EU pursues ambitious climate finance and investment goals at COP29
The EU will lead efforts at COP29 to strengthen climate action, focusing on sustainable finance, energy transition, and carbon markets.
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Climate report shows the largest annual drop in EU greenhouse gas emissions for decades
The report states that net greenhouse gas emissions are now 37% below 1990 levels.
Vietnam: Plan for livestock waste disposal in Gia Lai
This plan outlines the implementation of a project to advance scientific development and technology transfer to enhance the circular economy in agriculture across Gia Lai Province.
Belgium: 175 pig farms have closed as part of buy-out scheme
So far, 175 pig farms have been bought out with the voluntary exit scheme created by the Flemish government.
EU extends deadline to comply with anti-deforestation law
The European Commission proposes an additional 12 months for companies and countries to adapt to the new regulations, ensuring an effective transition.
France launches the voluntary, collaborative initiative “Demain le Porc”
To highlight the strengths of the French swine industry and formalize and reinforce its commitments to societal expectations, INAPORC has launched a collective social responsibility initiative: "Demain Le Porc."
Netherlands launches farm innovation and relocation grants
The Dutch government is launching subsidies for farmers who want to innovate their farms or relocate to minimize their environmental impact.
Priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency regarding agriculture and livestock farming
Highlights from the report on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU regarding the pig sector and agriculture.
Denmark to impose CO2 tax on farms
Denmark to become the first country in the world with a CO2 tax on agriculture.
Flemish scheme to reduce nitrogen deposition on nature conservation areas
Commission approves €60 million Flemish State aid scheme to reduce nitrogen deposition on nature conservation areas.
The Netherlands' new long-term approach against antimicrobial resistance
The Netherlands proposes numerous actions with the National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance 2024-2030.
Switzerland's ASF prevention plan
The Swiss Federal Council announces actions to prevent African swine fever.
Spain reduces ammonia emissions from the livestock industry
The ECOGAN information system and improved agricultural practices have led to a 10.6% reduction in national ammonia emissions.
U.S. agriculture emissions at ten-year low
The latest report from the EPA indicates that emissions from U.S. agriculture were at a ten-year low in 2022.
Danish Crown affirms response to Supreme Court marketing case
Danish Crown concedes that its prior utilization of statements regarding climate actions did not meet the standards outlined in marketing legislation.
The Netherlands: Voluntary cessation schemes for livestock farming extended with more funding
With this budget increase, the government assumes there are sufficient funds to honor all approved applications.