Farm Digesters: Anaerobic digesters produce clean renewable biogas, and reduce greenhouse emissions, water...

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Jonathan Letcher

Farm Digesters

Anaerobic digesters produce clean renewable biogas, and reduce greenhouse emissions, water pollution...

Jonathan Letcher

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Green Books
12 November 2015

Sustainability; Waste treatment & disposal; Sustainable agriculture

A no-nonsense guide to farm digesters, providing a wealth of useful information for anyone interested in installing one.

Most people have heard of farm digesters and how they can produce renewable energy from cattle slurry and other organic waste. But digesters can do a lot more than that. They transform what is often considered problematic, noxious waste into fertiliser, massively reducing our dependence on fossil fuel-based artificial fertilisers. They produce saleable compost as a by-product. They minimise water pollution and enable organic waste to be effectively recycled. Digesters let us run farms more economically, and make our energy supplies and our food production more sustainable.

Written by farm industry expert, Jonathan Letcher, Farm Digesters provides practical information on how digesters work, how to set-up a farm digester programme, and commercial products from digesters. Jonathan also discusses why we need farm digesters and evaluates their pros and cons, sharing valuable insights into the existing barriers that need to be overcome and providing a clear overview of their main technical issues.

This straightforward book is perfect for farmers looking to become more sustainable and save money.

By: Jonathan Letcher
Imprint: Green Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 12mm
ISBN: 9780857842329
ISBN 10: 0857842323
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 12 November 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword by David Gardner Preface Acknowledgements Introduction – Why this book was written 1. What digesters do, and why they are so important 2. How farm digesters work; keys to a successful installation 3. Recycling nutrients through a farm digester 4. Digested separated fibre and peat-free compost production 5. Biogas production, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions 6. Recycling other organic waste through farm digesters 7. Digesters around the world 8. Establishing a major farm digester programme in Britain Appendices About the author Index

Jonathan Letcher has worked in the farm digester industry for many years, helping to implement the technology and campaigning for greater awareness and accessibility for farmers. He was also involved in the development of the first peat-free compost ranges.