Alternative consumption options, such as organic production, which support more sustainable production models, have been increasing significantly in recent years with constant growth. Organic farming allows to combat the damage caused by phytosanitary products, as well as reduce the effects on climate change, the loss of biological diversity and the inability to ensure food sovereignty, which conventional agriculture can cause.
Evolution of the area under organic production in the Balearic Islands
Source:Balearic Council of Organic Agricultural Production of the Balearic Islands
The area allocated to agricultural production in the Balearic Islands has increased by 42% since 2010.
Mallorca is where the most surface area is allocated (79%), followed by Menorca (17%), Ibiza (3%) and Formentera (1%).