Exploring the profitability potential of vermicomposting solid pig manure

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Abstract

In the Netherlands, there are surpluses of pig manure, which currently represent a negative value. At the same time, pig manure contains valuable ingredients for the production of biomass. These ingredients can be potentially be converted to feed and vermicompost by earthworms, such as Eisenia fetida and Dendrobaena veneta. Thereby producing alternative protein sources for feed and alternatives for artificial fertilizer. The number of feasible business cases in which the pig manure is upgraded has so far been limited.This is due both to the efficiency of the technologies used and the legislation and regulations related to the pig manure. This report explores the profitability potential of vermicomposting solid pig manure by individual pig farmers.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationWageningen
PublisherWageningen Plant Research
Number of pages39
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Publication series

NameReport / Stichting Wageningen Research, Wageningen Plant Research, Business Unit Open teelten
No.WPR-OT 991

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