IPIC: New pork industry sustainability tool and fact sheet now available
Free tools to analyze the cumulative environmental impacts of different phases of swine production.
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HKScan: Digital solutions of the future in the food chain
The new HKScan-led partnership network aims to create operating models that will strengthen the responsibility and transparency of the food chain through digitalisation.
Slurry management: The anaerobic digestion process
Among other things, anaerobic digestion improves the fertilizer quality of slurry and reduces odors and GHG emissions. The choice to use this or not will also depend on the justification of the cost, i.e. whether it allows for energy savings on the farm or whether it provides an income from the sale of the energy generated.
Report: Harnessing biogas at the farm level with a reasonable investment
In addition to the environmental benefits, the increased cost of energy and inorganic fertilizers make on-farm biogas production an interesting cost-effective option.
Slurry management: Solid/liquid separation of swine manure
Solid/liquid slurry separation systems improve the subsequent management of the slurry, such as its transport or further treatment of each fraction.
U.S. invests in smart farming and environmental centers of excellence
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.
Slurry management: Acidification
Acidification of slurry prevents the formation of ammonia and its loss by volatilization, reducing the loss of fertilizer value of the slurry.
Denmark is working on a state-controlled climate food label
Denmark is to be the first country in the world to have a state-controlled climate label for foods.
European Commission takes action on food security and support for farmers
Support measures include the use of fallow land for cultivation and aid to the swine industry.
Slurry management: Surplus nutrients situation
In a situation with a nutrient surplus, the cost of transport is often the most important limiting factor to consider when deciding on the best manure management system for the farm.
Organic fertilizers are considered by MEPs
To reduce the dependence on fertiliser imports in the long term, Parliament proposes a switch to alternative organic sources of nutrients for agriculture.
Netherlands proposes a repeal or amendment of the Nitrates Directive
In response to the EU's dependence on fertilizer imports, the Netherlands proposes a repeal or amendment of the Nitrates Directive to the Commission.
The sustainability of swine production
The EU is already developing a new legislative framework that will include the degree of sustainability in the labeling of feed and livestock products.
Germany submits its proposal for redesignation of highly nitrate-polluted regions to the EU
The Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany have submitted their proposal to the EU Commission for the redesignation of the country's highly nitrate-polluted regions.
Best available techniques to reduce emissions in swine production
Do you know the most effective, practically applicable, and economically feasible measures to reduce ammonia emissions? Proper application of these measures would meet the requirements set forth in the regulations.
Slurry management: Situations with no surplus of nutrients
In a situation of nutrient balance between the nutrients produced and the needs of the crops, priority is given to the transport and application management and the fertilizer quality of the slurry. Which systems allow me to optimize these?