In 2020, the success of organic farming was once again undeniable. All indicators confirm that the growth of the sector has been sustained over time.

Between 2019 and 2020, the number of organic farms has increased by 4.9 %, which means a 6.4 % increase of surface areas converted or in the process of conversion. Organic farming now accounts for 7.2 % of the utilized agricultural area.

90.8 % of the surface area dedicated to this kind of agriculture is in Wallonia. It is therefore in the North of the country that there is the greatest room for improvement. In Flanders, for example, the number of organic pigs has increased by 58.6 % in one year. 48.4 % of the Belgian organic pig livestock is now in Flanders.

Finally, organic poultry farming is increasing, especially in Wallonia, with 12.7%.