News article, 04. July 2023
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We’ll be back again in September.
News article, 26.November 2021
Recipe of the month.
The Danish government-controlled animal welfare label continues to be a strong parameter for Danish consumers and companies.
Denmark is intent on continuing its efforts to be a pioneering country for organic agricultural production.
At the pig congress in Herning, SEGES Danish Pig Research Centre published ground-breaking results on ad libitum feeding, so-called 'luxury feeding' of pigs.
Danish Agriculture & Food Council Pig Production, Danish Pig Producers and Danske Svineslagterier agree on sustainable vision for Danish pig production by 2050.
This year’s Danish Pig Congress: sustainability in pig production, future food production and research into feeding methods for market development
News article, 20.December 2021
Despite 2021's challenges, the Danish pig production has strived to uphold Denmark's position as a leader in competitive and sustainable food production.
Danish food cluster aims for carbon neutrality by 2050: SEGES provides climate training and a digital climate calculation tool for all farmers.
Every year, three farmers in Denmark who have gone the extra mile for sustainability, sales and technology, are selected as the Farmers of the Future.
The excitement was tangible when Restaurant Palægade in Copenhagen was proclaimed the winner of the prestigious Pork Dish of the Year award.
News article, 27.January 2022
A trial by SEGES Innovation shows that there is a 35% reduction in methane emissions from slurry after a finisher producer started to discharge more often.
SEGES Innovation shared knowledge and experience when Pig Progress held an international webinar on loose-housed nursing sows in December.
Danish foodservice, like global peers, saw pandemic-driven revenue decline but aims to rebound pre-2023 levels, per Danish Agriculture & Food Council.
Despite ongoing Covid challenges in Denmark, the food industry has continued to supply products globally. But how does Danish pig meat production adapt?
News article, 28.February 2022
China is currently one of the most important markets for Danish food exports. We are taking a brief look at the Chinese market.
Danish consumers and their relationship with food is the subject of a new consumer analysis from Danish Agriculture & Food Council.
An international climate conference will be held in Denmark on September 8 and 9, 2022.
A piglet incubator keeps the litter with the sow, reducing the need for nursing sows. SEGES Innovation tests methods to ensure milk supply in the incubator.
A new catalogue is designed to inspire pig producers on sustainable development in their work with the environment, social responsibility and farm management.
News article, 31.March 2022
Bornholm ferries aim to sail on biogas from agricultural slurry. This, at least, is the green vision of Bornholm’s Danish Agriculture & Food Council.
The latest statistics from SEGES provide details of the carbon footprint from Denmark’s pig production.
Statistics indicate that antibiotic use has declined over the past 20 years despite an increase in the national pig production. Here are five key facts.
On 25th June, medicinal zinc in Danish pig production will come to an end. SEGES Innovation offers tools to help producers navigate challenges post-phasing.
News article, 29.April 2022
Summer's arrival amps up Danish barbecues. A survey from the Danish Agriculture & Food Council reveals everything you need to know about Danish barbecue habits.
Merete Juhl will take up the position as the Danish Agriculture & Food Council’s new CEO with effect from 1 August 2022.
ESGreen Tool. This is the name of the tool designed to calculate the carbon footprint of farms in Denmark and will support farmers’ future climate choices.
Breeding, feed insights, and better conditions boost Danish pig productivity, aligning with a sustainable vision for pig production.
News article, 31.May 2022
40 per cent of Danes are making a greater effort to reduce food waste in their daily lives. Rising food prices and more focus on sustainability are the reason.
A survey on UK consumers on behalf of the Danish Agriculture & Food Council focuses on UK consumers’ priorities. Climate and sustainability are two key factors.
Danish food cluster aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 70% greenhouse gas reduction by 2030 through knowledge sharing and excellence rewards.
From June 26, 2022, EU pig producers can't use medicinal zinc for piglet diarrhea, posing challenges. The Zero Zinc Summit in Copenhagen addresses this.
News article, 29.June 2022
Danish pig production’s largest professional event will be held again this year on 25-26 October in Herning, Jutland. Remember to make a note in your diary!
Danish consumer confidence drops amid Ukraine war. A new survey shows that Danes are particularly concerned about the rising prices of food, energy and fuel.
Agriculture is focusing on initiatives that can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions. Much of agriculture’s carbon footprint comes from livestock production.
Danish exports continued to grow in 2021 - despite a decline in exports to Danish pig production’s two largest markets.
News article, 29.September 2022
It’s been a good grain harvest for Denmark this year.
Danish farmers regularly open their farms to the public, including special events like Åbent Landbrug and Sofari, offering people a glimpse into modern farming.
Throughout 2021, Danish pig production faced a number of challenges caused by changing demand and instability in the global market.
