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Sarah Elzas

French farmers contend with drop in demand for organic food

Only 6 percent of food consumed in France is organic, and as demand drops, farmers are worried about their long-term economic prospects. © Georges Gobet/AFP

A drop in demand for organic food in France is raising difficult questions for the country's organic farmers. A new law passed in March maintained organic farming targets, but critics say it does nothing to boost the sector at a time when climate concerns are crucial, and pits productivity against the environment.

After double-digit growth in the last few years, including throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, organic food is in free fall in France.

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