What role can biogas plants play in the development of sustainable, emission-free organic agriculture as an important element in the green transformation of the economy and the decarbonisation of civilisation's economic processes and in counteracting the progressive process of global warming?
In order to slow down the progressive process of global warming, it is necessary to increase the efficiency and accelerate the implementation of the green transformation of the economy in order to create a sustainable, zero-emission, green circular economy as quickly as possible. In the process of efficiently implementing the green economy transition, there are several essential components, which include the green energy transition based on the development of renewable and zero-emission energy sources, the development of electro-mobility, the development of sustainable organic agriculture, sustainable energy-efficient construction, low-carbon mining and industry, etc. The development of agricultural cooperatives that run sustainable business ventures supporting farm management, the development of composting facilities, the improvement of the post-agricultural waste separation system and increasing recycling, the development of small-scale renewable and zero-emission energy power plants supplying energy to farms, and the development of biogas plants are important factors in the development of sustainable, zero-emission organic agriculture that also realises the objectives of sustainable development and the principles of a sharing economy and a closed loop economy. Biogas plants, including microbial energy plants that generate energy from biogas that can be produced from livestock manure, can play an important role in bringing about a green transformation of agriculture to create sustainable, emission-free, climate- and environment-friendly organic agriculture, including both sustainable, emission-free agriculture based on crop production and emission-free livestock farming. Biogas plants can be set up and built primarily by farmers' cooperatives and microbial gas plants can be built within individual farms. In this way, farms can be self-sufficient in energy. In addition, a positive pro-climate effect results from the combustion of methane, which is particularly strong in terms of generating the greenhouse effect, because even if the CO2 produced by combustion is not bound into certain rock materials and is released into the atmosphere, the greenhouse effect will be much weaker compared to methane. However, a much better pro-climate solution would be not to emit CO2 into the atmosphere, but to bind it to a specific rock form or to inject it deep into the earth's crust in rock layers that will absorb and chemically bind the gas. In view of the above, biogas plants can play an important role in the development of sustainable, emission-free organic agriculture. However, fully climate-friendly biogas plants will be those that do not generate other greenhouse gases when burning methane. Biogas plants can also produce bioethanol, the combustion of which can be a source of energy and has low emissions.
In view of the above, I would like to address the following question to the scientific and research community:
What role can biogas plants play in the development of sustainable, emission-free organic agriculture as an important element in the green transformation of the economy and the decarbonisation of civilisation's economic processes and in counteracting the progressive process of global warming?
What do you think about this topic?
What is your opinion on this subject?
Please respond,
I invite you all to discuss,
Thank you very much,
Best wishes,
Dariusz Prokopowicz
Biogas can play several roles, such as-
★ Producing renewable energy : Biogas plants can produce renewable energy from organic waste, which can replace fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
★ Providing a source of fertiliser: The residue from the anaerobic digestion process can be used as a nutrient-rich fertiliser, which can improve soil fertility and reduce the need for synthetic fertilisers.
★ Reducing greenhouse gas emissions : By capturing and using the methane produced during anaerobic digestion, biogas plants help to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
★ Improving sustainability in agriculture : The use of biogas can improve the sustainability of agriculture by providing a source of renewable energy and fertiliser, reducing the need for synthetic inputs, and improving soil health.
★ Fighting global warming: By reducing the amount of organic waste that is sent to landfills and by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, biogas plants can help to combat global warming and contribute to the decarbonisation of economic processes
В Модели биоэнергетических агроэкосистем, разработанной в Украине академиком Тарарико Юрием Александровичем, биогазовые установки являются одним из ключевых звеньев Модели. Они перерабатывают навоз Крупного рогатого скота и другие органические отходы в органические удобрения. При этом производится значительное количество тепловой и электрической энергии для обеспечения нужд хозяйства и социальных потребностей его работников. Такая Модель аграрного производства соответствует "зелёным" стандартам, имеет высокую экономическую эффективность и содействует повышению плодородия почв. Одна из формул такой Модели: 1,2 голов Крупного рогатого скота на 1 гектар пахотных угодий хозяйства. При этом площадь пахотных угодий должна составлять не менее 1000 гектар. Модель является примером комплексного подхода к решению производственных задач. Получаемая конечная продукция при этом соответствует нормам сертификата "Эко". Финансовая привлекательность - от 5 до 8 тысяч $ США чистой прибыли в год на 1 гектар пашни.
Biogas can play a significant role in the development of sustainable, emission-free organic agriculture, some of the ways are:
✨Renewable Energy Source: Biogas is a renewable energy source derived from the anaerobic digestion of organic materials such as agricultural residues, crop waste, animal manure, and food waste. It is a versatile form of energy that can be used to generate heat, electricity, and even vehicle fuel. By utilizing biogas as an energy source, organic farms can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
✨On-Farm Energy Production: Organic farms often generate a significant amount of organic waste, such as crop residues and animal manure. Instead of letting this waste decompose naturally and release methane (a potent greenhouse gas) into the atmosphere, it can be collected and used for biogas production. This not only helps in waste management but also provides a renewable energy source for the farm's operations, reducing the reliance on non-renewable energy.
✨Nutrient Recycling: Biogas production involves the anaerobic digestion of organic materials, which results in the production of biogas and a nutrient-rich byproduct called digestate. Digestate can be used as a biofertilizer, returning valuable nutrients back to the soil. By using digestate, organic farmers can reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers, promote soil health, and close the nutrient cycle on their farms.
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Filing