In the EU, the productivity of farmers' labor has increased.

The year 2025 marked a milestone for Europe's agricultural sector. The labor productivity index in the EU increased by 9.2% compared to the previous year, with farm holdings generating significantly more income (+8.1%) while employing fewer people (-1.0%). This was reported by Eurostat. This is a classic example of how automation and modern approaches are replacing routine work. The growth in efficiency was felt in 19 countries of the European Union. The greatest progress was demonstrated by the states actively modernizing their farms: In 8 countries, the situation was more challenging. The most noticeable decline in productivity was recorded in Croatia (-14.9%), Portugal (-10.7%), and Greece (-8.8%). This is due to various economic factors and local market specifics. Today, labor productivity in the EU's agricultural sector is almost 50% higher than in 2015. Over this decade, the sector's real income has grown by 20%, while costs for human labor have decreased by almost 20%. ...