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Collaborative project: Optimum production and agronomic use of compost from organic and green waste in organic farming (ProBio)
Project
Project code: 2818OE119
Contract period: 01.08.2019
- 31.07.2022
Budget: 14,686 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: plant nutrition, process quality, fertilization, wheat, nutrients, organic farming, crop production, bean, soil (soil conservation, soil fertility, soil cultivation, soil health)
The aim of the project is to provide a scientific evidence base and process framework in order to increase the use of certified quality compost (organic and green waste) in organic farming and to support sustainable farming practices. The potential for using compost from organic and green waste is not currently being realised, despite the high demand for macro- and micronutrients in organic farming. In particular, the project will help to optimize compost production in fermentation and composting plants so that the high compost qualities required in organic farming are produced. Agronomic and environmental effects of different composts will be evaluated under differing site and cultivation conditions in organic farming. Application recommendations will be developed based on scientific research. Comprehensive investigations in field trials and in composting plants will be supplemented with surveys of farmers about composting. Another project goal is the establishment of a nationwide compost expert group. Knowledge transfer will take place in cooperation with all regional compost quality assurance organisations, soil and humus organisations, the Federal Compost Quality Assurance Organisation of Germany, the Organic Food Production Alliance, as well as the organic farmers associations Bioland and Naturland. The project aims to promote the use of compost, which contributes to closing regional nutrient cycles and optimizing soil nutrient supply, thereby increasing yields and product quality. Through the linking of sub-projects and the expertise of the project partners, this project is particularly suited to strengthening the circular economy in the agricultural sector, improving the performance and resource efficiency of organic farming, and enhancing environmental and consumer protection.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Production
- Plant Nutrition
- Soil science
- Organic Farming
Framework programme
Federal Organic Farming Scheme and other forms of sustainable agriculture (BÖLN)
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Funding institution
Project management agencies
Associated projects: ProBio
- Collaborative project: Optimum production and agronomic use of compost from organic and green waste in organic farming. Coordination
- Collaborative project: Optimum production and agronomic use of compost from organic and green waste in organic farming
- Collaborative project: Optimum production and agronomic use of compost from organic and green waste in organic farming
- Collaborative project: Optimum production and agronomic use of compost from organic and green waste in organic farming
- Collaborative project: Optimum production and agronomic use of compost from organic and green waste in organic farming
