Area under organic farming

In Slovenia, the share of organic farms in the utilised agricultural area increased , and the is likely to be achieved. In the total land area of organic farms, the share of arable land, gardens, orchards, vineyards and olive groves is 21 %, and is challenging, mainly for socioeconomic and technological reasons. The supply of organic products is relatively low, and most of them are sold directly to customers.

With regard to the composition of organic farm areas in Slovenia, permanent grassland strongly predominates, at 79 %; therefore, a large share of it is included in organic production and utilised for the extensive livestock farming of sheep, goats, suckler cows and horses.

Traditional Slovenian extensive agriculture is very similar to organic agriculture with regard to . Traditional Slovenian extensive agriculture is very similar to organic agriculture with . Therefore, in addition to the EU organic logo, Slovenia also promotes . Following the adoption of the Regulation on Green Public Procurement, the utilisation of organic and other quality-certified foods .