11.05.2021 - New statistical information

Farm structure census in 2020

While the number of agricultural holdings (49 363 in 2020) continued to decline (–1.3% compared with 2019), more and more holdings became organic (+3.8%). The utilised agricultural area (UAA) remained almost unchanged. Dairy cows continued to decrease (–1.5%) while poultry numbers continued to increase (+5.2%). Furthermore, 149 500 persons worked on the holdings.

Theme Agriculture and forestry

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