Denmark confirms details of new meat tax

The Danish government has introduced a methane tax for farmers, with a rate of £34 per tonne, which is expected to double by 2035. This tax, applicable to cattle and pig farming, was initially set at about £120 per tonne but was negotiated down. However, farmers can avoid or reduce the tax by adopting technologies and practices to decrease methane emissions. The government is setting up a list of recognized technologies and practices, some of which will be funded to aid the transition. The tax is part of the government's strategy to improve export competitence by leading in decarbonisation, although the exact measurement and regulation of emissions are still under discussion.