Arable farmers, what does it take to convert in Denmark?

Summary

Sufficient premiums, targeted subsidies, and payments for ecosystem services compensate the farmers and maintain a competitive farm income.
Practical recommendations
• Use knowledge and recommendations from experienced advisors or peers to optimise input and fixed costs and overall revenues
• Enhance resilience to uncontrollable production conditions by diversifying crops and varieties
• Combine high-value crops (such as grass clover seed or arable vegetables) with bulk products to balance income and risk
• Identify a yield level that minimises vulnerability to fluctuation in prices or environmental factors
• Align cultivation methods and production ambitions that match reduced input costs through resource-efficient practices and self-sufficiency where possible
• Document increases in biodiversity and nature value with the help of certified advisors, enabling payments or subsidies based on measurable ecosystem values
• Calculate the farm´s climate impact to avoid potential penalties or taxes.