Large poultry producers operating across Europe are set to face revised pollution control requirements after EU Member States approved new operating rules under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). The measures, which apply to the largest pig and poultry farms covered by the IED, are intended to reduce emissions such as ammonia and improve environmental performance through updated operating standards. Environmental groups welcomed the move but criticised the final version of the rules, arguing they have been weakened during negotiations and do not go far enough to tackle pollution from intensive livestock production. They also expressed disappointment that cattle farms remain…