Reducing emissions of pollutant gases during slurry storage
The application of BATs to optimize the management of slurry inside the barns means increasing the frequency of emptying the pits to the outside storage.
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NAMI: Landmark tool supports meat sector greenhouse gas reduction targets
A new tool will aid meat companies of all sizes in measuring greenhouse gas emissions.
On-farm biogas production via co-digestion: an example of economic viability and sustainability
Eight years ago, Granja Capdevila Torrent Ramaders started up its biogas production plant using co-digestion and is now an example of economic viability and sustainability.
Eurobarometer: What do Europe's citizens think about climate change?
According to a new Eurobarometer survey, more than half believe that the transition to a green economy should be accelerated.
Emissions (II): How to minimize GHG and ammonia emissions on pig farms
This article describes different techniques that can be applied, in order of priority, to prevent NH3 and CH4 emissions.
MEPs in favour of pig farms to reduce their emissions
Large industrial facilities and larger pig and chicken farms must reduce their emission of pollutants.
Effects of replacing barley by dehydrated orange pulp in finishing pig diets on performance, carcass quality, and gaseous emissions from slurry
Dehydrated orange pulp may become a sustainable feed ingredient for finishing pigs.
Emissions (I): How are greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions produced on our farms?
In this first article on emissions, Xavier Flotats explains how the main greenhouse gases and ammonia are generated on our farms.
EU : stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
MEPs voted to include pig farms and poultry farms with more than 200 livestock units (LSU).
CP Foods is developing RE100 Prototype farm
Pioneering 100% renewable energy-powered animal farm.
EU public consultation on the "polluter pays" principle
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation to gather views from citizens and interested parties on the implementation of the "polluter pays" principle in the EU.
The cost of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming
This article provides an example of the cost per ton of CO2 saved by reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions through daily slurry removal and anaerobic digestion.
EU proposes amendments to the Emissions Directive
The Member States have amended the Commission's proposal to extend the scope of the Directive to intensive livestock farms.
New EU 2030 target to increase EU carbon sinks
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared to 1990.
The EU must reduce emissions by 40% by 2030
The revised law increases the 2030 GHG reduction target at EU level from 30% to 40% compared to 2005-levels.
CP Foods continues to expand its portfolio of climate-friendly products to meet growing demands for eco-friendly diets
The company has developed additional climate-friendly products through research and development.