EnergyDecentral 2022: Alternative energy supply in focus
Trade fair: 15 to 18 November in Hanover, Germany
Page 10 of articles about environment
WELTEC BIOPOWER builds its first biogas plant in Taiwan
Taiwan‘s government aims for a climate-neutral economy by 2050.
Germany: Changes for the identification of nitrate contaminated areas
The Federal Council has approved an administrative regulation to designate areas particularly contaminated with nitrate.
Spain approves swine farm control program
The control program will guarantee an effective and homogeneous application of the Royal Decree for the management of intensive pig farms.
Slurry management: Composting swine manure
Composting pig manure results in a product that can be sold in the organic amendment, horticulture, and gardening market.
Safe, clean, available: EnergyDecentral 2022 exhibition presents biogas and biomethane
The leading exhibition for decentralized energy supply will be presenting complete solutions for anaerobic fermentation of biomass and biogas processing.
IPIC: New pork industry sustainability tool and fact sheet now available
Free tools to analyze the cumulative environmental impacts of different phases of swine production.
HKScan: Digital solutions of the future in the food chain
The new HKScan-led partnership network aims to create operating models that will strengthen the responsibility and transparency of the food chain through digitalisation.
Slurry management: The anaerobic digestion process
Among other things, anaerobic digestion improves the fertilizer quality of slurry and reduces odors and GHG emissions. The choice to use this or not will also depend on the justification of the cost, i.e. whether it allows for energy savings on the farm or whether it provides an income from the sale of the energy generated.
Report: Harnessing biogas at the farm level with a reasonable investment
In addition to the environmental benefits, the increased cost of energy and inorganic fertilizers make on-farm biogas production an interesting cost-effective option.
Slurry management: Solid/liquid separation of swine manure
Solid/liquid slurry separation systems improve the subsequent management of the slurry, such as its transport or further treatment of each fraction.
U.S. invests in smart farming and environmental centers of excellence
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.
Slurry management: Acidification
Acidification of slurry prevents the formation of ammonia and its loss by volatilization, reducing the loss of fertilizer value of the slurry.
Denmark is working on a state-controlled climate food label
Denmark is to be the first country in the world to have a state-controlled climate label for foods.
European Commission takes action on food security and support for farmers
Support measures include the use of fallow land for cultivation and aid to the swine industry.
Slurry management: Surplus nutrients situation
In a situation with a nutrient surplus, the cost of transport is often the most important limiting factor to consider when deciding on the best manure management system for the farm.