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Efficient utilization technology of biogas manure
Biogas fertilizer: Organic fertilizer, which improves soil and promotes increased production, is preferred for green ecological agriculture.
Type
Material
Tags
Environmental & resource tech
Biomass waste/by-product recycling
Biogas fertilizer
Solution maturity
Early adoption / Process verification
Cooperation methods
Overall transfer
Technology licensing
Technology shares
Applicable industry
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery
Applications
Agriculture
Key innovations
Innovation lies in efficiently utilizing biogas by-products and transforming them into high-yield, organic and comprehensive green fertilizers, realizing waste resources and significantly increasing crop yields.
Potential economic benefits
It can increase crop production by 20-30%, reduce investment in chemical fertilizers and pesticides, reduce waste treatment costs, and improve the quality and value of agricultural products.
Potential climate benefits
Replacing chemical fertilizers with biogas manure can significantly reduce the high energy consumption and related carbon emissions in chemical fertilizer production. It is rich in organic matter, which can effectively improve soil structure, increase soil carbon storage, and achieve carbon sequestration.
Solution supplier
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Gansu Province Dryland Agriculture Research Institute
Gansu Province Dryland Agriculture Research Institute
The Institute of Dryland Agriculture of the Gansu Province Academy of Agricultural Sciences is committed to technological innovation in dryland agriculture, efficient use of water resources, and promoting the sustainable development of agriculture in arid areas.
China
Solution details

Technical overview:

Biogas residue and biogas slurry are collectively referred to as biogas manure. They are products of pig, cow, sheep manure and human manure after being fully fermented in biogas digesters. Biogas residue mainly contains: 30%~50% organic matter, 10%~20%, total nitrogen 0.8%~2%, total phosphorus 0.4%~1.2%, and total potassium 0.6%~2%. The total solid content of biogas slurry is less than 1%, and contains 0.04% available nitrogen, mainly available nutrients. In addition to being rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements, biogas manure also contains trace elements such as boron, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and zinc that play an important role in the growth of crops, as well as a large amount of organic matter, various amino acids and vitamins. The application of biogas fertilizer can not only significantly improve the soil and ensure a good microecological environment required for crop growth, but also help enhance their freezing and drought resistance and reduce pests and diseases.


Technical effect: Crop production can increase by 20 - 30%.


Technical points:

(1) Avoid applying immediately after leaving the pool. Biogas fertilizer is highly reducing. If applied immediately after leaving the pool, it will compete with crops for oxygen in the soil, affect seed germination and root development, and cause crop leaves to yellowing and wilting. Therefore, when the biogas manure is discharged from the pond, it is generally stored in the septic tank for 5 to 7 days before being applied; the biogas residue and phosphate fertilizer are mixed in a ratio of 10:1 and then applied for 5 to 7 days. The effect is better.

(2) Avoid applying directly without adding water. When biogas manure is applied directly to crops without water, especially when used to topple seedlings, it will cause burning of crops. When biogas manure is used as topdressing, water must be added first. Generally, the amount of water added is half of the amount of biogas slurry.

(3) Avoid spreading topsoil. Biogas fertilizer should be applied to dry land crops by hole application, ditch application, and then covered with soil. Applied to paddy fields should be evenly spread on the field surface before land preparation, and then turned into the bottom layer with a plow.

(4) Avoid excessive application. The amount of biogas fertilizer applied should not be too large, and is generally 1,500 - 2,500 kg per mu than applying ordinary pig manure fertilizer. Otherwise, crops will grow excessively and the rows will be shaded, resulting in reduced production.

(5) Avoid mixing it with alkaline fertilizers such as plant ash and lime. Plant ash, lime, etc. are highly alkaline, and mixing with biogas fertilizer will cause nitrogen loss, thus reducing fertilizer efficiency.


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11:42:01, Nov 04, 2025
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