Spain reduces ammonia emissions from the livestock industry
The ECOGAN information system and improved agricultural practices have led to a 10.6% reduction in national ammonia emissions.
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U.S. agriculture emissions at ten-year low
The latest report from the EPA indicates that emissions from U.S. agriculture were at a ten-year low in 2022.
Spain: Catalonia encourages the implementation of biogas plants on farms
The sector will be provided 46 million euros to implement biogas plants in small and medium-sized farms.
Carbon credit certification and its role in the agriculture of the future
A new European regulation will allow farmers to obtain certificates to implement practices that contribute to carbon sequestration and soil-related emission reductions.
The EP approves an emissions regulation that affects more pig farms
The new rules will reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and large pig and poultry farms.
European Parliament calls on the Commission for strategic autonomy in terms of fertilisers
The EP calls on the EC to raise the limit values for the use of nitrogen fertilisers from animal manure, such as RENURE (nitrogen recovered from manure).
EU carbon removals certification framework
Council and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement today on a regulation to establish the first EU-level certification framework for carbon removals.
South Korea aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock industry
The Ministry of Agriculture will improve the treatment of livestock waste by transforming it into bioenergy, biochar, and solid fuels.
EU: Provisional agreement on the revision of the emissions directive
The co-legislators agreed to extend IED measures to pig farms with more than 350 livestock units (LSU).
UK: Round 2 of slurry infrastructure grant scheme opens
Applications are now open for the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant, with double the funding on offer compared with the first round.
Spanish swine farms reduce emissions
Seventy-five percent of pig farms have implemented the best available techniques to reduce emissions levels at their facilities.
EU Nitrates Directive: Commission drops case against Germany
If convicted at a second hearing before the Court of Justice of the European Union, the penalty would have been significant.
EU : stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
MEPs voted to include pig farms and poultry farms with more than 200 livestock units (LSU).
Denmark now requires weekly emptying of slurry pits
The measure aims to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. New and old barns must comply as of May 1.
Denmark: More farmers can request support to cover slurry tanks
More Danish farmers will have the opportunity to apply for subsidies to cover their slurry tanks and thus help reduce ammonia emissions.