Costs assessment of ammonia air treatment in pig livestock for nitrogen recovery

The document evaluates the economic performance and environmental benefits of an ammonia air treatment system installed in pig housing, which recovers nitrogen as ammonium sulfate fertilizer and reduces ammonia emissions by 54%. It estimates the treatment cost at 0.15–0.17 €/kg live weight, impacting meat sales value by 7.3%, and outlines installation costs for new and retrofitted barns.

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Ammonia pollution is a major challenge in pig farming, affecting air quality, animal and worker health and the environment. Conventional ventilation systems remove polluted air but don't capture ammonia. Now there's a smarter solution: the Gas Loop ammonia air washing unit.
This innovative system captures ammonia directly from the air in pig houses and absorbs it into a sulphuric acid solution. The result? Ammonium sulphate, a valuable liquid fertiliser that reduces the need for synthetic alternatives - cutting costs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
With an ammonia reduction of up to 62%, this technology improves pig health and air quality while promoting sustainable agriculture. 

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Project

NUTRI-KNOW

BROADENING THE IMPACT OF EIP-AGRI OPERATIONAL GROUPS IN THE FIELD OF NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT: KNOWLEDGE EXPLOITATION AND EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND MATERIAL FOR FARMERS AND PRACTITIONERS

Location
Italy, Europe
Authors
CRPA - Centro Ricerche Produzioni Animali Soc. Cons. p. A.
Purpose
Adopt innovative practices, Apply ready-to-use practices, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Jul 21, 2025
Origin language
English
Official project website
NUTRI-KNOW
License
CC BY-NC-ND