Making it easier for producers of organic fertilisers to sell them across the EU
New rules easing access to the EU single market for fertilisers made from organic or recycled materials and setting limits for cadmium were agreed on Tuesday.
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Spain will implement measures to improve the comprehensive management of slurry
The Minister of Agriculture has informed that a Royal Decree on farm management and another one on sustainable agricultural nutrition are being drafted that will include new requirements for the improvement of the management of slurry.
Simple method for measuring ammonia emission from livestock housing
The VE118 can measure the factual emission from the livestock housing.
Extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg
Commission approves €45 million extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg.
International: a long term affair
This success is thanks to long-term investment in innovation, farm visits and meticulous hosting.
Space 2018 : Record numbers
The high numbers are a reflection of the confidence that businesses have in the Show.
UK: New guide for farmers to help reduce air pollution from ammonia
Agriculture is responsible for 88% of UK emissions of ammonia gas and this voluntary guide will help farmers improve air quality.
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.
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.