articles about greenhouse gas

FAO awards ECOGAN for its contribution to sustainable livestock farming
The FAO recognizes ECOGAN as a key initiative for reducing emissions and moving toward more sustainable livestock farming.

Commission invites feedback on future simplification of environmental legislation
The EU aims to simplify green laws without weakening environmental or health protections. Feedback open until 10 September 2025.

Reducing emissions in finishing using a slurry cooling system
This IFIP study provides unprecedented results on methane reduction using a slurry cooling system, not previously published by other teams.

Spain: Significant reductions in ammonia emissions in the livestock sector
ECOGAN drives a strong reduction of ammonia emissions in livestock farming, according to the Secretary General of Agricultural Resources.

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.

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.

PigPEF, the tool to calculate the environmental footprint along the swine value chain, is now live
Introducing the new online tool for calculating the carbon and environmental footprint of your feed mill, farm, or slaughterhouse and cutting plant.

Environmental and microclimatic control for swine welfare
This article describes some practices for improving environmental control and the costs involved in their implementation.

APC advances sustainability goals with Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition Program
APC announces its latest milestone in environmental sustainability: earning Scope 1, 2, and 3 badges for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management.

Use of sensors to analyse slurry and digestate composition
A study conducted by IFIP (France) has compared three sensor methods based on near infrared spectrometry (NIRS), electrical conductivity and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometry.

How can we make the swine industry more sustainable?
Analyzing the swine industry's life cycle and implementing sustainable measures from feeding to processing drives a change towards a more environmentally friendly industry and better animal welfare.