Crop Industry News: Denmark
12 October 2020
Crops sown in a uniform spatial pattern produce higher yields and reduce environmental impactHigher yields and fewer weeds are possible if farmers sow wheat, maize, soy and other crops in more uniform spatial patterns, according to University of Copenhagen researchers. More precise sowing...
07 October 2020
New method reveals whether your potato is organic or notResearchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new approach that helps public agencies and commercial interests combat fraudulently-labelled organic foods. ...
06 August 2020
Plant genomes reveal the basis for adaptation to contrasting climatesIn the face of rapid climate change, it is important that plants can adapt quickly to new conditions to ensure their survival. Using field experiments and plant genome studies, an international...
02 August 2020
Danish soy and palm oil imports account for 7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions every yearA new report released by University of Copenhagen researchers indicates that Danish soybean and palm oil imports account for seven million tons of CO2 emissions annually. ...
27 July 2020
Newly discovered plant gene could boost phosphorus intakeResearchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important gene in plants that could help agricultural crops collaborate better with underground fungi—providing them with wider...
10 March 2015
New Model Measures Danish Agricultural EfficiencyDENMARK - Scientists from the Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University have drawn up a robust model that can put actual figures on the efficiency of the country's agricultural production...
05 November 2014
New Report Shows No Change in Agriculture Nutrient SurplusesDENMARK - A new DCA report shows that nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium surpluses in farming have decreased steadily over the last 20 years. The largest reductions took place until the mid-00s,...
06 October 2014
Nitrogen Compounds Control Disease Resistance in CerealsDENMARK - Nitrogen compounds play an important role in the plant’s fight against fungal diseases. Researchers are now seeking a better understanding of these mechanisms. This may present plant...
03 October 2014
Intergrated Pest Management Widens Farmers’ Control RepertoireDENMARK - A wide range of control measures can be used In the battle against weeds, pests and diseases IN agricultural crops. Denmark is leader of the pack when it comes to research in integrated...
28 October 2013
More Fertiliser Use in Denmark Can Cut Soybean ImportsDENMARK - The Danish Government has been urged to relax environment regulations to allow Danish farmers to add more fertiliser to their land. ...
23 October 2013
Monitoring Food Loss and Waste Essential to Hunger FightDENMARK - Keeping track of the enormity and nature of food loss and waste is essential to reducing the problem and to speeding efforts to eliminate hunger globally, FAO Director-General José...
08 April 2013
Food Waste has Environmental DownsideDENMARK - The production of the food we eat has an impact on the environment. But the food we do not eat also has significant adverse impacts. This is the conclusion of a report from DCA –...
04 April 2013
Biogas Plant Acquires Organic AuthorisationDENMARK - The biogas plant at Aarhus University’s Research Centre Foulum is the first in Denmark to be granted authorisation to run periodic organic productions....
08 February 2013
Danish 'Super Plants' for Higher Yields and Greener EnvironmentDENMARK - Strict environmental requirements and creative plant growers have stimulated the development of an innovative plant breeding sector in Denmark. But more can be done. That is why the...
26 October 2012
Danish Minister Supports Transparency of EU Farm SubsidiesDENMARK - The Commission has recently put forward a proposal on publishing the names of the recipients of EU agricultural funds. The proposal includes the publication of the financial aid received...
17 August 2012
Organic Grasslands Get New DesignDENMARK - Greater diversity in organic grassland can increase the ecological services provided by the field to the benefit of insects, animals and product quality. This is the rationale behind...
07 August 2012
Former Danish Food Minister Concerns Over Farmers AidDENMARK - Former food minister Henrik Hoegh is concerned about the impact the construction of buffer zones of 10 meters may have on farmers' EU subsidies. ...
18 June 2012
Should Some Support for Rural Areas be Aimed at Green Initiatives?DENMARK - At a council meeting today (18 June) Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Mette Gjerskov presented a progress report on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy....
06 June 2012
EU’s Agricultural Ministers: More for LessDENMARK - The discussion at Denmark's agricultural Minister’s green think tank this week, showed consensus that there really is no choice between productivity and sustainability....
01 June 2012
EU’s Agricultural Ministers Form Green Think TankDENMARK - The Danish agricultural minister, Mette Gjerskov, challenges her colleagues to develop new ideas for a greener agricultural policy when they meet in Kolding and Horsens 3–5 June....
17 May 2012
Danish Support for a Greener Agricultural PolicyDENMARK - Greening is one of the main new elements in the EU Commission’s reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. It is, however, a proposal that is difficult to adapt to the differing conditions...
03 February 2012
Plant-Based Manure for 'Greener Crops'DENMARK - The manure of the future does not originate from animals but from plants, according to new research. Green manure is the way ahead at a time when the use of non-organic animal manure...
19 January 2012
Danish Minister Gjerskov Believes in the Future of AgricultureDENMARK - A new report from the Institute of Food and Resource Economics provides a comprehensive overview of how Danish farmers are doing compared to their European counterparts....
11 January 2012
Computer Model to Develop Tools for Soil TillageDENMARK - A industrial postdoc project that is a joint endeavour of Aarhus University and the machine manufacturer Kongskilde A/S is to pave the way for more energy-efficient field work and increased...
06 January 2012
Agricultural Ammonia Emissions Can Be ReducedDENMARK - In Denmark approximately 3,400 people die annually due to air pollution. Senior scientist Jørgen Brandt from the National Environmental Research Institute is cited as saying that...
Herbicides Can Be Reduced By Up To 90 Per CentDENMARK - Every year farmers use large quantities of pesticides to control weeds, insects and diseases in their crops....
04 November 2011
Aarhus Re-Names Food and Ag Science Units DENMARK - Aarhus University has launched an extensive organisational development process that has resulted in new units and new names, including the food and agricultural science units....
14 April 2011
Bacteria in Pig Feed Can Reduce N ImpactDENMARK - Often the desire is to keep bacteria out of the feed, but in some cases bacteria are welcome. The little Bacillus subtilis is particularly welcome in pig feed because it has the attractive...
12 April 2011
N, P and K Surplus Cut By Almost Half DENMARK - The surplus of N, P and K from agriculture has fallen considerably in the past couple of years according to a new survey from Aarhus University. ...
25 March 2011
Energy Crops Are Sustainable in Many Ways DENMARK - Growing energy crops not only benefits the environment by increasing Denmark's production of sustainable energy. It can also help improve the aquatic environment by removing excess...
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