Organic rye

Rye has modest requirements regarding soil, fertilization and climate. These properties give it an edge over other crops in the northern latitudes. Rye is also exceptionally suitable for organic farming.

The demand for organic products has been on the increase in many other European countries as well. Consumers in countries like Sweden, Denmark, England and Germany are favourable towards organic farming, even though the market is still relatively limited. In Finland as much as 24 % of rye crops were organically grown in 2002. The proportion changes from year to year according to weather conditions. Finnish bread made from locally grown rye has always held a clean and safe image in the public.