Dominion Energy and Smithfield complete methane-to-natural gas project in Utah 10 Dec 2020 Energy producer Dominion Energy and US pork giant Smithfield Foods have completed a renewable gas project that converts methane from hog farming to renewable natural gas.
Generating power from pig manure in West Africa 5 Mar 2020 With pig herds of over 300 animals becoming more common in West Africa, this has sparked public concern over proper waste disposal. This issue, interestingly, also offers valuable opportunities.
Regenerative farming – how farmers can make the transition 25 Feb 2020 In this podcast, ffinlo Costain explores how farmers can embrace regenerative agriculture to ensure long-term productivity, profitability and ecosystem biodiversity.
Calling Canada's pig producers: participate in new survey to help cut carbon footprint 22 Feb 2020 Pork producers across Canada are being invited to participate in an economic and environmental Viability survey being conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc.
Current emissions creating "perfect storm" for drastic farming losses 28 Nov 2019 New research shows the world needs to urgently cut its planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to avoid a "perfect storm" that will lead to simultaneous falls in food production from both farming and marine fisheries.
British government introduces ground-breaking Environment Bill 17 Oct 2019 Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.
US pig farmers significantly reduce environmental footprint over 17-year study 16 Oct 2019 Data gathered from more than 106,000 samples at 182 North Carolina farms shows significant reductions in ammonia levels and manure nutrient content.
Organic fertiliser may offer added incentives for hog sector expansion 6 Aug 2019 The Chair of Sask Pork says the organisation will be focusing on the value of hog manure as an organic fertiliser as it works to build the province's hog production base.
Brussels sets new deadline for Germany with Nitrates Directive 31 Jul 2019 ISN reports that a new deadline of eight weeks has been set for Germany to increase the legal measures to reduce nitrate emissions into groundwater.
How can the pig industry reduce its environmental impact? 15 Jul 2019 The results of recent investigations by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism indicate that ammonia and vehicle gases produced by livestock farming are having serious impacts on human and wildlife health.
Grant funding available for slurry stores and lagoons 12 Apr 2019 NPA confirms that grant funding has been made available to UK pig producers for slurry stores and lagoons.
Are you compliant with the new permitting rules? 18 Jan 2019 Pig and poultry farmers will soon be able to demonstrate compliance with new permitting rules, using two new, simple calculators, free of charge.
Manitoba reaffirms opposition to federally imposed carbon tax 23 Nov 2018 Manitoba's Premier says he will continue to oppose the imposition of a federally imposed carbon tax.
Red tractor launches bid to become flagship of British food and farming 21 Nov 2018 A huge step in Red Tractor’s evolution has been announced as the assurance scheme bids to become the flagship of British food and farming
Call to stop mega pig farm in Northern Ireland 16 Nov 2018 Sustain member Friends of the Earth warns against the impact that a mega pig farm would have on animal welfare and the environment.
Penang state govt committed to implementation of Pig Farming Enactment 2016 16 Nov 2018 The Penang state government remains committed to implementing the Pig Farming Enactment 2016, aiding pig farmers in converting their farms into closed systems before the regulation is fully enforced on 1 January 2020
Unanimous strike for gag order in hog farm nuisance lawsuits 31 Oct 2018 A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled unanimously yesterday that the trial judge’s gag order in the North Carolina hog farm nuisance lawsuits was an unconstitutional violation of the…
Harnessing the power of livestock for a sustainable future 30 Oct 2018 A new FAO report highlights the multiple contributions made by the global livestock sector but also says that changes in policies and practices are needed in order to optimise those contributions
Affluent effluent possible for piggeries 17 Oct 2018 About 16 per cent of the manure effluent of the Australian pig herd is now directed to biogas systems, equating to 29 percent of the herd housed in conventional sheds at piggeries larger than 500 sow farrow-to-finish, wh…
Where is African swine fever now? 17 Oct 2018 What is the current status of ASF around the world, and what are both infected and non-infected regions doing to stop its spread?
