There is a revival of interest for flax and hemp growing. The production, however, is still very small. However, the production is still modest compared with synthetic products mainly due to higher production costs and thus prices. Including long term regulations and rules. Like in most EU countries the Danish agricultural plant production is dominated by a few major crops.
Danish agriculture is therefore vulnerable to factors outside the control of Denmark.
Low pork prices for instance have a negative effect on the whole agricultural sector including the support industries. On the other hand the specialisation into a few cultures and product groups of course have made the Danish farmers efficient and competitive. Some concern is however expressed about the future competitiveness, as it is foreseen that e.g. the farmers in the former Eastern-Europe will improve their efficiency and productivity in the coming years. This boost in production will presumably also be within areas, where Danish agriculture today has its strength. The ideal situation for Danish agriculture might be a more, diversified and thus flexible agriculture allowing for a production closely reflecting the consumption pattern of the EU and major markets outside Europe.