Using swine slurry bioconversion to produce effective and socially-acceptable fertilizers
Stéphane Godbout
Researcher
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Description
Based on previous work conducted at IRDA and our team’s expertise, this project looks to finalize the development of a robust and cost-effective swine slurry bioconversion system.
Objective(s)
- Determine optimal treatment parameters.
- Test a new approach in the laboratory (horizontal reactor).
- Develop a functional prototype.
From 2019 to 2022
Project duration
Livestock production
Activity areas
Waste conversion, Fertilizer management, Coexisting in an agricultural environment
Services
This work will help reduce the environmental impacts of hog production.
Partner
Fertilisation FertiRoy
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