019 to 2023, the average year-on-year reduction slowed but remained significant at around -10.58% to -9.96% CAGR.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in agricultural policy, market demand shifts for organic produce, and technological advancements in sustainable farming that could influence the trajectory of organic meadows and pastures in Poland.
