Ministeriet for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri

Denmark · owned by Government of Denmark (Denmark) · fvm.dk · 34 vendors

The Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries is a government ministry responsible for food policy, agriculture, fisheries, and veterinary affairs. The ministry consists of a department and three agencies: the Agriculture Agency, the Fisheries Agency, and the Food Agency.

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Services catalogue

8 services in catalogue across 5 categories; runs on 34 sub-vendors.

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Last updated 2026-02-02 · revision 27

34 direct vendors, 342 subvendors

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Migration Readiness: 4/10

Assessed by AI based on technology stack characteristics (cloud-native vs legacy, containerization, microservices), regulatory environment, data residency requirements, financial stability, and vendor lock-in risks. The score ranges from 0-10, where higher scores indicate better readiness for technology migration.

Migration readiness is assessed as medium-low, primarily hindered by strict regulatory and data residency constraints. As a Danish ministry handling critical food safety and national infrastructure data, GDPR and NIS2 requirements likely mandate data storage within the EU or specifically Denmark, complicating public cloud adoption. While the use of 112 distinct services and 'Online Licensing Portals' suggests a shift toward modern, web-based architectures that are easier to migrate than monolithic legacy systems, the sheer volume of services creates high integration complexity. The 'Total Vendors: 0' data point alongside 112 services suggests a fragmented landscape that requires significant audit and mapping before migration. Furthermore, the reduction in budget from 2022 to 2023 may limit available capital for large-scale transformation projects.

Compliance

3 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.

GDPR (source) — Assessment Required

As a Danish government ministry, GDPR is absolutely applicable since Denmark is an EU member state. The ministry processes extensive personal data including employee records, citizen data through various services, supplier information, and stakeholder communications.

Government entities face heightened scrutiny for data protection compliance. Non-compliance would result in severe fines up to 4% of annual budget, legal action, and significant reputational damage. The ministry processes sensitive citizen and employee data, making this a high-risk area requiring immediate assessment.

Evidence: https://fvm.dk, https://en.fvm.dk/the-ministry/privacy-policy

NIS2 (source) — Assessment Required

The ministry falls under NIS2 as a public administration entity in the EU, classified as an Essential Entity. Public administration is explicitly listed in NIS2 Annex I.

As a government ministry responsible for critical food safety, agricultural oversight, and fisheries management, cybersecurity incidents could severely impact food security and public safety. Non-compliance penalties include fines up to €10 million or 2% of annual turnover, plus potential operational restrictions.

Evidence: https://fvm.dk, https://en.foedevarestyrelsen.dk, https://lfst.dk/english

ISO 27001 (source) — Assessment Required

While not legally mandated, ISO 27001 is increasingly expected for government entities handling sensitive information. It represents best practice for information security management and would support NIS2 compliance.

Risk is medium as it's not legally required but represents best practice. The ministry processes confidential regulatory data, citizen information, and critical infrastructure data related to food security, making a systematic approach to security management highly beneficial.

Financials

Three-year financials

Financial Resilience Score: 10/10

The financial resilience of a core government ministry in a stable, AAA-rated sovereign state like Denmark is exceptionally high. Its stability is not subject to market risk, competition, or consumer demand in the way a commercial enterprise is. The Ministry is funded by the Kingdom of Denmark, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, which has one of the strongest economies and credit ratings in the world. Funding is secured through the highly structured and predictable annual state budget process. While budgets can be adjusted based on political priorities, the core operational funding is never in question. Additionally, its role as a conduit for stable, multi-year EU programs further solidifies its operational importance and financial flow. The Ministry's functions—ensuring food safety, managing agriculture and fisheries, and protecting animal welfare—are critical and non-discretionary public services. This ensures its continued political and financial support regardless of economic cycles.

Key strengths: Sovereign Backing, Essential Mandate, Stable Funding Source, EU Funding Integration

Risk factors: Political shifts in policy focus, Marginal budget adjustments based on political priorities

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