Dairy
EU green groups are aiming to scupper a proposal on 'ReNure' fertiliser, which has been cited as a way to offset mineral fertiliser use.
Rural Life
An MEP has called on the government to "grab the bull by the horns" and speed up the development of AD and take "full advantage" of ReNure.
Environment
IrBEA has called on the Irish government and MEPs to ensure an amendment to the Nitrates Directive on RENURE fertiliser gets over the line.
EU member states have backed a proposal to allow the use of recovered nitrogen from manure above Nitrates Directive limits.
Copa is calling on the commission to "act swiftly" so the EU does not "miss out" on 'RENURE' (recovered nitrogen from manure) technologies.
The European Commission is proposing to increase the amount of processed manure which farmers can use under the Nitrates Directive.
