Germany's Organic Farms Decline While Cultivated Land Grows

In Germany, the organic farming sector faces a paradoxical trend. The number of organic farms declined by 2.2% in the past year, resulting in a total of 35,881 farms.

This decrease is attributed to age-related closures and challenges in farm succession. Despite the reduction in the number of farms, the area dedicated to organic farming increased by 1.3%, reaching 1.91 million hectares.

This growth represents 11.5% of the total agricultural land in the country. The increase in land under organic cultivation indicates a continued interest in sustainable agricultural practices, even as the number of operational farms decreases.

The situation highlights a critical transition phase within the sector, where larger farms may be taking over the land, emphasizing the need for support in ensuring the sustainability of smaller, traditional farms.