Welcome to Batfarm
Livestock production contributes substantially to the economies of many European countries in
terms of employment, export of products and use and maintenance of natural resources. Much of this production is from intensified schemes, as it is the case for pig, poultry and some cattle production. However, intensification is known to lead to a number of environmental effects, which include emissions to the air and discharges to soils and surface waters.
The Aim of BATFARM
The aim of the BATFARM project is to set up a scientifically based protocol for the evaluation of
realistic options for the abatement of environmental impacts in air (greenhouse gases and ammonia) and water (nitrate content) from livestock wastes.
Expected Outcome
The expected outcome will be the increased knowledge of the siteand circumstance‐specific
mitigation potential of technologies that can reduce the environmental impact of farming housing
and manure management systems.
