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This work aims to enhance understanding of the current state and prospects of the OA sector in Portugal, based on a case study where 13 interviews were conducted with professionals holding master\u2019s degrees in OA, obtained in the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra. These interviews followed a full-structured script comprising 23 questions. The results revealed primary challenges in OA, such as education-related hurdles (e.g., lack of qualifications), training obstacles (e.g., shortage of trained individuals transitioning to organic farming (OF), issues related to recognition and career development, and insufficient information targeted at farmers), as well as challenges in OF inputs (e.g., scarcity of organic fertilizers, organic seeds, and biopesticides), market issues (e.g., difficulties in finding market channels), and financial vectors (e.g., lack of support). 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