Italy: "ClassyFarm"; classifying the risk on pig farms
Integrated control system for the gathering of data from multiple sources that allows the carrying out of a general assessment of the farm.
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EU court condemns Germany for exceeding nitrate limits
The EU's top court has found Germany guilty of failing to combat high levels of nitrate in groundwater.
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.
EU: New report on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive
With this Directive, the EU aims to protect water quality across Europe by preventing pollution by nitrates from agricultural sources and by promoting the use of good farming practices.
From greenhouse gas to carbon credits
Edwina Beveridge runs a mixed farming operation in New South Wales, Australia. At any given time, she has some 2,200 pigs on site - which adds up to a lot of methane. By investing in a methane digestion system, she now turns it into energy.
Ireland: ‘derogation’ under the Nitrates Directive
This formal legal approval follows December’s positive vote at a meeting of the EU Nitrates Management Committee in Brussels.
Pig producers urged to enter 2018 EU PiG Grand Prix
The 2018 European Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) Grand Prix is open for entries until 28 February 2018.
More than meat: Shaping the future of livestock
FAO points the way for low-carbon animal products to support nutrition and rural livelihoods.
EU: GHG livestock emissions in 2030
The livestock sector will contribute directly to 72% of the non-CO2 GHG emissions of agriculture in 2030.
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.
United Kingdom: New farming rules for water
New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment.
Use of digestible rather than total amino acid affects nitrogen balance in pigs
The use of digestible rather than total amino acid in diet formulation clearly improve N retention and reduces N excretion.
EU: New rules for organic farming
The agreement on new rules for organic farming endorsed by Council representatives will simplify and harmonise many of the rules covering organic food production both within the European Union and in non-EU countries.
UK: All environmental permits to be reviewed over next four years
The Environment Agency (EA) will review all existing environmental permits over the next four years, following the introduction of new requirements for permit holders.
ARIMEDIA: Project for reducing the ammonia emissions from slurry
The project, that counts on the participation of Spanish and Italian companies and institutions, is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Research and Technology Centre (CITA) of Aragon.
The Danish producers, industry and organisations join to improve the organic production
Organic pig producers, abattoirs and organisations related to animal welfare have signed a new agreement that will further improve the pigs’ welfare and their environmental impact. This agreement sets more requisites and regulations and will give place to an E-brand that will come into force in January 1st 2018.