COP30 in Belém has just concluded, and the message could not be clearer: the global climate transition cannot succeed without transforming agriculture and food systems. Food systems account for roughly one-third of global greenhouse-gas emissions, and in Belém they finally received the central attention they require.
Size Matters 📊 Precision technology now covers 81% of Danish farmland, from RTK-GPS to section control (66%) and nitrogen management software (44%). But it’s not evenly spread: the average farm using these tools cultivates 180 hectares, nearly double the national average. Those using self-driving or robotic machinery manage about 365 hectares.
As spring renews the land, it’s a good moment to pause and reflect on the hands that cultivate it. In this Insight we look at the size distribution of Nordic farms. In Denmark and Sweden, farms over 100 hectares account for over 60-75% of total farmland. In Finland 43% of Read more
Yes, the number of family farms is declining in Europe. But it may not be a bad thing. Let’s dive in:
On paper, the average EU farm gets credited with 17.4 hectares. But here’s the twist: 82% of farms are smaller— much smaller, with 64% of all farms having less than 5 ha of agricultural land and additional 12% having 5-10 ha. Most of those would be considered “family farms”, but few of them would actually sustain a family.
When discussing Greenland, much of the recent global attention has focused on its strategic location, climate change, and natural resources. And, one of the most dynamic transformations happening in the country is tied to its fisheries—particularly cod (Gadus morhua). Recent statistics reveal a remarkable threefold increase in cod catches over Read more
Danish Pig Production: A Shift from Local Slaughter to Export 🚛 🐖 Yesterday’s Nordic Insights article highlighted the significant decline in pig production across the Nordics, particularly in Denmark. However, what wasn’t explicitly clear is how this decline in local slaughtering reflects a broader shift in Danish pig production. While Read more
Last week, Nordic Insights co-hosted a workshop on food security and civil preparedness. We had a unik mix of experts from different countries and fields to share their insights on food security and ways to enhance it. The red line through the workshop was that food security must be tackled Read more
Are we nearing, or have we already reached, a global peak in meat consumption? The significance of this question is clear. Meat consumption disproportionately affects climate change, biodiversity, human health, and land use, far beyond its nutritional value. Given our audience’s familiarity with these impacts, we’ll skip the statistics. The Read more
Today, we are thrilled (yes – we do love data) to bring you some fresh green insights from Statistics Denmark – released as of today! 🟩1️⃣ Have Organic Retail Sales Peaked in Denmark? In 2023, retail sales of organic food were almost unchanged from 2022, totalling 15.5 billion DKK. There Read more