Turning Farm Waste into Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future

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Farm waste and agricultural byproducts have the untapped potential to transform into renewable energy and power a sustainable future for agriculture. According to a study in #Elsevier’s Energy Policy journal, converting agriwaste into biogas and bioenergy could meet up to 17% of global energy demand.

Cutting-edge technologies are enabling farmers to turn agricultural waste into biogas, a renewable source of electricity and heat for operations. Anaerobic digesters break down organic waste like crop residues, manure and wastewater without oxygen to produce biogas containing methane and carbon dioxide. This biogas can then be captured and combusted in an engine to generate electricity and heat for powering equipment, heating buildings and greenhouses, and providing excess energy to the grid. The digestate byproduct is also an effective fertilizer, creating a closed-loop nutrient cycle on farms.

“Anaerobic digestion of agriwaste and use of the biogas for energy can achieve a win-win situation for agriculture and the environment,” said Dr. Amrit B. Karki of the Asian Institute of Technology.

Repurposing farm waste into biogas and bioenergy has many benefits beyond renewable energy. It improves nutrient recycling, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and generates new revenue streams for farmers. Together, these advantages point to biogas systems as a promising solution for sustainable agricultural practices.

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