Castilla-La Mancha has 422,864 hectares of organic farming, representing 17% of Spain

Published Jul 12, 2021

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In 2020, Castilla-La Mancha led Spain with 17% of its agricultural land, or 422,864 hectares, converted to organic farming, contributing to the national growth in organic farming by 3.5%, totaling 2.4 million hectares, a 4.8% annual increase over five years. The region's organic farming was predominantly permanent pastures, with a mix of permanent and arable crops. The number of organic operators, particularly in the later stages of the food chain, saw a 6.3% increase to 50,047. The growth in organic agriculture was evident across various sectors, including a notable rise in the number of head of cattle, pigs, and laying animals. Aquaculture also experienced growth, with mussels being the most produced species. This growth positions Spain as a leader in organic agriculture, with a target to meet the Green Pact's 2030 goals.

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Castilla-La Mancha adds 422,864 hectares of land dedicated to organic farming in 2020, which represents 17% of the area in Spain dedicated to this type of agricultural practices. 10% of the agricultural area in Spain is already organic and exceeds the 2.4 million hectares after 2020 in which the land used for these productions experienced an increase of 3.5%, which confirms an average annual growth trend of the eco-area of 4.8% in the last five years , the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) reported this Monday in a statement. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, highlighted: "For yet another year, we are facing very good data, which shows the leadership of the Spanish organic sector. "In fact, Spain, the first European country in terms of organic production and surface area and the third in the world -behind Australia and Argentina-, is in a position to meet the target set in the Green Pact by 2030 The minister stressed that 25% of the ...

Source: Clm24