Global Research Trends in Organic Farming: A Bibliometric Analysis (2014–2024)

Nur Azza Kanna Rombeallo, Desy Dwi Putri, Patin Nabila, Resky Nuralisa Gunawan

Abstract


Organic farming has gained increasing global attention as a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture, addressing pressing concerns related to environmental degradation, food safety, and long-term food security. However, the rapidly expanding body of research in this field has created fragmentation and lacks a comprehensive understanding of thematic developments, geographic distribution, and methodological trends. To address this gap, a holistic analysis was needed to map the global research landscape on organic farming. This study conducted a bibliometric and visualization analysis to systematically evaluate research trends, thematic clusters, and emerging topics in organic farming from 2014 to 2024. The contribution of this research lies in providing a strategic overview that supports future research, policy formulation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Data were retrieved from the Scopus database and analyzed using the PRISMA protocol. A total of 884 relevant publications were selected for performance analysis, co-authorship mapping, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic trend visualization using VOS viewer and Bibliophagy. The results revealed that organic farming research has shifted from a narrow agronomic focus to include broader interdisciplinary themes such as sustainable development, policy, certification, animal welfare, and food safety. Four main clusters emerged: sustainable development and agricultural policy, agronomic practices and soil health, animal husbandry, and food quality and microbiology. Research output peaked in 2021, dominated by journals focused on sustainability. Keyword overlay analysis showed a temporal evolution toward topics related to certification, spatiotemporal analysis, and sustainability frameworks, indicating increased alignment with global development goals. This study concluded that organic farming research is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary, with strong policy and sustainability orientations. Future research should explore technological integration and regional studies to enhance the global impact of organic agriculture.


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Agricultural policy; Certification; Food production; Perception; Sustainable agriculture; Sustainable development; Spatiotemporal analysis

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