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Scotland leads the way in organic farming as land continues to increase

Rising fertiliser costs, sustainability concerns and consumer demand are driving a surge in organic farmland in the UK, according to Soil Association Certification

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Scotland leads the way in organic farming as land continues to increase

Figures released by Defra this week show that UK organic land rose by 7.3% in 2025 reaching 540,000 hectares – the highest total in more than a decade. This has largely been driven by Scotland, where...

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