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Farmers in the Netherlands have been greatly affected by claims of reducing nitrogen (N2) emissions. Following the judgment of the Council of State, the Dutch government is now looking at how agriculture can play a role in reducing overall nitrogen emissions from cows and fertilizers such as ammonia and nitrous oxide.
Following last week’s declaration of a “climate and environmental emergency”, by the European Parliament, farmers and the agriculture industry can lead the fight against this crisis. Global animal health company, Alltech, has partnered with Dutch dairy nutrition company, Ingenieursbureau Heemskerk, to develop a solution. They are collaborating on a new technology, specifically designed to improve protein utilisation and reduce ammonia emissions in dairy cattle. Heemskerk intend to bring this product to the market in the near future.
“We need to ensure that we get the most out of the protein in our animal feeds and use the latest technologies to reduce agriculture’s ammonia emissions. Producing more and better quality food, whilst at the same time reducing waste, aligns with Alltech’s vision for a Planet of Plenty,” explained Robbie Walker, business development manager, Alltech.
“Our partner, Heemskerk, is working to create a solution that can empower farmers in the Netherlands to make a real contribution to solving some of the environmental impacts created through agriculture while working towards new, sustainable dairy production practices,” added Walker. More here..
Source/online/SZK
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