How have organic farms grown in Austria since the late 1970s?

Since the late 1970s, Austria has experienced a significant expansion in organic farming, shifting its agricultural focus toward quality production to remain competitive within the European Union.

The number of organic farms in the country grew from approximately 100 in the late 1970s to more than 21,000 by the early 21st century. This rapid growth resulted in Austria having a higher number of organic farms than any other EU member state.1