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Article: Organics in Austria: from niche market to mainstream.
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- February 1, 2004
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Austria, where organic production has been used since 1927, now has the highest percentage of organically farmed agricultural land in Europe. Today, about 10 percent of Austrian farms are certified organic. Approximately 66,900 acres, 8.3 percent of Austrian agricultural land, are under organic management.
On average, organic food production has more than doubled in Austria over the past five years. The biggest increases are in pork, potatoes, onions and carrots.
Strong Government Support
There is strong governmental support for organics in Austria under both national policies and the EU (European Union) Common Agricultural Policy. In addition, ...
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