Netherlands peak load scheme underway to reduce nitrogen
Agricultural entrepreneurs can make their businesses more sustainable or take advantage of voluntary termination schemes.
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Emissions (I): How are greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions produced on our farms?
In this first article on emissions, Xavier Flotats explains how the main greenhouse gases and ammonia are generated on our farms.
EU Nitrates Directive: Commission drops case against Germany
If convicted at a second hearing before the Court of Justice of the European Union, the penalty would have been significant.
EU: Possible repercussions of the revision of the Animal Welfare Directive
Copa and Cogeca have commissioned the first comprehensive report to better understand the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the concept popularized by the European citizens' initiative "End the Cage Age".
WELTEC BIOPOWER with Agripower France at the Expo Biogaz in Strasbourg
Small-scale plant concept from WELTEC offers entry into self-sufficiency.
EU : stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
MEPs voted to include pig farms and poultry farms with more than 200 livestock units (LSU).
CP Foods is developing RE100 Prototype farm
Pioneering 100% renewable energy-powered animal farm.
EU public consultation on the "polluter pays" principle
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation to gather views from citizens and interested parties on the implementation of the "polluter pays" principle in the EU.
Denmark now requires weekly emptying of slurry pits
The measure aims to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. New and old barns must comply as of May 1.
Belgium: Farm buy-out scheme deadline extended
Pig farmers will have until June 17 to sign up for the voluntary buy-out scheme.
WELTEC BIOPOWER and FT BIOPOWER at the environmental fair N-Expo in Tokyo
The experienced manufacturer will present its proven plant technologies, services and processes for the energetic utilization of biogas from sewage sludge, waste and agricultural residues.
La Almenara farm: Porc d’Or Special Award from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture 2022
This award recognizes farms that excel in the areas of quality, biosecurity, health, animal welfare, and reducing environmental impact.
EU Committee on Agriculture votes on Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
Agriculture MEPs showed their support to EU farmers by rejecting the denomination of “industrial installations" for family farms.
Cargill Animal Nutrition UK moves to sustainable soya sources in pig and poultry diets
Triple S soya is sourced from areas in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay that are guaranteed deforestation-free since 2008.
The cost of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming
This article provides an example of the cost per ton of CO2 saved by reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions through daily slurry removal and anaerobic digestion.