The EU target for organic farming: Potential economic and environmental impacts of two alternative pathways

• DOI: 10.1002/aepp.13470
• Publication Date: 2024-08-22T00:11:07Z
• Authors: Dimitrios Kremmydas; Caetano Beber; Edoardo Baldoni; Pavel Ciaian; Thomas Fellmann; Alexander Gocht; Jordan Hristov; Davide Pignotti; Dolores Rey Vicario; Davit Stepanyan; Pascal Tillie
• Keywords: Member state; Common Agricultural Policy

Abstract The EU aims to reach 25% of the total agricultural area under organic farming by 2030. Interlinking a farm‐level and agro‐economic market model, we assess impacts achieving target either at Member State or aggregated level. Results show that flexible budget allocation across States would be more cost‐efficient less detrimental production. Conversely, targeting level proves effective in generating greater evenly distributed environmental benefits regions. results indicate importance leveraging tailored approaches optimize outcomes EU.