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5 Things You Should Know About Biogas and Biomethane

This article from the European Commission outlines five key facts about biogas and biomethane that help dispel common myths. It explains how biogas is produced from organic waste like manure and food residues, and how its by-product digestate can be used as a nutrient-rich fertiliser for soils. The piece highlights the role of biogas/biomethane in climate action and energy security, the nutrient benefits of digestate, and how renewable gases support Europe’s energy transition.

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Digestate as a Driver of the Agroecological Transition in Europe

This article from the European Biogas Association highlights how digestate — the organic residue from biogas plants — can help transform European agriculture. It describes digestate’s potential as an organic fertiliser that can reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers, improve soil fertility, and increase carbon storage in agricultural soils. The piece emphasizes the importance of nutrient recycling and how digestate fits into Europe’s wider goals for sustainable agriculture and climate action.

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