Jens Christian Sørensen, a traditional dairy farmer, is also investing in technologies to reduce emissions. He uses sensors to monitor the health and well-being of his cows and calves, and is planning to adopt feed additives to reduce emissions. Sørensen said: “The dairy industry has to face this challenge, but it’s not the end.”
Sørensen is confident about the future, thanks to continued stable international demand for Danish dairy products. Two-thirds of Denmark’s butter and half of its milk powder are phone number list exported, and this trend looks set to continue. However, he has noticed that his children eat much less meat than they did when he was their age, especially less beef.
however, goes beyond the fiscal issue: how much space should be left in Denmark for animal husbandry? Brodersen, the organic farmer who has converted part of his land to fruit and vegetable cultivation, sees this transformation as a great opportunity: "Without the tax, everyone would continue as before," he said. "Cows are necessary in nature, but you have to find a balance between milk and vegetables."
Denmark has once again shown that it is at the forefront of the fight against climate change. This new approach will increase the pressure on countries such as Germany, the United States and Switzerland to take effective measures in the agricultural sector and make agriculture more sustainable.
The Danish climate package also includes measures to combat nitrogen emissions, which damage watercourses. In addition, 10% of agricultural land is planned to be converted into natural habitats in the next 20 years.