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The aim is to identify barriers to converting to organic farming and suggest ways to improve advisory services and training for farmers.

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April 24, 2026Open Access

Deliverable 5.2 Analysis of Barriers of Conversion and Recommendations for Strengthening Organic Advisory Services and Capacity Building

Key Points

The aim is to identify barriers to converting to organic farming and suggest ways to improve advisory services and training for farmers.
Conducted stakeholder workshops and interviews
Analyzed detailed case studies
Collected insights on challenges faced by farmers
Identified key challenges in transitioning from conventional to organic farming
Recommended enhanced advisory services to support farmers
Outlined strategies for capacity building within the EU

Abstract

This report, developed as part of the OrganicTargets4EU project, provides a comprehensive analysis of the barriers to conversion to organic farming and outlines strategic recommendations to enhance organic advisory services and capacity building across the European Union. Combining insights from stakeholder workshops, interviews, and detailed case studies, the study examines the multifaceted challenges faced by farmers during the transition from conventional to organic practices.

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