Denmark, a major pork and dairy exporter, will introduce a tax on livestock carbon dioxide emissions from 2030, making it the first country to do so and hoping to inspire others to follow, the government said on Tuesday.
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Denmark will be first to impose CO2 tax on livestock emissions, government says
Denmark bets on cow feed additive to reduce methane emissions
The Nordic country has pledged to reduce emissions by 70 per cent by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
Denmark has agreed to help farmers finance a feed additive that is expected to reduce methane emissions from cattle by up to 30 per cent, as part of efforts to meet ambitious climate goals, its government said on Monday.
Danish farmers concerned carbon tax will lead to lower production
Dairy giant says new technology has reduced emissions by 1 million tonnes in two years
Copenhagen | Reuters -- Denmark's farmers on Wednesday voiced concerns that plans to levy a carbon emission tax on farming as part of efforts to meet Denmark's ambitious climate goals would force them to reduce production and close farms.
Danish genetics supplier targets improved feed conversion
DanBred launches Canadian division through AGC takeover
A tweet from the first Canadian pork producer to have pigs born using Danish genetics led to the collaboration now known as DanBred Canada. At DanBred Canada’s official launch Dec. 21 in Stratford, Gilt-Edged barn manager Charlie Illick said in 2017, the Orangeville-area farm was planning a new sow building and took a trip to […] Read more
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