Agriculture & Food
'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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News article, 27.November 2025
Pork – a natural and efficient supplement for iron in the diet
Iron deficiency is a global problem that affects around 30 per cent of the world’s population, particularly women of childbearing age, children and young people
News article, 27.November 2025
Pig Congress 2025: Spotlight on the future of pig production
With over 2,100 attendees – half of whom were pig producers – the Pig Congress 2025 was the largest ever. The event focused on exports, animal welfare and sustainability in an industry in transition.
News article, 27.November 2025
Loin of pork with crackling strips and beetroot salad
A dish for special occasions with loin of pork, beetroot salad and crackling strips
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Benchmark for pig production
See how EU-countries work with animal welfare, food safety, sustainability and quality ensurance.
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Statistics
Get a statistical overview of the Danish pig industry. The data presented in the charts covers the years 2012 to date.
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Market Reports
Weekly market reports on the global pig market
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