Organic farming is a farming method that uses natural substances and processes to produce food. This means that organic farming has a low environmental impact. In accordance with the EU regulation for organic production, it is very restrictive on the use of different synthetic products and prohibits the use of mineral nitrogen fertilisers and chemical pesticides. Organic agriculture is a system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people and therefore has  positive effects on our environment, soil, climate, biodiversity, animal welfare, farmer incomes, rural development and more.

As part of the European Green DealSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN•••, the Farm to ForkSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• and BiodiversitySearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• Strategies aim to achieve at least 25% of the EU’s agricultural land under organic farming by 2030. The European Commission has developed the Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production in the EUSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• to help the organic sector reach its full potential and meet the goals of the European Green Deal.

The action plan is divided into 3 parts:

• Axis 1: stimulate demand and ensure consumer trust.
• Axis 2: stimulate conversion and reinforce the entire value chain.
• Axis 3: organics leading by example: improve the contribution of organic farming to environmental sustainability.