Digestate – fertiliser of natural origin

Biogas production has many benefits. One of these is the production of digestate, which can provide a very good solution for agriculture as a fertiliser of natural origin.

Recently, the European Biogas Association (EBA) published a white paper analysing the potential of digestate in supporting healthy soils and promoting sustainable agricultural practices across Europe.

The report “Discovering the Contribution of Ferment to Healthy Soils”, looks at the benefits of the use of fermentation in the agricultural practices of EU countries – from reducing the need for costly artificial fertilisers to promoting effective and efficient soil management and productivity.

The production and use of digestate also fits in with the direction of changes taking place in EU policy on carbon farming and the transition to a greener and more sustainable agricultural sector.

The development of biogas and biomethane production in Europe will contribute to the production of increasing amounts of digestate, which should be managed accordingly. The utilisation of the digestate will benefit farmers, local communities and producers as well as the environment.