This short guideline from the Canadian Biogas Association / Farming Biogas explains how farmers can use digestate effectively and safely. It outlines digestate properties, including its similarity to manure but with more available nutrients and reduced odour. The document presents “4R” best management practices: right rate, right time, right place and right method of application. It also discusses pathogen inactivation, regulatory aspects and how to avoid nutrient losses to water and air. The focus is very practical, aimed at on-farm decision making.
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