Agriculture covers more than 60 per cent. of our land area, which makes Denmark Europe's most intensively cultivated country. The agricultural sector accounts for more than 25 per cent. of Danish greenhouse gas emissions, while emissions from agriculture, forestry, horticulture and fishing are expected to rise to 45 per cent. in 2030.

In addition to seizing large areas, Denmark's animal production is also dependent on a large import of artificial fertilizers and animal feed such as soy. In addition, current agricultural production emits greenhouse gases and nutrients far above the environment's tolerance limits. It creates major environmental problems, e.g. in the aquatic environment, where only approx. five percent of Danish coastal waters are in good ecological condition.

We must have reversed that situation. Nature, environment and economy do not have to be opposites of each other, but can instead go hand in hand to create an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable agriculture. At the same time, biomass from agriculture, such as straw, grass and manure, can play an important role in the green transition if it is used correctly and if we plan our use of Denmark's limited area sensibly.

It is important that agriculture contributes to the fight to reduce Denmark's emission of greenhouse gases if we are to live up to our share of the Paris Agreement. In the Green Transition Denmark, we therefore work for gentler cultivation methods, that more and more carbon is stored in soil and biomass, and that ecology and the principles of organic cultivation become mainstream throughout Danish agriculture. We must change consumption habits and diet in favor of more vegetable foods rather than meat, and the extent of the current intensive animal production must be limited - both in light of the climate crisis and the planetary limits.

In the Green Transition Denmark, we seek opportunities for synergies and joint solutions with farmers, researchers, politicians and other stakeholders in Denmark and the EU.

The path towards balanced agriculture requires innovation and ambitious regulation in Denmark. At the same time, the EU puts the environment and climate high on the agenda and often sets overall goals and regulations that the member states must comply with. That is why the Green Transition Denmark is involved in debate and policy development in the agricultural and food sector both at home and in Brussels. In this way, we help to ensure that we take the right steps towards a more sustainable food system, the EU's objectives and the necessary reduction in Danish agricultural greenhouse gas emissions of 55-65 per cent. towards 2030.