The Netherlands moves statutory nitrogen target forward
Now by 2030 at least 74% of nitrogen-sensitive nature in protected nature areas must have a healthy nitrogen level.
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Commission calls for applications to join the upcoming EU Fertilisers Market Observatory
The Commission committed to launch in 2023 an EU Fertilisers Market Observatory. The Commission published the call for applications with a view to formally launch the group of experts before summer 2023. The call is open until 4 April.
The EU must reduce emissions by 40% by 2030
The revised law increases the 2030 GHG reduction target at EU level from 30% to 40% compared to 2005-levels.
Belgium: Buy-out scheme for pig farms approved
The European Commission has approved a €200 million Flemish scheme to compensate for the reduction or closure of pig production.
CP Foods continues to expand its portfolio of climate-friendly products to meet growing demands for eco-friendly diets
The company has developed additional climate-friendly products through research and development.
ETW Energietechnik upgrades biogas plant with efficient heat pump technology
To achieve higher profitability, the ETW SmartCycle® biomethane plant can now be equipped with a heat pump.
EU calls for long-term strategy for fertilizers
The commission was urged to ensure the supply of fertilisers, take action to bring down prices, and increase the EU’s strategic autonomy in fertilisers.
EU: Better support in transition to organic fertilisers
The Commission and EU countries should support the transition to organic fertilisers and become less dependent on Russian fertilisers, say MEPs on the Agriculture Committee.
Effects of maternal factors and environment on early colonization of intestinal microbiota in piglets
These results indicate that microbiota in feces, colostrum, and vaginal secretions of sows more easily colonized piglet intestines through a symbiotic effect.
EU Pigmeat Reflection Group concluded with recommendations for a more sustainable sector
The final report and its recommendations will provide a baseline for the sector to meet sustainability challenges whilst ensuring food security.
CPF unveils roadmap towards Net Zero, kicked off with 100% abandonment of coal use in Thailand
2023 marks a significant beginning of the moves towards the target, after CPF achieves the 100% stop of coal use in Thailand.
Poland: Biomethane production - proposals to amend regulations
A team of experts from the Government Plenipotentiary for Rural Energy Transformation has prepared a comprehensive proposal to amend the law on biomethane generation in Poland.
Report: We visited a sustainable farm in Italy
We went to visit Piggly, a sustainable farm from an environmental, production, animal welfare, and economic perspective.
Italy conducts trials of immunocontraceptive vaccine in wild boars
The immunocontraceptive vaccine has been tested in the United States and is now authorized in Italy on an experimental basis.
USDA invests in developing new bioproducts from agricultural commodities
Awardees of support include the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for a project that proposes to convert swine manure into biobinders for asphalt.
CP Foods demonstrates the success of its biogas system in combating climate change
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited is producing biogas at animal farms and food manufacturing plants across Thailand.