Spain: Poor implementation of the Nitrates Directive
Commission decides to refer SPAIN to the Court of Justice of the European Union for poor implementation of the Nitrates Directive.
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Visit to a farm with a TRAC system: A feasible option for reducing emissions
Twelve years ago, the French cooperative Cooperl implemented the TRAC system, a novel way of removing slurry from the pits several times a day, significantly reducing ammonia emissions inside the barns.
Slurry management: Defining the scenarios and the problem to solve
The complexity of our situation and the objectives to achieve will depend on the results of the nutrient balance. Where do I stand? We'll help you answer this question.
FIGAN 2021
Being a biannual fair, FIGAN has not missed any in-person edition due to the pandemic and was held once again, in Zaragoza, Spain. This year 333 was present with a stand where the whole industry visited. In case you could not come, we have prepared a photo report.
Slurry management: Slurry lagoon sizing
Slurry lagoons, and manure holdings in general, are fundamental tools for regulating the balance between the virtually continuous production of manure and its seasonal application to fields as fertilizer.
Slurry management: Fertilization plan
Fertilization is the most direct and simplest way to give value to our slurry. Here we explain several points to take into account for proper fertilization of your soils and crops.
Slurry management: Measures to reduce slurry at the source
Reducing slurry at the source means modifying production guidelines to reduce environmental effects and improve the subsequent management of slurry.
A new tool to help you with slurry management
Is the slurry generated by your farm becoming a problem? Good slurry management allows you to turn it into a valuable resource. This new tool will help you decide which management system is best suited to your situation.
Slurry management: Making decisions in an orderly fashion
The slurry that my farm produces is becoming a problem. How can I get the most value from it? How do I make the most of this resource? This step-by-step guide will help you decide which way is best suited to your situation and will allow you to transform what is perceived as a problem into an opportunity.
Landia: Pioneering farmer shows pig industry the benefits of renewables
A farm in North Carolina has reported a 10% increase in its biogas yields by investing in two new chopper pumps made by Landia.
Netherlands: Export of pig slurry increases
Dutch pig slurry exports increased by 8.2% last year with the leading destination being Belgium.
Big Dutchman: CompoLiner composts farm manure quickly and fully automatically
An innovative system that composts dry poultry excrement, broiler manure or separated pig slurry fully automatically
Nitrogen excretion in the Dutch pork sector decreases
The excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus from swine slurry decreased in 2020, due to the reduction in the number of finishing and breeding pigs.
WELTEC BIOPOWER: French biomethane plant goes live
The operator of the 11-million-euro project, which was rolled out by WELTEC and its project partner Agripower France, is Agrigaz Vire, a local company that comprises 40 operations along the agricultural value chain.
Low-emission slurry pits for pig houses with straw application
A new slurry system with U-shaped slurry trays with flushing or scraping can handle slurry with a high amount of straw and can reduce the emissions of ammonia and odour from pig houses.
The future of EU livestock sector - sustainability
The European Commission has published the external study, ‘Study on Future of EU livestock: How to contribute to a sustainable agricultural sector?’, to contribute to the debate on the sustainability of the livestock sector.