SEGES Innovation is holding its annual pig congress in Herning, Denmark from 25-26 October 2022. The event is the largest of its type in Danish pig production.
News article, 31.October 2022
Delicious recipe featuring roast pork and root vegetables. This appetising winter dish is easy to prepare.
Danish producers have received new pig feeding guidelines since the phasing out of zinc came into force on 26 June 2022.
Lemvig municipality in central Denmark has the potential to become self-sufficient in green gas.
SEGES Innovation and its partners are committed to developing effective methods against piglet diarrhoea.
Sustainable development in food production is high on the list of current research, not least because it is an area with considerable development potential.
News article, 30.November 2022
Oven-cooked dish featuring succulent collar of pork with flavour-enhancing spices. The meat will take care of itself, simmering in dark beer and apple juice.
This year's feed company trial focuses on testing the productivity of various feed mixtures with a lower carbon footprint.
SIAL Paris is the largest one-stop shop in the industry, the place for tastemakers and trend seekers looking to develop their business.
Denmark’s annual pig congress in Herning, which took place on 25-26 October 2022, is a major event that brings together the majority involved in the industry.
News article, 19.December 2022
Join us at the Think Piglet Health & Nutrition conference in Copenhagen on September 21-22, 2023!
Pig producers must consider design, monitoring, and nutrition for piglets in loose-housed nursing sow systems.
The Danish pig sector has a clear vision of where it’s heading. Over the coming years, focus will be trained on sustainability and animal welfare.
The German Meat Congress (Deutscher Fleischkongress) in Mainz on 22nd and 23rd November attracted a large turnout.
Pork Dish of the Year recently celebrated its 11th anniversary. The competition focuses on the use of good, local ingredients and the story behind.
News article, 24.February 2023
The Danish Agriculture & Food Council takes action when it comes to the climate.
Danish agriculture is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and new green technologies are an important part of the solution.
The year has brought a change to Coop's labelling scheme for animal welfare. The Danish retailers are signing up to the government's animal welfare label.
Pig slaughtering is expected to decline by 10-15% in the first half of 2023. One of the factors is the closure of many finisher farms in Denmark the past year.
The Danish food cluster reached new heights in 2022 with record exports - gains that support both the Danish economy and prosperity in general.
News article, 29.March 2023
If you need to use the last of the winter’s Jerusalem artichokes, this stew with curry, red lentils and pork is ideal.
Denmark meets all EU animal welfare requirements and in many of the areas we exceed the requirements, which means good conditions, healthy and contented pigs.
According to the latest InterPIG figures (2021), Denmark is one of the most productive countries in the world when it comes to pig breeding.
Frequent manure discharge is one way to reduce methane formation in pig production. Read here how it works and how to improve long-term effectiveness.
Scientists, experts, and companies are endeavouring to identify ways to combine new knowledge, technologies, and strategies to reduce the climate footprint.
News article, 28.April 2023
Spicy salad with thin slices of grilled pork heart, buckwheat kernels, salted blackcurrants and tahini honey dressing.
You’re invited to join us at the international Agri-Food & Climate Circle conference in Copenhagen on 10-11 May 2023, organised by SEGES Innovation.
News article, 30.May 2023
With effect from 1 May, it is a legal requirement that frequent discharge be carried out in existing finisher units and in all new pig units.
A new climate label will enable consumers to make climate-friendly choices when filling their shopping trolleys.
The latest edition of Facts & Figures covers a number of different topics about Danish agriculture and food production.
Danish consumers generally want to change their habits for reasons of the climate and sustainability.
The Danish Agriculture & Food Council is calling on politicians to act and set up a pyrolysis task force to help remove legislative barriers against pyrolysis.
News article, 30.June 2023
The new Twistpak vaccine containers, developed by Boehringer Ingelheim, allows for the mixing of two vaccines against frequently occurring pig diseases.
Daily life in the pig units plays a key role in how significant climate impact is on one kg of pig meat – and it doesn’t need to involve any additional costs.
Danish pig producers off to a good start with the ambitious PRRS reduction plan.
At this year’s Sofari (so=Danish for sow), some 6,000 Danes turned up for an educational and enjoyable day at 11 organic pig farms.
The Danish agricultural and food industry’s new climate plan has the potential to reduce CO2e-emissions by between 6.7 and 9.3 million tonnes by 2030.
News article, 04.July 2023
News article, 28.September 2023
A key event in Danish pig production kicks off on 24-25 October and registration is now open.
Visit us at our stand at this year’s ANUGA to be held from Saturday, 7 October to Wednesday, 11 October.
A 2.6% growth in the pig population and a 6.2% growth in the number of finishers in Denmark in the previous quarter may be a sign that the market is turning.
