SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN DENMARK
Leading The Way To The Farms Of Tomorrow Denmark serves as a testbed for exploring green farming solutions and generally improving agriculture and its impact on both nature and climate
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enmark has been a forerunner in the development of new tools and techniques for boosting food and agricultural production in a sustainable way. This tradition of innovation is closely intertwined with the Danish collaborative culture that dates back to the first dairy cooperatives of the mid19th century. The sector today serves as
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a role model for technological innovation and resource efficiency, as well as high production yields. Consequently, Denmark is today a major exporter of technology that supports the green transition of the global food value chain. Danish farmers employ precision agriculture to minimise their environmental footprint, while food manufacturers increasingly
embrace digital solutions, automation and advanced predictive maintenance tools. As large-scale consumers of water and energy, the food sector and agriculture industry are pushing for technological smart solutions in order to reduce consumption and recycle wastewater and heat. Livestock manure and food production side streams have consequently become feedstock for