Houses near Industrial Farming in Bukkerup, Denmark

Locals live close to factory farms in an area 60 kilometers west of Copenhagen. When the wind comes from the “wrong” direction, the smell from the farm is perceived to be awful.
In the surroundings of the small villages Tingerup, Bukkerup, Baarup and Soderup a pig farmer and his three sons own and operate eight pig factory farms.
Small farms are disappearing, and residents reported frequent smells, noise and air pollution to Greenpeace Nordic in Denmark. Many locals worry that the disposal of great quantities of manure releases chemicals and toxic substances into the air, and they complain of noises, air pollution, environmental damage and health problems.

Unique identifier: GP0STTCCC

Type: Image

Shoot date: 15/03/2019

Locations: Bukkerup, Denmark, Europe

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Wildlight / Selene Magnolia

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Pig Factory Farms in Denmark

Denmark produces more than 31 million pigs annually, which, together with the annual production of 1.5 million cattles, makes up 19 percent of Denmark’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Inside the walls of industrial farms, animals’ existence are reduced to short lives inside small booths or cages. Besides its effect on the climate, meat production in Denmark further has a negative impact on the local environment, landscape, biodiversity and public health.
Greenpeace Nordic in Denmark demands a reduction in the number of pigs and cattles produced by the meat industry in Denmark. The decrease in amount of agricultural land used for production of animal feed should simultaneously give space to more nature, forest and production of organic, plant-based crops. Furthermore, the public system has to contribute to a transition of the consumption of less meat and more green foods.

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