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The regular addition of plant-available nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, either as manufactured fertilisers or animal manure, to agricultural soils is needed for global food security.
Increased recycling of nutrients back to agriculture from organic waste streams is necessary for increased rural–urban sustainability. Anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge and agricultural wastes is widely applied to stabilize the substrate and also capture its energetic value via biogas production. The liquid phase of anaerobic digestate is a concentrated source of nutrients to which nutrient recovery technologies can be applied. Two such promising technologies are struvite precipitation and ammonia stripping. A treatment process that combines anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery technologies on the digestate provides both renewable energy and plant nutrients.
This review will examine the effectiveness of ecotechnologies for the recovery and reuse of nitrogen and phosphorus from anaerobic digestate with the aim of reducing the impact of waste on the environment.
Feature / The workshop showcased technological innovations focusing on nutrient recovery and reuse in the Baltic Sea region, and discussed development needs.
Project / AgroMixNorth offers springboards for resilient cropping systems that provide nutritious food and income to farmers while increasing below-ground carbon storage.
SEI report / This report highlights the challenges and opportunities for enhancing sustainability in the avocado value chain in East Africa.
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