CP Foods is developing RE100 Prototype farm
Pioneering 100% renewable energy-powered animal farm.
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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.
Commission responds to the European Pigmeat Reflection Group’s recommendations
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture responds to recommendations regarding environmental and climate challenges, animal health, and animal welfare to improve the resilience of the swine industry.
Global trends in meat consumption and plant alternatives
Global meat consumption is expected to increase by 2030, while a shift in market preferences from traditional meat to plant alternatives can be observed.
U.S. National Pork Board names first Chief Sustainability Officer
Jamie Burr brings 20+ years of experience to help the pork industry meet sustainability goals in his new role as the Chief Sustainability Officer.
Denmark: More farmers can request support to cover slurry tanks
More Danish farmers will have the opportunity to apply for subsidies to cover their slurry tanks and thus help reduce ammonia emissions.
EU proposes amendments to the Emissions Directive
The Member States have amended the Commission's proposal to extend the scope of the Directive to intensive livestock farms.
New EU 2030 target to increase EU carbon sinks
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared to 1990.
Recommendations from the EU Pigmeat Reflection Group
The published report provides an overview of the situation in the pigmeat market and puts forward recommendations to improve the resilience of the sector.