Spain: The pig sector has reduced nitrogen emissions by 50%

51542
©

The measures adopted by the white pig sector to reduce nitrogen emissions has allowed them to reduce by 50% per animal in the last 30 years. 

The activity of the farms is the most important in the impact of nitrogen in the pig chain, and the work carried out has made it possible to identify three parameters on which to focus in order to obtain a more significant reduction in emissions.

It is about improving the efficiency in the use of fertilizers; continue advancing in the use of nitrogen in food, the control of the direct evaporation of nitrogen in the form of ammonia within the facilities and in the management of manure.

Details: euromeatnews.com