The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and governments around the world. Photo: Mlenny/iStock/Getty Images

EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months

Law would ban the import of commodities linked to deforestation

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and governments around the world.






Han Langeler show the ration fed to his cattle at his farm near Aalten in the Netherlands.

Europe’s manure mathematics frustrate farmers

Strict rules limit nitrogen application depending on the form it takes when applied

Trucking manure is part of the strange nitrogen mathematics used in Europe as it attempts to balance nutrient use and penalizes manure based only on its nitrogen effect, without considering other nutrients, soil organic matter and biological benefits.