Page 8 of articles about nitrogen

The new derogation allows farmers to exceed the limit of 170 kg of organic nitrogen per hectare set down in the Nitrates Regulations, up to a maximum of 250 kg per hectare, subject to adherence to stricter rules.

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.

Nitrates concentrations are slightly decreasing in both surface and groundwater and sustainable agricultural practices are more widespread.

The goal of the government is to develop in France, in year 2020, 1,000 biogas plants at the farms.

Poland has still has not designated a sufficient number of zones that are vulnerable to nitrates pollution.

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.

Provisional estimates from FAO indicate that pork production contributes about 793 million tonnes CO2 equivalent which represents approximately 1.6% of global GHG emissions.

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.

A new £20 million fund to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment.