AUSTRIA: ORGANIC FARMS EARNING MORE
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According to the so-called Green Report presented to by the Austrian government, the revenues of organic farms in 1999 were 20% higher than those of conventional farms. In 1998 the earnings had been 14% higher. The difference is explained with higher subsidies for organic farming, higher prices for organic products, and the higher share of direct marketing. About 7% of organic farms market their products directly, compared with 0.3% of conventional farms. For each Sch 100 spent, organic farms gain revenues of Sch 153 on average. The number of organic farms in Austria is decreasing.
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Year: 2000
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Austria: Organic farming on the increase
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The Ernte Verband, Austria's largest organic farmers' association, has claimed that it has registered 500 new members in autumn 2001, following a decrease in organic farming in Austria since 1999. The most important organic product is milk, with 12% of Austria's milk being produced organically and around 30% being exported. Organic potatoes have also proved to be an export success. Of Austria's organic produce, 20% is sold directly, 60% is sold through supermarkets' own organic brands and 20% is exported.
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Year: 2001
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AUSTRIA: LESS PART-TIME FARMERS
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Between 1995 and 1999 the number of farms in Austria being run as a secondary occupation declined by 14% to 129,500, while the number of farms run by full-time farmers remained unchanged at 80,200, according to figures by Statistik Austria. Although two-thirds of farms are smaller than 20 hectares, the average farm size rose from 32 ha to 35 ha. About 3% of farms have more than 100 ha.
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