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Today, the Danish government held a press conference about their intended political goals. One of their min goals is the reduction of conventional pig production.

Specifically, there will be a temporary moratorium/ban on expanding conventional pig farms. Furthermore, there shall be a four-party agreement between farmers as well as environmental and animal welfare organisations on the future of pig production. This includes a national ban on spraying pesticides in vulnerable groundwater areas.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen states that in the future, Danish pig production shall focus on the pigs that are consumed here or processed domestically before export.

Søren Søndergaard, chairman of the agricultural interest organisation Landbrug & Fødevarer (Agriculture & Food) criticised the governments plans.

- The government is determined to make it more difficult and more expensive to produce food in Denmark.

He adds that, in general, he “wishes the government would address the consequences of its own policies”.

He describes a pesticide ban as ‘symbolic’ and emphasises that Danish farmers currently have no idea how new nitrogen regulations will affect them next year.

- Danish farmers are operating under a great deal of uncertainty at the moment. Everything is up in the air, so it would be a sign of responsibility, not weakness, if the government were to pause and reconsider, he says.

- That is the best way to achieve a better aquatic environment, improved animal welfare and sound agricultural production, he says.

Sources:

https://regeringen.dk/aktuelt/publikationer-og-aftaletekster/regeringens-arbejdsprogram/

https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/live-seneste-nyt-fra-dansk-politik-2?focusId=12248817#liveblog-embed

https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/live-seneste-nyt-fra-dansk-politik-2?focusId=12249535#liveblog-embed

https://nyheder.tv2.dk/live/politik/2025-08-11-dansk-politik?entry=a81db575-f9bb-4cf9-8325-c9c855adea55

Hello everyone,

I have a deep passion for traditional food and old varieties thereof. To my big disappointment, we don’t eat much buckwheat in the Nordic country, which is a shame in my opinion.

Buckwheat has a long history, and has also been consumed a lot in the Nordic area throughout the ages. In Denmark, it had a special role on the island of Funen/Fyn, where the porridge version has sticked to the islands history for centuries. When cultivating the plains of Jutland, buckwheat played a major role in the conversion of the heathlands.

Healthwise, buckwheat has many good properties. Despite its name, it is not a traditional grain, so it is free of gluten. In addition, it is rich in protein, minerals and fibres, making it a valuable source of nutrients.

I first encoutered Her Majesty the Queen of Cereals on my travels to Eastern Europe, where it is a staple food in many countries. Eaten as porridge or like rice, she has many faces and shapes. Her slightly nutty flavour being a pleasure for most people.

I like to eat buckwheat as many people would eat rice. My go-to comford food is buckwheat “rice“ with fried or baked vegetables, cooked in oat cream and served with frikadeller/patties. But there are many ways to enjoy her, so find the best way for you.

https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/svinegylle-har-forurenet-vandloeb-i-hele-landet-med-tungmetaller

Almost four out five (79 percent) watercourses are polluted with zinc, and almost half (48 percent) are polluted with copper.

Approximately 70 and 75 percent of the zinc and copper respectively, that is in our aquatic environments, is assumed to come from agricultural fertilisers (including manure). Especially manure from pigs has caused this, senior researcher John Jensen explains. Zink and copper have been increasingly fed to pigs to prevent diarrhoea and increase growth.