The trend of Utilised Agricultural Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming in Finland has shown significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. Starting at a modest level in 2013, the area experienced a steep decline in 2014, followed by a substantial increase in 2015. Subsequent years exhibited a varying trend with a major jump in 2018, only to sink again in 2019 and 2020. However, the numbers rebounded positively with continued growth from 2021 onwards. As of 2023, the area under organic conversion stands at one of its highest points, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12.35% with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.073% over the last five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued growth in the organic agriculture sector, as forecasted data indicates a consistent rise in the conversion area.
- Policies and initiatives by the Finnish government aimed at promoting organic farming might further boost this growth trend.
- Market demand for organic products and sustainable farming methods, which could drive more farmers to convert to organic practices.
