Danish agriculture support to grow with new deal

A new tripartite agreement in Denmark will see agricultural support increase to DKK 16.3 billion by 2030, according to calculations by the green think tank Concito reported by Information. Currently, the agriculture sector receives DKK 12 billion. The increase includes funds for converting land, supporting afforestation, and pyrolysis. Senior economist Andreas Lund Jørgensen from Kraka warned that excessive spending on agriculture could lead to higher costs for non-production incentives, affecting drinkable water, aquatic environments, and biodiversity. EU support constitutes the largest portion of the funds at about DKK 8.3 billion annually. The sector employs 2% of the workforce and occupies 60% of Denmark’s area. The June agreement aims to improve environmental conditions and meet Denmark’s 2030 climate goals, including a CO2 tax on farming, 250,000 hectares of new forest, and converting certain lands to protected nature. The agreement awaits formal parliamentary approval when the legislative session resumes.