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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A fraction of the air from the ventilation outlets is collected in the fluid containers which are forwarded to a laboratory for analysis of the nitrogen content.

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Simple method for measuring ammonia emission from livestock housing

The VE118 can measure the factual emission from the livestock housing.

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Extension of biogas support scheme in Luxembourg

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

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International: a long term affair

This success is thanks to long-term investment in innovation, farm visits and meticulous hosting.

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"The sustained visitor and exhibitor numbers demonstrate the attractivity of Space." Anne-Marie Quéméner, Chief Superintendant of Space.

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Space 2018 : Record numbers

The high numbers are a reflection of the confidence that businesses have in the Show.

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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.

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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.

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EU court condemns Germany for exceeding nitrate limits

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

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Low frequency aeration of pig slurry affects slurry characteristics and emissions of greenhouse gases and ammonia

The effect of aerating pig slurry during 2 min every 6 h was tested. Aeration increased slurry pH by 0.7 units and NH3 emissions by 20%. CH4 emissions decreased by 40% and no significant N2O emission was detected.

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EU: New report on the implementation of the Nitrates Directive

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.

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From greenhouse gas to carbon credits

Edwina Beveridge runs a mixed farming operation in New South Wales, Australia. At any given time, she has some 2,200 pigs on site - which adds up to a lot of methane. By investing in a methane digestion system, she now turns it into energy.

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