Commission invites feedback on future simplification of environmental legislation
The EU aims to simplify green laws without weakening environmental or health protections. Feedback open until 10 September 2025.
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Argentina approves new genetically modified corn and soy bean crops
The Ministry of Economy's Secretariat of Farming, Livestock and Fisheries authorised, through regulations 113/2025 and 115/2025, the commercialisation of two new genetically modified crops: one for corn and the other for soy beans.
Reducing emissions in finishing using a slurry cooling system
This IFIP study provides unprecedented results on methane reduction using a slurry cooling system, not previously published by other teams.
Optimal benzoic acid supplementation enhances growth, nitrogen utilization, and carcass traits while reducing ammonia emissions in pigs from weaning to market
Dietary benzoic acid supplementation may improve growth performance, N retention while reducing the environmental impact in growing-finishing pigs.
Spain: Significant reductions in ammonia emissions in the livestock sector
ECOGAN drives a strong reduction of ammonia emissions in livestock farming, according to the Secretary General of Agricultural Resources.
Chile and Colombia sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector
The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.
Swine production in the United States (I): Sustainable production and social programs on a farm
This is how one of the Tosh Pork farms in the United States works, combining technology, production efficiency, and social commitment. In this first article, we present the structure, work culture, and overview of U.S. swine production.
The promotion of play behaviour in grow-finish pigs: The relationship between behaviours indicating positive experience and physiological measures
Play was successfully promoted and sustained until the finishing period and equally expressed regardless of extra space.
Belgium: More pig farms join buy-out scheme
In total, 366 pig farms will be bought out by the Flemish government.
European Parliament adopts agreement on soil monitoring law
The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for monitoring soil health and ensures that soil is assessed in all EU Member States.
South Africa makes progress to contain foot and mouth disease
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced significant progress in South Africa’s battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
Argentina challenges EU’s deforestation risk rating
On May 22, the European Commission, within the framework of its Deforestation Regulation (2023/1115), qualified Argentina as a country with a “standard” risk of deforestation.
Effects of diammonium phosphate supplementation in low-protein diets of growing pigs on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality
Supplementing a low-protein diet with diammonium phosphate may improve growth performance and the amino acid content related to meat flavor.
International Compost Week
International Compost Week promotes its use, origin, proper application, and benefits.
Belgium: Nitrogen action plan launches in West Flanders
The first Flemish province is launching an innovative measurement campaign on nitrogen emissions in pig farming.
The Spanish livestock industry reduces ammonia emissions
Ammonia emissions produced by the livestock sector have been reduced by 16.7% between 2005 and 2023.