OECD Report Highlights 30% Rise in Agricultural Output Amid Environmental Concerns
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reported a significant increase in agricultural production across its member countries, with a rise of over 30% from 1990 to 2023. This growth has occurred despite a reduction in agricultural land area, as detailed in the 2026 update of the OECD's report on environmental performance in agriculture. The report highlights that since 2013, agricultural production has outpaced the use of key inputs such as energy, freshwater, and fertilizers, indicating a decoupling of agricultural growth from environmental pressures. However, the report also notes that while some environmental indicators, like nitrogen and phosphorus balances, have improved, others, such as farmland biodiversity, continue to deteriorate. The OECD attributes these trends to agricultural intensification and changes in land use patterns. 
