Agricultural Education

At the heart of every anaerobic digester is a highly specialized, invisible microscopic community: a complex workforce of microscopic organisms operating in a completely oxygen-free environment. For operators, farmers, and...

Anaerobic digestion (AD) offers a promising route to turn aquaculture waste—uneaten feed, feces, and processing residues—into biogas and nutrient-rich digestate. For an industry facing mounting environmental scrutiny and rising feed...

Keeping an anaerobic digestion (AD) system running well doesn’t need to be complicated. With a few regular checks and simple habits, you can avoid common problems, get steady biogas production,...

Biomass — plants, wood, crop leftovers, and organic waste — is already part of the clean energy mix. It’s flexible, can be stored, and can give both heat and power....

What people mean by “carbon neutral” Saying biomass is carbon neutral usually means the CO2 released when you burn wood or crop residues is offset by CO2 taken up when...

Odors from anaerobic digestion (AD) are unpleasant and can cause complaints. The good news: most smells are preventable or fixable with simple steps. Here are easy tips to keep odors...

Feedstock supply and quality AD needs steady, wet organic feed like manure, food waste, or crop residues. Many places lack reliable collection systems, and mixed or contaminated waste (plastic, chemicals)...

What are carbon credits? Carbon credits are certificates that represent a tonne of CO2 (or equivalent) avoided or removed. Projects that cut greenhouse gases can sell these credits to companies...

Financing anaerobic digesters can feel tricky, but there are clear paths forward. Below are common hurdles and practical chances to make projects happen. Common challenges High upfront cost: Digesters need...

Biogas is a simple, low-cost way to turn leftover food, animal manure, and farm waste into cooking fuel and light. For many communities, small biogas systems bring cleaner air, cheaper...