An Introduction to Manure Nutrient Recovery
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The document discusses the challenges faced by large farms regarding manure management due to high costs of land and transportation, as well as environmental issues like nutrient runoff. It presents manure nutrient recovery through granulation as a solution, which transforms raw manure into a dry, granular fertilizer product that is easier to handle and reduces waste management costs. This process not only enhances nutrient management but can also provide an additional source of revenue for farmers.
An Introduction to Manure Nutrient Recovery
- 1. Manure Nutrient Recovery Experts in process design and material processing for over 60 years. An Introduction to
- 2. Manure presents significant challenges for large farms. High land costs, combined with increasing herd sizes, have increased the amount of manure farmers must deal with, while reducing land available for disposal.
- 3. Additionally, because of its high water content, manure is extremely costly to transport, discouraging transportation to more than a few miles from the farm.
- 4. Furthermore, research has shown that manure application can result in nutrient runoff, resulting in ground and surface water contamination, and preventing the farmer from reaping the full benefits of the nutrients applied.
- 6. Manure Nutrient Recovery by Granulation: The transformation of manure into a granular fertilizer product alleviates all of the aforementioned issues.
- 7. Through a series of processes, raw manure is transformed into a dry, granular product that is nearly odor-free with minimal dust.
- 8. This proven technology has been rapidly gaining attention and was most recently mentioned in an article on Fortune.com.
- 9. This proven technology has been rapidly gaining attention and was most recently mentioned in an article on Fortune.com. The article showcases Fair Oaks Dairy Farm in Indiana, for not only transforming manure into an energy source for the farm, but for now looking to convert the leftover byproduct into a granular fertilizer product.
- 11. The granulation of manure offers numerous benefits, both economically, and environmentally…
- 12. Improved Product Handling Granules are more easily transported, handled, and applied.
- 13. Reduced Waste Management Costs Dry granules can be stored on-farm and are much less costly to transport than raw manure.
- 14. Reduced Runoff Dry granules can aid in the prevention of runoff, because they don’t add additional moisture to the soil, which can increase opportunity for runoff to occur.
- 15. Premium Product The granulation of manure creates a premium product. Additives can be included in the process to create custom fertilizer blends, allowing the product to be tailored to the specific soil needs and nutrient management programs, or to be sold as a marketable product.
- 16. Additional Source of Revenue This can not only reduce waste management costs, but can also create an additional source of revenue, and even supplement the need for purchasing fertilizer products, further improving the bottom line.
- 17. Enhanced Nutrient Management Granular fertilizer makes it easier to effectively follow and monitor application rates for a nutrient management program. It is also a valuable tool in precision agriculture applications, where a granular product provides improved dispensing capabilities.
- 18. Conclusion The recovery of nutrients from manure via granulation offers an effective solution to the economic and environmental problems we face today.
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