October 23, 2023

Denmark extends deadline for modernisation of pig, cattle barns

A deadline to modernise pig and cattle barns in Denmark will be extended by one year, the Danish Agriculture Agency announced.

This means that projects that are underway but not completed will have an additional 12 months to be completed.

From 2020 to 2030, 40% of all Danish finishing pig barns will have to be renovated if the current supply to slaughterhouses is to be maintained. Additionally, the projects contribute to improving animal welfare, reducing ammonia emissions and improving the efficiency of pig farms.

The COVID-19 pandemic followed by the war in Ukraine has resulted in many farmers being unable to complete their projects.

- L&F