EU: Nitrogen pollution expected to drop
The level of nitrogen lost to water in the EU is projected to drop in the period leading up to 2030, which should have a positive impact on biodiversity.
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Agreement on Commission proposal to boost the use of organic and waste-based fertilisers
The new rules will facilitate the access of organic and waste-based fertilisers to the EU Single Market. It also introduces limits for cadmium and other contaminants in phosphate fertilisers.
Making it easier for producers of organic fertilisers to sell them across the EU
New rules easing access to the EU single market for fertilisers made from organic or recycled materials and setting limits for cadmium were agreed on Tuesday.
Spain will implement measures to improve the comprehensive management of slurry
The Minister of Agriculture has informed that a Royal Decree on farm management and another one on sustainable agricultural nutrition are being drafted that will include new requirements for the improvement of the management of slurry.
Simple method for measuring ammonia emission from livestock housing
The VE118 can measure the factual emission from the livestock housing.
Extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg
Commission approves €45 million extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg.
UK: New guide for farmers to help reduce air pollution from ammonia
Agriculture is responsible for 88% of UK emissions of ammonia gas and this voluntary guide will help farmers improve air quality.
Low frequency aeration of pig slurry affects slurry characteristics and emissions of greenhouse gases and ammonia
The effect of aerating pig slurry during 2 min every 6 h was tested. Aeration increased slurry pH by 0.7 units and NH3 emissions by 20%. CH4 emissions decreased by 40% and no significant N2O emission was detected.
Prevention of worker health and safety problems in Pork Production
After reviewing some of the main hazards for pork producers in previous articles, this article is devoted to practical measures describing how to reduce risks of illnesses and injuries from those hazards.
Coated proteases in sorghum soybean based diets for growing pigs
Use of coated proteases in sorghum soybean based diets for growing pigs may improve nitrogen retention and reduce nitrogen content in manure.
Safety around manure handling
Liquid manure in deep anaerobic storage, contains sulfur (from amino acids in feed, manure or in water) which certain bacteria (anaerobes) use as a substitute for oxygen. They produce H2S as an end product, which is toxic to living tissue, by stopping the energy supplying reactions in the tissue cells.
Floor slat openings impact ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions associated with group-housed gestating sows
This trial showed the advantage, in an environmental point of view, to use 15% drainage openings on the solid part of partly slatted floors in pens for group-housed gestating sows.
Canada: recent regulatory changes will stimulate Manitoba's hog production
The Manitoba government is introducing proposed legislation that would reduce outdated, contradictory, complicated or ineffective regulatory requirements imposed on businesses, industry and local governments.
Air quality: MEPs back new national caps on pollutants
Member states insisted on excluding methane from the scope of the directive. However, the EU Commission confirmed that it could trigger a review on this point.
EU takes Germany to court over high nitrate levels
The Commission has asked for a declaratory judgement and as such no sanctions will be imposed at first.
Ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from different types of deep litter used for pig rearing
Deep-litter system composed of 60% sawdust and 40% rice husk was the most suitable with regard to reduction of environmental pollution.