In 2023, Romania and France led the conversion of maize areas to organic farming in Europe, each covering 0.11% of their total utilized agricultural area. Greece followed with 0.08%, while Italy had 0.05%. The highest year-on-year growth was in Belgium at 24.57%, while Croatia saw a reduction by 22.16%. Over the last five years, the CAGR indicated positive annual average growth trends, particularly in Hungary and Belgium, with Hungary's shift becoming more prevalent recently.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in organic farming methods, policy supports, and consumer demand shifts towards organic produce, potentially increasing adoption rates, especially in countries currently lagging behind.
- Technological advancements
- Policy supports
- Consumer demand shifts
- Countries with potential growth
Top countries in Maize Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 0.11 | 2023 | +10% | +1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 0.11 | 2023 | +10% | +6.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 0.08 | 2023 | +14.29% | 0% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 0.05 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 0.04 | 2023 | 0% | +14.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.03 | 2023 | 0% | +24.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.03 | 2023 | +50% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 0.02 | 2023 | -33.33% | -22.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
