Promoting the functional diversity of soil organisms by applying classical and modified stable organic matter while preserving the soil's production properties
Description
Method and design of equipment for the treatment (activation) of mainly biochar and also digestate.
Sector
A1.2Growing of perennial crops
Needs/ Problem statement
Efficient use of processed field by-products.
Objective
Improving soil properties, promoting functional diversity, promoting fertility and also returning carbon back to the soil.
Bioeconomy fields
Crop residues and perennial plantsx
Designer crops for optimised biomass contentx
Algae biomassnull
Waste or recycled materialx
Microbial assisted processingnull
Biorefineries x
Feedstock
Biomass residues
Outcomes and final product
Activated biochar and digestate
Mobility
Static
Value chains
1
2
3
3 - High potential - Significant arisings of feedstocks available currently.
C Sink
1
2
3
3 - High potential - strong potential for carbon sequestration at the feedstock and product level).
Intended user
Farmers and foresters
Complexity of the process
1
2
3
3 -complex application
Final user
Farmerx
Foresterx
Researchernull
Advisornull
NGOnull
Training organizationnull
Processor or retailerx
Consumernull
Public Authority + LAGnull
Othernull
Economic sustainability
1
2
3
3 - High potential - Expected to bring at least 3 significant economic benefits.
Social sustainability
1
2
3
1 - Low potential - doesn\'t bring any social benefits.
Environmental sustainability
1
2
3
3 - High potential - Expected to bring at least 3 significant environmental benefits.