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).
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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.
New Danish-Californian collaboration aims to foster greener food production
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences has partnered with leading institutions in Denmark and California to launch a pioneering interdisciplinary network dedicated to promoting more sustainable animal-based food production.
Low-dose acidification of pig slurry: a cost-effective method for methane mitigation?
Low-dose acidification of liquid manure is a novel approach that could be a flexible and cost-effective technology for climate action.
France: Low carbon label for pig farming now open to public consultation
This initiative is aimed at farms that make a five-year commitment to modify their practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Netherlands promotes the export of organic fertilizers
The Netherlands boosts manure exports with a new delegate for the promotion of organic fertilizer exports.
Spain: Pig Slurry Treatment Observatory launched
The Association for the Environmental Disimpact of Manure (ADAP) creates the Observatory to evaluate new management techniques.
WELTEC BIOPOWER strengthens its presence in Japan with two new biogas projects and WELTEC BLUE WATER treatment
Cattle and pig farms rely on stable, earthquake-proof building constructions.
What were the NH3 emissions in Spain in 2023 and how have they evolved?
NH3 emissions, 97.6% of which originated from agricultural and livestock activities, declined by 0.8% nationwide in 2023.
Innovation in slurry management: The Moving Floor system
During a recent visit to a pig farm in Sweden, 333 had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the Moving Floor system, an innovative technology for improving pig welfare and reducing emissions.
Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site
Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp today announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, the Netherlands has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1& 2) to report zero over 2024. It is the first Perstorp location with this exceptional distinction.
Updated environmental footprint rules for feed published
The technical update of the PEFCR Feed extends its validity until December 2025, without significant methodological changes.