A study by The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has revealed that land going through the two-year conversion period to organic rose by 34 percent in 2021, compared to the previous year. The report also shows a major rise in organic farming in the UK, increasing by 3.6 percent last year, following growth of 0.8 percent in 2020. The drive behind this, according to the Soil Association Certification, is a result of consumer demand for “nature-friendly” farming that offers resilience. “It is encouraging to see that the latest statistics show confidence in organic farming is on the rise in the UK,” said Sophie Kirk, Business Development Manager for Soil Association Certification. “Our farming sector has dealt with many shocks over the last few years but opportunities for sustainable farming remain strong with rising consumer demand and government support for organic.

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rise/