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New figures show that nearly one in three fields receive excessive fertilizer. Experts say Danish rules are so lenient that an essential EU directive is being breached.

»There’s a bit too much flexibility in the Danish regulations«: Denmark accused of neglecting water environment

A manure spreader in action. In some cases—though not on this field – more manure is used than the plants need, according to a report from Aarhus University. Arkivfoto: Thomas Borberg
A manure spreader in action. In some cases—though not on this field – more manure is used than the plants need, according to a report from Aarhus University. Arkivfoto: Thomas Borberg
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The Danish government has neglected to comply with an EU directive designed to protect rivers, coasts, and groundwater from pollution for years – a directive that Germany was previously convicted of violating in a notable ruling.

This is the criticism from several experts and environmental organizations following a major report from Aarhus University, which Politiken mentioned on Monday.

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