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'Agreement on a Green Denmark', which sets the course of action for the future food production

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Meat in dietary guidelines: Still room for pork

A closer look at the quantity recommendations by various countries makes it clear that pork still has a role to play.

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Read more about Export report for the first half year 2025 Photo: DAFC

News article, 27.October 2025

Export report for the first half year 2025

Danish pigmeat is much in demand across the world. Here is a summary of the first six months.

Read more about Danish pork is known for its high food safety, quality and consistency Photo: DAFC

News article, 27.October 2025

Danish pork is known for its high food safety, quality and consistency

This is made possible through our sustained efforts in the areas listed below.

Read more about Production with intact tails: how a pig producer is getting ready Photo: DAFC

News article, 27.October 2025

Production with intact tails: how a pig producer is getting ready

From 1 January, farmers who have signed up to the Danish initiative, United Around Intact Tails, will increase the number of pigs produced with intact tails.

Read more about EU team’s farm visit: what’s needed to produce loose-housed sows Photo: DAFC

News article, 27.October 2025

EU team’s farm visit: what’s needed to produce loose-housed sows

The European UCOL team visited a Danish pig producer to learn about his experience with loose-housed nursing sows and new solutions for emissions reduction.

Read more about Thousands of Danes took part in Open Farm day Ture Andersen, Danish Agriculture & Food Council

News article, 27.October 2025

Thousands of Danes took part in Open Farm day

21st September was the 30th anniversary of the Open Farm scheme when farmers from across Denmark opened their farms to the public.

Read more about Hazelnut crusted pork culotte with buckwheat risotto and aubergine Photo: DAFC

News article, 27.October 2025

Hazelnut crusted pork culotte with buckwheat risotto and aubergine

Delicious hazelnut crusted pork culotte with buckwheat risotto with grilled aubergine.

Read more about Productivity increase in pig production Photo: DAFC

News article, 29.September 2025

Productivity increase in pig production

Experts expect Danish pig production to increase by almost 4 per cent this year. Exports are also expected to rise.

Read more about Danish meat producers call for dialogue Photo: Pexels.com

News article, 29.September 2025

Danish meat producers call for dialogue

The industry will use this year’s Anuga to highlight its commitment to sustainability and climate protection.

Read more about Low level antibiotic consumption in Denmark

News article, 29.September 2025

Low level antibiotic consumption in Denmark

For more than 30 years, an effective concept has ensured that the use of antibiotics in livestock production – and therefore in pig production – has remained significantly low.

Read more about Compensation will mean more pigs get to keep a curl in their tail Photo: DAFC

News article, 29.September 2025

Compensation will mean more pigs get to keep a curl in their tail

Danish pig producers will be able to receive DKK 50 in compensation per pig produced with an intact tail.

Read more about Celery puré, vegetables and pork collar Photo: DAFC

News article, 29.September 2025

Celery puré, vegetables and pork collar

Preparation time: Approx. 1 hour

Read more about Denmark is set to meet the climate target by 2030 Photo: DAFC

News article, 26.May 2025

Denmark is set to meet the climate target by 2030

Denmark will meet its climate target of a 70 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, ministry estimates in a new projection

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