Germany Sees Growth in Vegetable Yields and Organic Farming in 2024

The country recorded its second-largest vegetable harvest since 2012, with notable increases in organic farming and specific crop yields.

Germany harvested 4.2 million tons of vegetables in 2024, a 6.1% increase from 2023, marking the second-highest yield since 2012.
Organic farming expanded by 5% in 2024, with 19,350 hectares cultivated and a 10.4% rise in organic vegetable production to 529,800 tons.
Carrots remained the top crop in Germany, with 850,600 tons harvested, while Brandenburg saw record pumpkin yields of 12,500 tons.
Brandenburg farmers achieved higher overall vegetable yields despite reducing their cultivation area by 225 hectares to 5,919 hectares.
Approximately 15.3% of Germany's vegetable farming area is now managed organically, contributing to 12.7% of the total harvest.