In 2023, countries like Spain, France, and Italy led in converting fallow land to organic farming, with Spain achieving a 1.05% growth, France experiencing a significant 34.27% increase, and Italy growing by 2.04%. Conversely, Sweden and Finland saw declines of 1.73% and 2.22%, respectively. Notably, Serbia showed the highest growth rate with a 35.15% year-on-year increase. Other countries showing positive trends included Germany and Hungary, while the United Kingdom faced a decline of 25.43%.
Future trends to watch include the potential for further growth in organic farming conversion in Eastern Europe, supported by government incentives and consumer demand for sustainable products. Monitoring the impact of economic conditions on these trends will be crucial as countries strategize on agricultural policies and sustainability goals.
Top countries in Fallow Land 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 | 33.64 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 27.33 | 2023 | +20.54% | +34.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.63 | 2023 | +1.52% | +2.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.56 | 2023 | +8.63% | +15.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 3.45 | 2023 | +3.41% | -1.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 2.84 | 2023 | -0.18% | -2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 2.63 | 2023 | +15.33% | +4.99% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2.12 | 2023 | +7.48% | +8.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 2.01 | 2023 | +4.05% | +8.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.6 | 2023 | +5.74% | +10.46% | View data |
