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New rules easing access to the EU single market for fertilisers made from organic or recycled materials and setting limits for cadmium were agreed on Tuesday.

The Minister of Agriculture has informed that a Royal Decree on farm management and another one on sustainable agricultural nutrition are being drafted that will include new requirements for the improvement of the management of slurry.

Commission approves €45 million extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg.

Agriculture is responsible for 88% of UK emissions of ammonia gas and this voluntary guide will help farmers improve air quality.

Integrated control system for the gathering of data from multiple sources that allows the carrying out of a general assessment of the farm.

The EU's top court has found Germany guilty of failing to combat high levels of nitrate in groundwater.

With this Directive, the EU aims to protect water quality across Europe by preventing pollution by nitrates from agricultural sources and by promoting the use of good farming practices.

This formal legal approval follows December’s positive vote at a meeting of the EU Nitrates Management Committee in Brussels.

The 2018 European Pig Innovation Group (EU PiG) Grand Prix is open for entries until 28 February 2018.

FAO points the way for low-carbon animal products to support nutrition and rural livelihoods.

The livestock sector will contribute directly to 72% of the non-CO2 GHG emissions of agriculture in 2030.

New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment.

The agreement on new rules for organic farming endorsed by Council representatives will simplify and harmonise many of the rules covering organic food production both within the European Union and in non-EU countries.

The Environment Agency (EA) will review all existing environmental permits over the next four years, following the introduction of new requirements for permit holders.

The project, that counts on the participation of Spanish and Italian companies and institutions, is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Research and Technology Centre (CITA) of Aragon.

Organic pig producers, abattoirs and organisations related to animal welfare have signed a new agreement that will further improve the pigs’ welfare and their environmental impact. This agreement sets more requisites and regulations and will give place to an E-brand that will come into force in January 1st 2018.