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Spen Farm is a farm owned by the University of Leeds<\/a>, featuring a wide range of soil types, growing a diverse mixture of crops alongside the farm\u2019s 660 pigs. Spen Farm has recently undergone an extensive overhaul, which included the installation of an N2 Unit to aid slurry management from the farm\u2019s pig production system and bring the farm\u2019s operations in line with the university\u2019s goal of achieving net-zero.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with CIEL (the UK’s Livestock Innovation Centre)<\/a>, livestock numbers and facilities at Spen Farm have been increased and upgraded to align operations to that of a more typical commercial pig operation. This project has led Spen Farm to become the UK\u2019s largest and most advanced facility for research into pig nutrition, behaviour, welfare & health, and production systems – National Pig Centre. With huge changes in the UK\u2019s pig industry expected to operate at net-zero, operations at Spen Farm provide a perfect opportunity for the wider industry to observe the practicalities of how technology can be integrated into farm systems and contribute to the sustainable shift.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With\u00a0an N2 unit\u00a0installed\u00a0at\u00a0Spen\u00a0Farm,\u00a0pig\u00a0slurry\u00a0is\u00a0collected from the\u00a0barns\u00a0and\u00a0treated with\u00a0N2\u2019s\u00a0plasma technology.\u00a0\u00a0The installation at\u00a0Spen\u00a0Farm showcases the applicability of N2\u2019s technology on pig farms, enabling slurry emissions to be\u00a0effectively\u00a0reduced, along with generating\u00a0a complete, nitrogen-enriched fertiliser available for the surrounding fields.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>