Swine news - Facilities and equipment

The proposal will come as part of the ongoing revision of the animal welfare legislation under the Farm to Fork Strategy.

EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture fell by more than 20% since 1990, but have stagnated since 2010.

Common agricultural policy generational renewal measures assessed. Direct payment support to young farmers, investment support, and business start-up aid.

Dutch pig slurry exports increased by 8.2% last year with the leading destination being Belgium.

The penalty would be increased from 1 year in prison and a fine of 15,000 euros to 3 years in prison and a fine of 45,000 euros.

The excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus from swine slurry decreased in 2020, due to the reduction in the number of finishing and breeding pigs.

In the last decade, the number of pig farms in Germany has decreased by 47%.

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Julia Klöckner, is promoting the welfare-friendly conversion of livestock husbandry in Germany.

New law protects public safety and the food supply. The Act protects farmers, the agri-food sector, and livestock transport drivers from the impacts of trespassing.

The High Court declared regulations and minimum standards regarding farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful and invalid.

Denmark has committed to reduce ammonia emissions by 24% in 2020 compared to 2005 in order to comply with the ammonia standards in the EU NEC directive.

Of the 53,105 farms registered, 17,060 fall into this economic category (32.12%).

The Ministry of Environment and Porkcolombia present the "Biogas Guide for the Colombian Pig Industry."

In light of amending the Fertiliser Ordinance comes the uniform designation of nitrate-polluted areas in Germany.

The key objective of the new management regulations is to establish the basis for sustainable livestock farming in the next few years.