Organic farming: Austria, a European heavyweight

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In Austria, some farmers have decided not to go for big retailers, opting instead for direct sales at the farm and in markets. © FRANCE 24

By: Vianey LORIN 6 min

As Paris's big agricultural fair begins, we take a look at Austria, a European organic farming heavyweight. Over a quarter of the country's agricultural land is dedicated to biological farming. Meanwhile the number of farmers converting to bio is steadily increasing, organic food is widely accessible to a majority of consumers. Our correspondent Anthony Mills reports.