In 2026, consultations begin for the repair of the Organic Farming Plan

The share of land farmed organically in the EU is constantly growing, currently reaching around 17 million hectares (11% of the total agricultural land). Europeans are increasingly choosing organic foods, relying on the EU logo for organic products. As a result, after a temporary stagnation in some member states, retail sales of organic products reached over 45 billion euros, according to the European Commission. Organic farming contributes to territorial and economic cohesion, supporting quality jobs, promoting local small and medium-sized enterprises, and preserving value in rural areas through local processing and short supply chains. These impacts are further enhanced through innovative territorial approaches, such as organic bioregions, which illustrate the synergies that the future EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) aims to promote in the development of rural areas. Organic farming has also become a driver for generational renewal, as highlighted in the Commission's ...