nitrogen

protein content of dairy cow rations can be reduced from around 175 to 150g/kg DM without affecting cow performance if the diet is properly formulated. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

28-07 | News

Reducing protein and using forage legumes in dairy diets

Farmers in the Netherlands protesting nitrogen government plans.The government has made a €7.5 billion buy-out scheme available for farmers to bring additional relief to the sector. Those that do not want to be bought-out are asked to innovate, scale up, or move their farms. Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-06 | Article

Dutch farmers protest gov’s plan to curb nitrogen emissions

€24.3 billion has been reserved for tackling the nitrogen problem. The money is used to support farmers who are unable to continue their business in the same way. Photo: Wick Natzijl

17-06 | News

The Netherlands: Nitrogen should be slashed 70% in key areas

Cows in the Netherlands. Photo: Wick Natzijl

23-07-2021 | News

Nitrogen protests in the Netherlands: A search for answers

Photo: Koos Groenewold

25-03-2021 | News

A look at the Dutch gov’s new law to reduce nitrogen

Dairy farmer Henk van der Veen from Surhuizum uses slow-release urea and Protispar by Speerstra Feed Ingredients. This is 30% cheaper than additional rapeseed. He notices a slight increase in the levels. Photos: Anne van der Woude

27-01-2021 | Article

Influencing rumen microbes improves nitrogen efficiency

Photo: Hanskamp AgroTech BV

04-12-2020 | News

Eurotier Innovation Awards: CowToilet awarded gold

Photo: Alltech

21-10-2020 | Article

Remembering farmers’ needs in the sustainability solution

Reducing the incidence and impact of diseases such as Coccidiosis is decisive to meet animal welfare standards and avoid economical and sustainability disruptions. Photo: Morten Larsen

21-10-2020 | Article

Innovation and sustainability: The best of both worlds

Newsprint may not be used as the sole roughage in the diet. Photo: Hans Prinsen

31-08-2020 | Article

Strategies to reduce nitrogen for more efficient ruminants