AUSTRIA: NUMBER OF ORGANIC FARMS DECLINING

Article Abstract:

Although Austria has the highest percentage of organic farms in the EU (9.5% of all Austrian farms, against 4.8% in Finland and 3.0% in Sweden), their number has been declining in recent years. Their number peaked at 20,207 in 1998, but declined to 19,741 in 1999 and an estimated 18,695 in 2000. Farmers returned to conventional methods as the yields from organic farming were insufficient. In an effort to reverse this trend, Austrian agricultural minister Wilhelm Molterer set aside Sch 1.56bn for an organic farming campaign. Over the coming five years, the organically cultivated area in Austria is to be doubled from currently 60,000-70,000 hectares. There will also be an emphasis on animal farming as well as on training and research.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Market information - general, European Union, Livestock, Except Dairy and Poultry, Cattle Ranching and Farming, Livestock Farms

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Austria; Cereal harvest increases

Article Abstract:

The Austrian cereal harvest increased by 7% in 2001 compared to the previous year. Although most types of grain saw an increase of 10%, the maize crop reduced by 8%. The price of cereals is around 15% lower in 2001 than in 2000 despite an increase towards the end of the year. A contributory factor to the low price is the extremely good Eastern European harvest, although demand for high-quality Austrian cereals in Slovenia, Croatia and Italy is high.

Labor force information, Sales, profits & dividends, Brief Article

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AUSTRIA: CEREAL CROP DECLINES

Article Abstract:

For the first time in several years, Austria's cereal output will remain below demand in year 2000. The central statistics office reports that despite an increase in cultivation area by 9%, bread cereals crop was 8% down from 1999, at 1.5mn tonnes. Durum wheat crop declined by almost a half, and barley crop was 26% down.

Production data

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