First farmer carbon tax created

Chris McCullough For Agri-View
Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2024

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Denmark is a big exporter of dairy and pork produce. Agriculture emissions comprise 22.4 percent of the country’s total carbon emissions, compared with 15.6 percent seen 10 years ago.

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Dairy farmer Steen Norgaard Madsen, chairman of the Dairy Association, says, 'The recommendations for how we in Denmark work with climate, biodiversity, forests and drinking water at the same time are historic. No doubt this will change something on all farms.'

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Chris McCullough For Agri-View

DENMARK – The Danish government has introduced an agricultural carbon tax payable by farmers, the first of its kind worldwide. Starting in 2030, the climate tax on agriculture will be charged at 300 Danish krone – US$43 – per ton of carbon-dioxide equivalent produced, increasing to750 Danish krone – US$107 – by 2035.

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With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris McCullough is always on the hunt for his next story. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the heart of Northern Ireland and is based on the country’s east coast. He travels around the world to bring readers international news.