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France: remodelling programmes against the contamination by nitrates
The French Ministers of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, and of Agriculture, Food and Forestry have signed two decrees for strengthening the battle against the contamination by nitrates.
European Union: water pollution is decreasing but a lot remains to be done
Nitrates concentrations are slightly decreasing in both surface and groundwater and sustainable agricultural practices are more widespread.
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NewsFrance encourages the building of biogas plants at the farms
The goal of the government is to develop in France, in year 2020, 1,000 biogas plants at the farms.
The impact of reducing straw supply on ammonia, GHG and odours emissions by fattening pigs raised on deep‐litter
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a 33% reduction in straw used for bedding on ammonia, GHG and odour emissions.
European Union: Commission takes Poland to Court over nitrates and water pollution
Poland has still has not designated a sufficient number of zones that are vulnerable to nitrates pollution.
France adds 823 municipalities to the areas vulnerable to nitrates
1,440 new municipalities have been added to the list of affected municipalities, although 617 have been able to leave that list thanks to the actions carried out.
Effects of dietary benzoic acid and sodium-benzoate on performance, nitrogen and mineral balance and hippuric acid excretion of piglets
Benzoic acid is more effective than sodium-benzoate in piglet’s performance and metabolism.
Effect of litter type and feeding system on ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions in growing pigs
The effects of two types of litter (straw and sawdust) and two feeding systems (dry and liquid) on nitrogenous (NH3, N2O and N2) and carbon emissions (CH4 and CO2) were determined in growing pigs.
The impact of pork production on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions
Provisional estimates from FAO indicate that pork production contributes about 793 million tonnes CO2 equivalent which represents approximately 1.6% of global GHG emissions.
Selection for feed efficiency in growing pig
The objective of our study was to evaluate RFI as a criterion of selection to improve feed conversion ratio (FCR).
Commission takes France to Court for failing to combat water pollution by nitrates
The European Commission is referring France to the EU Court of Justice for failing to take measures to guarantee that water pollution by nitrates is addressed effectively.
Modification of selected bacteria and markers of protein fermentation in pigs upon consumption of chitosan is accompanied by heightened manure odor emissions
Lactic-acid bacteria can modulate manure odor emissions, regardless of fermentable protein availability.
Growth performance, nitrogen, and phosphorus excretion of pigs fed with incremental levels of DDGS
Maize DDGS may present a viable option to substitute a premium feed ingredient in growing–finishing pig diets.
United Kingdom: £20 million for farming and forestry businesses
A new £20 million fund to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment.
Dietary crude protein and phytase-xylanase supplementation of wheat grain based diets affect energy metabolism and enteric methane in growing finishing pigs
A combination of dietary crude protein and P reduction with added phytase is the key to optimize pig production efficiency, while minimizing their environmental impacts.