Organic Agriculture in Poland: Chances and Challenges

Polish organic products are of above-average high quality, according to a recent report of the Supreme Chamber of Control (NIK), Poland’s supreme audit institution. But what is behind this industry, what are the chances and challenges, which regulations are there and who is responsible for certifications?

The Polish organic market is growing fast and expanding despite the economic downturn. This paper describes the emergence and characteristics of this industry sector and investigates its future outlook.