Environmental Benefits
Organic farming supports more sustainable
use of land and natural resources. It
reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals
and promotes farming systems that are
more in balance with the environment.
Key benefits include:
• Reduced soil and water pollution
• Lower greenhouse gas emissions
• Improved long-term soil fertility
• Healthier ecosystem balance
By working with natural cycles, organic
farming helps protect the environment for
future generations.
Biodiversity and Soil Health
Organic farms tend to support more diverse
ecosystems. Studies across Europe show
that organic farmland can support around
30% higher biodiversity than conventional
systems.
This includes more:
• Bees and pollinators
• Birds and wildlife
• Beneficial insects
• Soil organisms
Soil health is also improved through
organic practices. These methods increase
organic matter, improve soil structure, and
enhance water retention, making farmland
more resilient to erosion and climate stress.
Key Facts
10.8% of EU farmland is
currently organic, covering
about 17.4 million hectares.
The EU aims for 25% of
agricultural land to be
organic by 2030 as part of
the Green Deal.
In Malta, less than 1%
of farmland is currently
organic, making it one of
the lowest shares in the EU.
Organic farming in the
EU has grown steadily,
increasing from 5.9%
of farmland in 2012 to over
10% today.
Malta's national goal:
around 5% organic
farmland by 2030
Organic farms can support
around 30% more
biodiversity compared to
conventional farms.
