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.
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EU : stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
MEPs voted to include pig farms and poultry farms with more than 200 livestock units (LSU).
EU public consultation on the "polluter pays" principle
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation to gather views from citizens and interested parties on the implementation of the "polluter pays" principle in the EU.
Denmark now requires weekly emptying of slurry pits
The measure aims to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. New and old barns must comply as of May 1.
The cost of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming
This article provides an example of the cost per ton of CO2 saved by reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions through daily slurry removal and anaerobic digestion.
EU proposes amendments to the Emissions Directive
The Member States have amended the Commission's proposal to extend the scope of the Directive to intensive livestock farms.
New EU 2030 target to increase EU carbon sinks
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared to 1990.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PIGPEF project for calculating the environmental footprint awarded an AEI 2022 grant
The PIGPEF project for calculating the environmental footprint in the pork value chain, presented by 333Corporate together with UVIC, GSP Lleida, i+Porc, and INNOVACC, is awarded one of the AEI 2022 grants.
EU reaches agreement on national emission reductions from agriculture
European Green Deal: EU reaches agreement on national emission reductions from transport, buildings, waste and agriculture.
PIC® and National Pork Board creating framework to quantify environmental benefits of genetic improvements
Framework will demonstrate how genetic improvements support sustainable pork production and bolster corporate climate pledges.
Anaerobic digestion in France
France has more than 1,400 anaerobic digestion facilities, with the agricultural sector accounting for 47% of the total.
EnergyDecentral 2022 Innovation Awards
DLG Innovations Committee selects one gold and five silver medals