Conversion to organic farmland

Agricultural holdings undergoing conversion to certified organic farmland are monitored by the Skal Biocontrole Foundation. The foundation determines when a farm is certified organic and inspects organic farms. The conversion period for arable land generally lasts two years.

Farmland can also be converted on a non-certified basis, for example if a holding chooses to convert to an organic method in stages. On arable farms, for instance, a farmer might grow organic potatoes and non-certified carrots during the conversion period. This allows the conversion of different areas of the farm to take place in phases. However, there are strict requirements regarding this method of crop cultivation.

In the case of non-certified conversion, the Skal Biocontrole Foundation assesses whether a certificate can be granted after three years.