Agricultural scientist explains why organic farming is so problematic.. As of: April 7, 2024, 4:58 a.m By: Jana Stabener CommentsPressSplit Because organically grown food is good for the environment, the traffic light government wants more organic farms.

But there is a catch. Organically farmed area in Germany is increasing by 16 percent. More than one in ten agricultural businesses in Germany work ecologically, for example without using mineral nitrogen fertilizers and fertilizing with animal manure.