Slurry valorization
Sustainable slurry management is an increasing necessity.
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Nitrates: Commission decides to refer Greece to the Court of Justice
In April 2015, the Court of Justice of the EU ruled that Greece violated EU law by failing to protect its waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources. Four years later, the problem is still not fully resolved.
EU: to facilitate a sustainable use of fertilisers for all farmers
The Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients (FaST) aims to facilitate a sustainable use of fertilisers for all farmers in the EU.
HKScan will replace all black plastic packaging by the end of 2019 in Sweden and in Finland
Black plastic is not recyclable because the optical sorting system used for recycling cannot detect the black carbon pigment used to colour the plastic.
Removal of gases from a swine barn
The purpose of this study was to investigate the combined effect of biofilter media depth and moisture content on removal of gases from a swine barn.
EU: Nitrogen pollution expected to drop
The level of nitrogen lost to water in the EU is projected to drop in the period leading up to 2030, which should have a positive impact on biodiversity.
Agreement on Commission proposal to boost the use of organic and waste-based fertilisers
The new rules will facilitate the access of organic and waste-based fertilisers to the EU Single Market. It also introduces limits for cadmium and other contaminants in phosphate fertilisers.
Smithfield Foods announces landmark investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Global Food Company Expands “Manure-To-Energy” and Other Renewables Projects in North Carolina, Missouri, and Utah.
Making it easier for producers of organic fertilisers to sell them across the EU
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.
Spain will implement measures to improve the comprehensive management of slurry
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.
Simple method for measuring ammonia emission from livestock housing
The VE118 can measure the factual emission from the livestock housing.
Extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg
Commission approves €45 million extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg.
International: a long term affair
This success is thanks to long-term investment in innovation, farm visits and meticulous hosting.
Space 2018 : Record numbers
The high numbers are a reflection of the confidence that businesses have in the Show.
UK: New guide for farmers to help reduce air pollution from ammonia
Agriculture is responsible for 88% of UK emissions of ammonia gas and this voluntary guide will help farmers improve air quality.
Italy: "ClassyFarm"; classifying the risk on pig farms
Integrated control system for the gathering of data from multiple sources that allows the carrying out of a general assessment of the farm.