Two North Jutland farming associations, Agillix and Fjordland, say they want to pause their work in the local green tripartite bodies. They cite uncertainty about future rules on nitrogen, fertilizer and pesticides.
The decision was reported on August 24, 2026 by DR. The two associations cover North Jutland and the Lemvig and Skive areas. According to DR, they argue that the uncertainty about future laws for the sector is too great.
Agillix chairman Carl Christian Pedersen told DR that long-term decisions cannot be made under these conditions. He said the associations cannot sit at the negotiating table without knowing what the future holds for farmers. Per DR, he pointed to the government platform, which he said adds legislation on top of the existing tripartite tasks.
The green tripartite is meant to convert agricultural land into nature. The framework agreement was reached in 2024, when the farming sector accepted lower CO2 emissions, reduced nitrogen discharges and land conversion. As stated by the Danish government, the June 2024 deal was titled Aftale om et Grønt Danmark.
Denmark is divided into 23 tripartite areas. Agillix and Fjordland take part in the local bodies for Nordlige Kattegat og Skagerrak, Mariager Fjord and Limfjorden. Municipalities, Naturstyrelsen and Danmarks Naturfredningsforening also sit at the tables, DR reports.
Nature group understands the frustration
Thorkild Kjeldsen from Danmarks Naturfredningsforening is a member of Lokal Trepart Limfjorden. He told DR that he understands the farmers’ frustration, because the local agreements are based on voluntary participation. As noted by Kjeldsen, landowners need to know what they are signing up for.
Kjeldsen added that the farmers have acted constructively so far. He said much legislative work had been on hold during the period without a government, and that politicians owe farmers clarity on nitrogen and pesticide rules. Pedersen stressed to DR that the associations still support the green tripartite and see significant potential in the work.
Regional outlet Nordjyske reports that the pause comes at a critical point, when the local land conversion plans are meant to be completed. According to Nordjyske, new state requirements have created such uncertainty about farmers’ economy and framework conditions that the associations fear landowners will lose trust in the process.
Dagbladet Holstebro-Struer reports that Fjordland has already paused its cooperation in the local tripartite around Nissum Fjord. The association’s chair said there that members risk losing up to a third of their land under current proposals. Land use and farmland prices are central to the conversion plans.
