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Share of organic agricultural land area in Finland 2010-2017

Share of organic agricultural land area in Finland from 2010 to 2017

The data displays the share of organic agricultural land area in Finland from 2010 to 2017. Over the survey period, the share of organic agricultural land increased annually in Finland. According to the preliminary figures, the organically cultivated land was projected to account for nearly 12% of all agricultural land by the end of 2017. In Finland, cold winters limit crop production potential but decrease the need for pesticides. Due to rainfall during summer months, irrigation is needed only occasionally.

2010 7.5
2011 8.1
2012 8.7
2013 9
2014 9.4
2015 9.9
2016 10.7
2017 11.7