Farming
All the latest news and insight on farmers, farming and agriculture in Denmark.
Danish insect farm sets sights on feeding Europe's livestock
At the end of a small country road in Denmark is the "Enorm" factory, an insect farm set up by a Danish woman who wants to revolutionise livestock feed.
Soaking Danish summer means poor harvest for farmers
Summer 2024 is currently on course to be among the wettest on record in Denmark, with more rain falling so far in July than the average for the entire month.
Will Danish farming emissions tax mean more expensive meat?
Denmark’s government has reached an agreement with the agricultural and conservation sectors that is likely to see an emissions tax on farming. Will it affect the price of meat?
Denmark announces agreement on landmark CO2 tax for agriculture
Denmark’s government has announced an agreement with agriculture and nature conservation groups which could see the introduction of a world-first CO2 emissions tax on farming.
EXPLAINED: What is Denmark's 'dancing cow day' all about?
Organic farms in Denmark released cows from barns at 12pm on Sunday, with the animals roaming enthusiastically onto the fields as tens of thousands of spectators looked on.
Why does Denmark produce so much cheese?
From Danbo to Danablu and the Danish feta that can't be called feta - Denmark produces over four hundred thousand tonnes of cheese each year and exports it across the world. So why is Danish cheese so popular, and what are the country's best-loved cheeses?
Danish expert committee proposes CO2 emissions tax for agriculture
An expert committee on Wednesday presented its proposals for a carbon tax for agriculture, which the Danish government has long sought to implement.
EU to begin talks with farming leaders after wave of farmers' protests around Europe
The European Commission is due on Thursday to begin "strategic" talks with farmers' federations, agri-business firms, NGOs and experts on ways to assuage the ire on farms in several countries.
Danish farmers to get millions in EU drought aid
Almost 50 million kroner from the EU is to be granted to farmers in Denmark to help them cope with the financial impact of this summer’s drought.
Number of pigs on Danish farms at 25-year low
The number of pigs bred and kept at farms in Denmark has dropped to its lowest level since 1998.
Coronavirus cull pushes Danish mink farmers to pursue new careers
Reinventing himself as a brewer at age 62 would never have occurred to Poul Erik Vestergaard, but Denmark's controversial cull of the country's minks over Covid fears forced him to change course.
Danish agricultural sector softens stance on emissions tax
After years of firm opposition to any carbon tax on agriculture, the Danish Agriculture & Food Council (Landbrug & Fødevarer) interest organisation is changing tact on a likely tax on CO2 emissions in the sector.
Danish meat producer announces 350 redundancies
Danish Crown, Denmark’s largest producer of meat, is to release 350 employees due to financial challenges, the company said.
Denmark loses 'feta war' with EU
Denmark has lost a case at the European Court of Justice over its farmers exporting cheese outside the EU labelled feta, a protected designation of origin for Greek cheese.
Danish meat giant releases range of plant-based products
Danish Crown, Europe’s biggest producer of pork and Denmark’s largest beef processor, has released a new range of plant-based, vegetarian products.
Will Denmark see the return of mink farms in 2022?
After all mink breeders were last year forced by the government to close down their farms, discussions are beginning on whether the industry could return in 2022.
Danish startup unveils giant vertical farm
A purple glow illuminates stacked boxes where lettuce, herbs and kale will soon be sprouting at one of Europe's biggest "vertical farms" which has just opened in a warehouse in an industrial zone in Copenhagen.
Denmark presents plan to reduce nitrogen emissions in farming
Denmark announced Monday a plan to speed up its battle against greenhouse gases, targeting nitrogen emissions due to farming, in a decision criticised by the agricultural industry.
Danish dairy giant to test carbon footprint of farmers
Dairy giant Arla will in future check the climate impact of over 10,000 producers, according to new targets outlined by the company’s leadership.
Danish council urges EU to reassess anti-GMO stance
In the face of a worsening climate crisis and a rapidly growing global population, it is unethical not to use GMOs and gene editing technology.
Danish industry looks on nervously as UK Brexit drama unfolds
Fishing, dairy and meat production, manufacturing and pharma. A Brexit deal could yet safeguard key Danish exports to the UK.
Drones find 40,000 pumpkins on Danish farm
More than 40,000 more pumpkins than expected were found at northern Europe’s biggest producer of the squash plant, after drones were used to make a count.
Dry summer results in worst Danish harvest since 1980s
The agricultural sector is set to record huge losses after grain harvests produced the lowest output since 1983.