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Share of organic crops of the total crop production in Finland 2016-2017, by type

Share of organic crops of the total crop production in Finland from 2016 to 2017, by type

The data shows the share of organic crops of the total crop production in Finland from 2016 to 2017, by type. During this period, the organic production of mixed crops as well as peas and broad bean accounted for the biggest shares of the total production. In 2017, the lowest shares were accounted for by organic turnip rape and organic barley production. 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.

Mixed crops 23.5 30.1
Peas 14.4 21.3
Broad bean 15.3 10.9
Oats 4.6 5.8
Rye 9 5.1
Potatoes 1.2 1.5
Wheat 0.9 1.4
Turnip rape 1 0.7
Barley 0.5 0.7