Rabobank considers climate goals for the pig sector in the Netherlands achievable for 2030

Published 2021년 10월 8일

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The Dutch pork sector can meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030, as per the Dutch Climate Agreement, according to Rabobank. The sector aims to reduce emissions by 0.3 million tons of CO2 equivalents by 2030, with an additional reduction of 1 million tons. The subsidy scheme for pig farms is projected to reduce emissions by 0.2 million tons, while technical measures like reducing emissions from manure by 50% to 90% using existing technologies, and feed measures, could achieve the remaining 0.1 million tons reduction.

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Posted: 08/10/2021 Save as favorite It is possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the pork chain in order to help achieve the objectives of the Dutch Climate Agreement. According to Rabobank, the sector's climate goals for 2030 are achievable. The pig herd is a major emitter of greenhouse gases and responsible for 45% of the total emissions of the pork supply chain. Within the Climate Agreement of 2019, pig farming has committed itself to a reduction of 0.3 million tons of CO2 equivalents and other greenhouse gases by 2030. In addition, the sector has the ambition to reduce an additional 1 million tons of CO2 equivalents by 2030. The subsidy scheme for the remediation of pig farms is expected to result in a reduction in emissions of 0.2 million tons. According to Rabobank, the remaining 0.1 million tons reduction in emissions can be achieved through technical measures. 80% of the emissions in pig farming are the result of the storage ...

Source: Agri Holland