Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%
Summary
The UK government aims to increase the amount of land farmed organically in England to 10% by 2036, up from the current 3.4%. The plan highlights opportunities in public sector food purchases but faces challenges over reliable funding and support for farmers making the transition.Key Facts
- Only 3.4% of England’s farmland is currently farmed organically, one of the lowest rates in Europe.
- The government wants to raise this to 10% by 2036.
- France farms 10.4% organically and aims for 18% by 2027, showing stronger political support in the EU.
- Public sector purchasing (like schools and hospitals) is seen as a key chance to boost organic food use.
- Funding challenges exist as recent government sustainable farming payments ran out within six hours, leaving many farmers without support.
- Experts say consistent, reliable funding is needed to help farmers switch to organic farming.
- Increasing organic farming could reduce the price difference between organic and regular food over time.
- The government and farming groups agree that supporting organic farming can strengthen UK food supply chains and benefit local farmers.
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