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The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics and Emerging Trends 2021

Monitoring report
Research report

Published February 2021 by IFOAM and FiBL. Authored by Willer, H. , Travinicek, J. , Meier, C. and Schlatter, B.

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Sustainability Approaches:

Voluntary Sustainability Standards

Sustainability Issues:

Consumers and supply chains
Pesticides, fertilizers and soil
Plant and wildlife conservation

Outcomes of Interest:

Ethical labelling

Sectors:

Agriculture

Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption
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Geographies:

Global

Summary

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the status of organic agriculture and sales worldwide and trends over years.

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The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics and Emerging Trends 2021

Monitoring report
Research report

Published February 2021 by IFOAM and FiBL. Authored by Willer, H. , Travinicek, J. , Meier, C. and Schlatter, B.

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