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The World of organic Agriculture – Statistics and Emerging Trends 2026

In a world marked by mounting geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and accelerating climate impacts, our food systems are under increasing strain. In this context, this edition of The World of Organic Agriculture shows that, despite economic headwinds and political uncertainty, the global organic sector continues to grow. Ongoing and new conflicts, heightened geopolitical rivalries, trade frictions, energy price volatility and extreme weather events are reshaping flows of food, feed and inputs and raising production risks. These dynamics particularly affect smallholder farmers. Organic and agroecological approaches—based on diversified production systems, healthier soils and lower dependence on synthetic inputs and imported fertilisers—can offer a way to increase resilience, reduce climate and environmental risks and sustain livelihoods in both advanced and emerging economies.

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