Farm house Increasing consumer demand for organic food has created many opportunities for all parts of the food supply chain, which has contributed to a corresponding increase in the economic and social development of many rural areas of the EU.

Annual market growth for organic products is between 10-15%.

Farming machine working on field The organic farming sector and its associated supply chain are highly specialised. Appropriately skilled personnel are needed in order to create and deliver the high quality organic products increasingly demanded by consumers.

Operators in the supply chain are typically highly trained and knowledgeable about the sector’s goals and are given regular training to improve their skills and knowledge.