# Denmark to ban mink farming after government U-turn

Denmark’s government has reversed course and agreed to ban mink farming after controversy over a mass cull linked to COVID-19. The decision affects one of the world’s largest mink industries and highlights tensions between public health measures and farming livelihoods.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c59vzjm118j1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:17:45 GMT