Organic farming: How realistic is the 25 • Table.Briefings

With the Organic Farming Action Plan, the EU Commission is pursuing the goal of increasing the organic share of food production from currently less than ten percent to 25 percent by 2030. Germany is even aiming for 30 percent. It is now becoming apparent that the targets are virtually impossible to achieve. There are also doubts about how realistic they are at all.

More than two years ago, the EU Commission presented its action plan for the development of organic production. The aim was to increase the production and consumption of organic products and to farm at least 25 percent of agricultural land organically by 2030. At the time, the Commission promised more biodiversity, animal welfare and higher incomes for farmers from its plans.

Organic farming: How realistic is the 25 percent target?

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