Interest in organic farming continues to grow in Germany

Published 2022년 2월 8일

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The article discusses the shift towards organic farming in southern Germany, highlighting that 27.5% of companies in the region are open to the conversion. It reveals that among those considering a change, 18.7% are undecided and 1.3% have already planned it. Smaller farms under 50 hectares are more inclined towards organic farming due to factors such as certainty of sales, higher prices, and better financing. However, the expansion of organic farming in Germany faces challenges due to regulatory issues at the national and EU levels, prompting the DBV to call for corrections in the federal government's strategy and a swift reform of EU organic farming legislation.

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Of the 20 percent who show interest, 18.7 percent are considering switching and 1.3 percent are planning the switch. In southern Germany, no less than 27.5 percent of the companies are open to this conversion. Smaller farms of less than 50 hectares are especially interested in organic farming. Certainty of sales, higher prices and better financing are particularly important for respondents when making a decision to switch. If the average growth in demand over the past ten years continues, organic farming would account for 20 percent of the market over the next ten years. growth inhibitors While there is cause for optimism on the demand side, domestic organic farming is under threat from growth inhibitors. This is mainly due to the national implementation of agricultural policy and over-regulation of organic legislation by the European Union (EU). The DBV therefore advocates ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst