Austria’s Agri-Trade Deficit Surpasses €1.3 Billion
Austria’s agri-trade deficit hit €1.3B in 2025 as imports rose faster than exports, with Germany remaining its top export market.
AK Test Finds Rotten Fruit and Vegetables in Most Stores
Rotten fruit and vegetables were found in 8 of 9 supermarkets in Upper Austria, says AK. Only Lidl had no spoiled produce.
Austria’s Farmers Report Strong but Costly Harvest
Austria’s farmers report a good 2025 harvest despite heat, pests, and hail in key fruit and vegetable regions.
Austrian Wine Production Drops by 20%
Difficult weather conditions severely impacted the Austrian wine harvest last year.
Austria’s Agriculture Hit Hard by Climate Change
Experts warn that Austria’s national food security is under threat, with total damages amounting to €260 million in 2024.
Austrian Grain Harvest Down 6% in 2024
Austria’s grain harvest in 2024 was 6% lower than the previous year, totaling 4.86 million tons.
Austria Ranks Second in Global Organic Farming
Around 27.5% of Austria’s farmland is organic, placing it second behind Liechtenstein, which has 43%, with Estonia in third place at 23.4%.