The past half year, it has been possible to increase production of entire male pigs as more slaughterhouses enable producers to take out entire male contracts.
The need for agriculture to find innovative solutions in a climate-challenged world is acute, not least because the viability of agriculture is under threat.
There’s not much that can beat a BBQ on a warm summer’s evening. Here’s an idea that will get the juices flowing.
Proteins and their amino acids are important for your body, as they help regulate body temperature, energy level and heat production, among other functions
Danish slaughterhouses presented a joint vision for the sector with a clear recommendation that loose-housing is the future for Danish sows.
The EU's climate requirements have long been a keenly debated topic across the Union.
Companies and scientists have joined forces to bring about a substantial reduction of CO2 in pig feed.
Durability is an important competitive parameter for fresh and processed meat products.
International conference turns the spotlight on welfare and piglet production
News article, 31.October 2023
In Ursula von der Leyen's 'State of the European Union' speech, there was an absence of the revision of the common European animal welfare legislation.
The 2023 revision of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) has been the subject of great debate in Norway and Sweden.
German consumers are conscious consumers concerned about their health and the world around them.
Experts from around the world shared their knowledge of increasing the survival, productivity, health and welfare of piglets and the robustness of weaners.
Discover more about Danish initiatives in animal health, disease protection and reduced antibiotic usage in Danish pig production.
Enjoy this delicious dish of tender, spicy fillet of pork and carrots baked in orange marinade.
News article, 27.November 2023
The main themes at this year’s Herning pig conference held on 24-25 October were preparing the next generation and the future of Danish pig production.
The market for Danish pigs has changed rapidly. In order to increase its competitive power, Danish Crown will implement an action programme to reduce costs.
New research is developing a process for upcycling blood from Danish finisher production.
Productivity and cheaper feed make Denmark one of the countries with the lowest production costs in Europe – despite higher prices and higher wages.
We’re delighted to share the latest updates from the Danish pig industry, especially as 2022 reveals some interesting trends.
A new study concludes that consumers would rather pay for higher welfare than for a reduced climate footprint when buying pork.
News article, 27.October 2021
Danish scientists are investigating alternatives to imported soya in a range of research projects. Two of these projects are particularly interesting.
An annual study shows that consumers can be assured that Danish pork is free from drug residues and banned hormones.
From June 2022, the use of medicinal zinc in the EU will be banned both for climate reasons and for the fear of resistance.
The Global Climate Taskforce has now put forward 15 recommendations which could lead to multiple global climate effects.
On 4 October 2021, the long-awaited agreement on the green transition of Danish agriculture fell into place.
Through a joint effort, more than nine out of ten livestock transport vehicles that cross into the Danish border are now sufficiently clean.
News article, 30.September 2021
Indigenous vegetable protein looks set to replace much of the imported soya in animal feed, and the industry is doing all it can to accelerate developments.
The Annual Report on Danish pig meat production in 2020 has just been published. Read more about the annual statistics here.
What types of meat do the Danes eat and how many times per day does meat feature on the menu? A new survey has looked into the Danes’ meat consumption.
On 26 and 27 October 2021, SEGES Danish Pig Research Centre is holding its annual pig congress in Herning, Denmark.
Fifty scientists and industry representatives from over 20 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America came together at an online workshop.
Danish pig production is not only important for exports. More importantly, it also impacts individual farmers who are directly dependent on their production.
News article, 20.December 2023
Use in Denmark was 34.1 mg per kg animal. Denmark used 57% fewer antibiotics for Danish livestock than the average usage in Europe.
The proposals are far-reaching but do not address the existing challenges across the EU.
Danish Crown is investing £100m in a 30,500sq.m. state-of-the-art processing facility in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, which is due to open early 2024.
The Pork Dish of 2023 award went to the iconic Svinkløv Badehotel and Sous Chef Oliver Bendi, whose dish with its superb flavours, dazzled the judges.
Thank you for this year and we look forward to seeing you again in 2024.
News article, 30.June 2021
A new report from the WRI (World Resources Institute) published in May 2021, follows up on a previous, focusing on how to achieve climate goals in agriculture.
COVID-19 has triggered new consumer patterns. Health, self-indulgence and safety have come to the forefront of consumers’ minds during the pandemic.
SkyClean is a piece of ground-breaking technology which, through a process known as pyrolysis can halve agriculture’s climate gas emissions.
Efficient disease control is based on high standards of hygiene. Denmark is doing a lot to ensure that infectious animal diseases do not enter the country.
News article, 27.May 2021
Focus on global climate change and the ways in which the food sector can tackle it has never been greater or more relevant than today.
Despite a year of instability and pandemic, the Danish pig sector’s wheels keep turning. The following section covers developments from 2010 to 2020.
