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New EU emissions framework for poultry & pig rearing

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The newly adopted 'Uniform conditions for operating rules for the rearing of poultry and pigs (UCOL)' under the Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive gives farmers a clear, proportionate framework to reduce emissions of ammonia, nitrogen and phosphorus — pollutants linked to respiratory diseases, ecosystem degradation and water contamination — without the complexity of full industrial permitting.  

Developed in close collaboration with Member States, livestock producers, and environmental NGOs, the UCOL replaces fragmented national approaches to poultry and pig farm emissions with common minimum standards, cutting unnecessary red tape while maintaining a high level of environmental protection. 

  • Less complexity, better results: UCOL focuses on operational measures, such as better manure handling, nutritional management and animal housing. Simpler rules will reduce pollution more effectively. 
  • Flexibility: Farmers can choose which techniques to apply, provided they meet the required environmental standards. 
  • Fair rules for farms: Smaller farms will adopt proportionate techniques and emission limits. 
  • Economic feasibility: UCOL prioritises feeding strategies to reduce emissions, which are proportionate and economically feasible, especially for smaller farms covered and existing farms. 
  • Room for innovation: Techniques not listed in the UCOL can be used, provided that Member States validate their equivalent environmental performance, based on scientific evidence. This flexibility aims to encourage innovation while maintaining strong environmental standards. 
  • Fair competition: The UCOL will contribute to fair competition in the internal market by providing common minimum environmental standards for poultry and pig farms across the EU.   

    • The UCOL will begin applying for farms between 2030 and 2032, depending on their size, giving farmers time to adapt.  

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