date:Oct 29, 2013
crease by two percentage points, which would reduce the requirement for imports of soya by up to 25 per cent. We would achieve more sustainable production and a higher level of self-sufficiency, said Chairman of the Danish Pig Research Centre, Lindhart B. Nielsen.
He said it is exasperating that European farmers are allowed to apply slurry at a rate of 170 kg nitrogen per hectare, whereas Danish pig producers may only spread up to 140 kg nitrogen per hectare.
The restrictive regulations resu