Thousands of litres of milk are discarded each year by a farmer on the Åland Islands who refuses to comply with EU regulations.
Synopsis
Thousands of litres of milk are discarded each year by a farmer on the Åland Islands who refuses to comply with EU regulations.
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Synopsis
Rune lives on the Åland Islands, where he tends to his cows without adhering to EU regulations. He refuses to fill out forms or mark his cows with yellow plastic tags, which prevents him from selling his milk. As a result, much of his milk is wasted, with thousands of litres ending up in the manure pile each year. The film portrays Rune's dedication to his animals and his struggle to maintain a traditional lifestyle that faces imminent decline.
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Why Watch
- Meet Rune, a farmer defying EU regulations.
- Find out why thousands of litres of milk are wasted.
- See the impact of bureaucracy on traditional farming.
Did You Know
- Rune cannot deliver his milk to the dairy due to EU regulations.
- Thousands of litres of milk are discarded each year by Rune.
- Rune refuses to mark his cows with yellow plastic tags.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of The Happy Cow documentary?
The Happy Cow is about a person's love and concern for animals, as well as their sacrifices to maintain a lifestyle and culture that is disappearing.
Why can't Rune deliver his milk to the dairy?
Rune cannot deliver his milk to the dairy because he refuses to comply with EU regulations, including filling out forms and marking his cows with yellow plastic markings.
What happens to most of the milk produced by Rune's cows?
Most of the milk produced by Rune's cows ends up in the manure pile, with thousands of litres thrown away each year.
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