Overview

• Organic farming area fell by 2% in 2024, shedding 56,197 hectares and marking a second consecutive annual decline.
• Household spending on organic products climbed 0.8% to €12.2 billion in 2024 with specialized store and direct sales up around 7%.
• Agence Bio’s budget was cut by 65% following parliamentary amendments, threatening its ability to promote and structure the organic sector.
• France dedicates just over 10% of its farmland to organic cultivation, lagging behind Austria (27.4%), Italy (19.8%) and Spain (12.5%).
• Only 9% of produce in school canteens is organic, far below the 20% target set by the Egalim law.