U.S. agriculture emissions at ten-year low
The latest report from the EPA indicates that emissions from U.S. agriculture were at a ten-year low in 2022.
articles about carbon footprint
Carbon credit certification and its role in the agriculture of the future
A new European regulation will allow farmers to obtain certificates to implement practices that contribute to carbon sequestration and soil-related emission reductions.
Danish Crown becomes co-owner of promising climate technology
Danish Crown has invested in the company AgroGas, which has developed a technology where methane gas from slurry tanks is burned off to reduce the climate footprint.
EU: Funds to support the decarbonisation of agriculture
Agricultural SMEs will benefit from 50 million euros to support decarbonisation of agriculture.
The EP approves an emissions regulation that affects more pig farms
The new rules will reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and large pig and poultry farms.
EU carbon removals certification framework
Council and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement today on a regulation to establish the first EU-level certification framework for carbon removals.
German State aid schemes approved to improve pig welfare
The European Commission has approved two German State aid schemes totaling €1 billion to improve animal welfare in livestock breeding.
EU: Provisional agreement on the revision of the emissions directive
The co-legislators agreed to extend IED measures to pig farms with more than 350 livestock units (LSU).
Spanish swine farms reduce emissions
Seventy-five percent of pig farms have implemented the best available techniques to reduce emissions levels at their facilities.
What role should the feed industry play in achieving One Health in pork production?
The feed industry has a significant and essential role to play in achieving One Health in pork production on multiple levels.
Evonik appoints Dr. Dirk Hoehler as head of the amino acids business of Animal Nutrition
Hoehler has wealth of experience within the Evonik Group.
On-farm biogas production via co-digestion: an example of economic viability and sustainability
Eight years ago, Granja Capdevila Torrent Ramaders started up its biogas production plant using co-digestion and is now an example of economic viability and sustainability.
Eurobarometer: What do Europe's citizens think about climate change?
According to a new Eurobarometer survey, more than half believe that the transition to a green economy should be accelerated.
Emissions (II): How to minimize GHG and ammonia emissions on pig farms
This article describes different techniques that can be applied, in order of priority, to prevent NH3 and CH4 emissions.
MEPs in favour of pig farms to reduce their emissions
Large industrial facilities and larger pig and chicken farms must reduce their emission of pollutants.
Emissions (I): How are greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions produced on our farms?
In this first article on emissions, Xavier Flotats explains how the main greenhouse gases and ammonia are generated on our farms.