Productisation of nutrients contained in agricultural by-products and aquatic vegetation (MaVe-tuote)

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

The project developed the productisation of fertiliser products suitable for organic farming produced by a proven dry digestion biogas plant and piloted the use of collected aquatic vegetation in the biogas production process. As nutrients are removed with the vegetation collected for use, this improves the state of water bodies. In particular, phosphorus can be captured reasonably effectively. Of the aquatic plant species studied, the common club-rush was the best in terms of nutrients and biogas production. Soil improvers were further developed based on experiences from users.

SCHEDULE

2017–2018

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

Funding from the programme to promote the recycling of nutrients (Raki), Ministry of the Environment

EUR 62,100 (Ministry of the Environment: EUR 43,400)

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

Metener Ltd

http://www.metener.fi/raki-2/