EU: to facilitate a sustainable use of fertilisers for all farmers
The Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients (FaST) aims to facilitate a sustainable use of fertilisers for all farmers in the EU.
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Removal of gases from a swine barn
The purpose of this study was to investigate the combined effect of biofilter media depth and moisture content on removal of gases from a swine barn.
EU: Nitrogen pollution expected to drop
The level of nitrogen lost to water in the EU is projected to drop in the period leading up to 2030, which should have a positive impact on biodiversity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ireland: ‘derogation’ under the Nitrates Directive
This formal legal approval follows December’s positive vote at a meeting of the EU Nitrates Management Committee in Brussels.
Prevention of worker health and safety problems in Pork Production
After reviewing some of the main hazards for pork producers in previous articles, this article is devoted to practical measures describing how to reduce risks of illnesses and injuries from those hazards.
Coated proteases in sorghum soybean based diets for growing pigs
Use of coated proteases in sorghum soybean based diets for growing pigs may improve nitrogen retention and reduce nitrogen content in manure.
Use of digestible rather than total amino acid affects nitrogen balance in pigs
The use of digestible rather than total amino acid in diet formulation clearly improve N retention and reduces N excretion.
ARIMEDIA: Project for reducing the ammonia emissions from slurry
The project, that counts on the participation of Spanish and Italian companies and institutions, is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Research and Technology Centre (CITA) of Aragon.
Floor slat openings impact ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions associated with group-housed gestating sows
This trial showed the advantage, in an environmental point of view, to use 15% drainage openings on the solid part of partly slatted floors in pens for group-housed gestating sows.
Canada: recent regulatory changes will stimulate Manitoba's hog production
The Manitoba government is introducing proposed legislation that would reduce outdated, contradictory, complicated or ineffective regulatory requirements imposed on businesses, industry and local governments.