Copa and Cogeca launch the Innovation awards for women farmers and agri cooperatives
Copa and Cogeca call women to apply for two awards that aim to promote and reward some of the most innovative projects from the agriculture sector.
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The Netherlands tackles nitrogen pollution
The government is taking new measures to control nitrogen pollution. Funds are available for the pig production cessation scheme.
Manure-to-energy projects by Smithfield Foods and Roeslein Alternative Energy
Smithfield continues developing manure-to-energy projects in Missouri to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
World Veterinary Day Award 2020 - Environmental protection for improving animal and human health
The WVA and HealthforAnimals are proud to announce the 2020 World Veterinary Day theme: Environmental protection for improving animal and human health.
Spain updates regulations for pig farm management
The key objective of the new management regulations is to establish the basis for sustainable livestock farming in the next few years.
The LIFE MEGA project: reducing pollution on pig farms
The European LIFE MEGA project aims to develop and prove the effectiveness of an online tool for continuous monitoring and surveillance of harmful emissions from slurry.
CPF embraces eco-efficiency concept for water management, ready to share water with farmers
CPF uses innovation to save water, recycle water, and share treated water with farmers, reducing their carbon footprint.
Chile creates the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Last week, President Sebastián Piñera signed the bill creating the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development to boost the activity of one of Chile's economic drivers.
Research by Evonik helps clarify the true cost of livestock production
Evonik teams up with KPMG to measure the economic, social and environmental impacts of livestock production
U.S. pork industry releases new sustainability report
Report and porkcares.org share successes and set stage for future improvement in the swine industry.
Smithfield Foods generates renewable natural gas from wastewater
New partnership with Duke Energy and OptimaBio to benefit thousands of homes and businesses.
RTRS welcomes Tyson Foods, Inc. and Vall Companys
Tyson Foods, Inc. and Vall Companys together with five other companies are the new members of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association.
Reducing N excretion through lower dietary crude protein content in grower-finisher pigs
Lowering dietary CP reduces N excretion while maintaining pig performance and carcass composition.
Cogeca elects new president, Ramón Armengol
The European agricooperatives organisation held its presidential election during which Ramon Armengol (Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España) was unanimously nominated to lead the farming organisation. Ramon Armengol will replace the outgoing Swedish President, Thomas Magnusson (LRF).
Belgium: non-compliance with the Nitrates Directive
The Commission calls on Belgium to protect its waters against nitrate pollution.
Comprehensive slurry management
A comprehensive management plan for slurry transforms a perceived problem into an opportunity and a valued resource.