With over 90 different taste nuances, pork is rich in flavour, quality and texture. Is it possible to distinguish the taste between different pig breeds?
Danish pork and bacon products are known and popular across the world.
News article, 28.April 2021
An international report reveals that Denmark’s pig and dairy industries have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world.
Achieving a better climate means that we need to think globally.
A climate tool is helping to pave the way for more sustainable pig production.
In collaboration with Copenhagen University, SEGES Danish Pig Research Centre is currently working on a vaccine to further reduce antibiotic consumption.
Denmark has the world’s highest consumption of organic products measured per capita.
News article, 29.March 2021
2020 was a landmark year in many ways.
The Danish flexi percentage of 7 per cent of the EU’s agricultural subsidy will be extended until 2022. A positive contribution to the green transition.
The Danish Agriculture & Food Council has, for the second time, studied the Danes’ attitudes and priorities to sustainability.
A new food pairing analysis has examined which ingredients can be served with pork to produce the perfect taste experience. The results are surprising.
News article, 29.February 2024
In a trial three different systems for clearing slurry away from the farrowing section for have shown that ammonia emissions can be reduced.
The video tells you more about the winning dish from Svinkløv Badehotel, which scooped the title of Pork Dish of the Year 2023.
The Danish Parliament recently adopted a new animal welfare agreement which, in a number of respects, raises the bar of what Danish farmers will need to do.
New and extensive documentation requirements came into force at the end of January 2024.
Danish scientists have carried out a major genomic analysis of pigs, which is set to contribute to the green transition of pig production.
News article, 26.March 2024
Exports of Danish pig meat, bi-products, and live piglets in 2023 showed a general decline in volume and an increase in value over the period.
"The reasons for promoting a varied diet that includes meat are many and it is important to incorporate scientific aspects to ensure a nuanced approach.”
In the summer of 2022, DanBred implemented two new piglet survival traits in their breeding goal.
An easy and eye-catching salad bowl with a smattering of meat.
News article, 23.April 2024
The purpose of the Danish parliament’s green tripartite is to formulate together how agriculture can ensure more climate-efficient production.
Danish Crown’s development programme, Climate Track, focuses on parameters such as the climate, social responsibility, animal welfare and biodiversity.
Denmark’s pig production initiative sets new standards and raises the bar for the EU’s animal welfare standards, with a focus on loose housing.
Sow survival is a new trait in DanBred’s breeding goals for Landrace and Yorkshire.
Pig hearts that have simmered over a low heat. So tender that they melt in the mouth.
News article, 21.May 2024
A study carried out by SEGES Innovation indicates that the wire-type cleaner system will reduce methane emissions from slurry in finisher units.
WelFarmers is a new EU project to promote practical solutions to welfare challenges in European pig production.
European pig production experienced a general downturn in 2023. What is the outlook for the rest of 2024?
An easy, fast and delicious meal for warm evenings around the BBQ
We will be back with our next newsletter in September.
News article, 26.September 2024
A historic agreement will ensure that Denmark is the first country in the world to introduce a CO2e tax on animal products
February 8 marked a milestone in animal welfare: a new agreement ensures loose housing for Danish pigs, more pigs with intact tails, and increased training
The Danish agricultural sector and the food industry have been successful in substantially increasing their exports over the past year
Practical solutions that have been shown to enhance pig welfare will be identified and shared in a major EU project.
The annual pig congress in Herning, Denmark, will open its doors on 22-23 October to welcome Danish pig producers to its 40th anniversary
20-21 Nov 2024, Danish Agriculture & Food Council and SEGES Innovation host experts in Copenhagen to discuss sustainable pig feeding practices and technologies
This October, we are starting a new series. We will be reporting regularly on the various measures the industry is taking to achieve its climate objectives
Recipe of the month
News article, 30.October 2024
From 2030, Danish farmers will have to pay a tax on carbon emissions from Danish agriculture.
In addition to its good taste and texture, pork provides us with a wide range of nutrients.
The goal is ambitious: 50% reduction in CO2e emissions from Danish pig production by 2030.
COPA, the European voice of farmers, has elected Søren Søndergaard as one of the six Vice-Presidents of the organisation.
Eye-catching ragout with diced pork and lots of vegetables, served with pasta and tomato salad.
News article, 27.November 2024
Denmark’s pig sector’s 40th anniversary congress – update, review and investments in the green transition
Director of Danish research and development organisation within the food and farming sector scoops award.
A delicious and filling soup where Ingrid peas (chickpeas or butterbeans) provide a slightly untraditional twist.
A broad majority in the Danish Parliament supports the Green Tripartite Agreement in its entirety and has entered into a political framework agreement.