Netherlands launches farm innovation and relocation grants
The Dutch government is launching subsidies for farmers who want to innovate their farms or relocate to minimize their environmental impact.
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Designing farms for improved animal welfare and reduced environmental impact: the Physior concept
This concept lies between conventional and organic swine production and focuses on sustainability, animal welfare, and economic efficiency.
Reducing ambient temperatures in finishing reduces gas emissions
How do ambient temperatures below thermoneutrality affect pig performance and environmental efficiency?
International conference focuses on sustainable pig feed for the future
The Pig Research Summit will be held on 20-21 November 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
APC recognized for sustainability leadership by IFEEDER
Initiative to define and document the critical importance of sustainability in the animal food industry.
EuroTier 2024: Spotlight on current topics in the livestock sector
DLG to present the themes of sustainability, animal welfare, and digitalisation in Hanover, Germany.
Pig manure treatment strategies for mitigating the spread of antibiotic resistance
The composting process can be an efficient strategy for mitigating the spread of antibiotic resistance in the environment.
Priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency regarding agriculture and livestock farming
Highlights from the report on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU regarding the pig sector and agriculture.
A record year for Innov’Space
2024 is a record year in terms of awarded stars and special “Judges’ Top Choice” commendations for Innov’Space: 48 innovations have been awarded by the jury.
ASF - What we can learn from Sardinia?
Pig333 interviewed Prof. Pulina of the University of Sassari who has been involved in eradicating African swine fever in Sardinia. ASF arrived on the island in 1978 through contaminated pork products. After many years of struggle, the virus has now been eradicated.
Benefits and challenges of sugar beet pulp in gestating sow diets
Higher dietary fiber in gestating sow diets may improve nitrogen retention and utilization.
Denmark to impose CO2 tax on farms
Denmark to become the first country in the world with a CO2 tax on agriculture.
Flemish scheme to reduce nitrogen deposition on nature conservation areas
Commission approves €60 million Flemish State aid scheme to reduce nitrogen deposition on nature conservation areas.
Design of pig facilities. Strategic points for the future (3/3): Climate change
Climate changes have forced governments around the world to enforce legislation to reduce the carbon footprint from all parts of society including pig production.
Nutritional management to reduce nitrogen excretion
Controlled crude protein reduction and use of essential amino acids can improve feed efficiency, decrease water consumption, and reduce nitrogen excretion.
New mixers enhance management of slurry at Yorkwold Pigpro
One of the UK’s most progressive pig production companies has completed the first phase of a major new upgrade to its slurry tanks by installing mixers made by Landia.