Swine news - Facilities and equipment

EU agriculture ministers discussed the green architecture proposed by the Commission for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027.

Royal Decree 809/2025 introduces a classification by farm type and allows higher densities on farms that keep all pigs with their tails intact.

The FAO recognizes ECOGAN as a key initiative for reducing emissions and moving toward more sustainable livestock farming.

Member States back the Commission’s proposal to allow RENURE use (REcovered Nitrogen from manURE), cutting costs for farmers while protecting the environment.

BMLEH announces new deadlines for farmers.

A project to eradicate PRRS from Scotland to get further Scottish Government funding.

Following a wide-ranging consultation, the Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board has confirmed it will move forward with creating new modules and labelling for outdoor pig production.

The EU aims to simplify green laws without weakening environmental or health protections. Feedback open until 10 September 2025.

ECOGAN drives a strong reduction of ammonia emissions in livestock farming, according to the Secretary General of Agricultural Resources.

Requests for the provision of this data will be automated.

The Government has reserved a site and is accepting applications to construct and operate the pig farm.

The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for monitoring soil health and ensures that soil is assessed in all EU Member States.

Eswatini opened the Mpisi Pig Breeding Center on April 11, 2025, as part of a TaiwanICDF project to boost swine production.

International Compost Week promotes its use, origin, proper application, and benefits.

Ammonia emissions produced by the livestock sector have been reduced by 16.7% between 2005 and 2023.

The first Flemish province is launching an innovative measurement campaign on nitrogen emissions in pig farming.

This initiative is aimed at farms that make a five-year commitment to modify their practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Netherlands boosts manure exports with a new delegate for the promotion of organic fertilizer exports.

The Association for the Environmental Disimpact of Manure (ADAP) creates the Observatory to evaluate new management techniques.

NH₃ emissions, 97.6% of which originated from agricultural and livestock activities, declined by 0.8% nationwide in 2023.

Average biosecurity audit scores for both internal and external biosecurity are increasing slightly.

As of November 3, 2024, Germany had 21.3 million pigs (+0.3 % vs. 2023). The number of farms fell by 3.2% to 15,700.

EU ministers discuss rural proofing, agri-food market stability, and the future vision for agriculture and food.

The technical update of the PEFCR Feed extends its validity until December 2025, without significant methodological changes.