Summary of: Projections of Supply and Demand for Agricultural Products in Denmark (1970-1980)

Demand projections from 1965 to 1980 for agricultural products in Denmark show that beef and poultry meat consumption will increase, pork consumption will remain steady, and fish will continue to be an important meat substitute. Larger imports of fruits, vegetables, and tobacco products may be anticipated. Supply projections show that increased domestic production will account for an increase in feed grain supplies. Total feed demand, however, is projected to decline as a result of a projected decline in cattle and poultry numbers and an increase in feed efficiency. While production of bread grains will decline, output of high-protein pulses is projected to increase. Pork production is projected to increase; exportable supplies are projected to rise about 25 percent. Poultry meat and egg production is forecast to decline. These projections are based on the assumption that Denmark will not join the European Economic Community and that the country's present agricultural policies will continue. Alternative projections, however, show that if Denmark joins the EEC after 1973, cow numbers will increase and production of milk and beef and veal will be higher.