Projects with DARPA grant – Grups Operatius 2023

Participants: LIDEROU, S.L (leader), INPRA, S.A (beneficiary), LA GIRONINA, S.C.C.L. (non-beneficiary), INNOVACC (coordinator), Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries IRTA (OPI).

Project summary

To address the challenges of the agro-environmental transition, the agricultural sector must adopt more sustainable practices that reduce environmental pressure. In this context, the valorization of organic waste such as poultry manure is a key opportunity. Rich in essential nutrients, poultry manure can be used as a fertilizer to improve soils or converted into biogas, contributing to agricultural and energy sustainability. However, its management must be careful to prevent pollution and emissions.

The implementation of suitable technologies allows for optimizing the use of poultry manure, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing management efficiency. Systems that control emissions and ensure proper handling of nutrients can promote more sustainable poultry production integrated into circular economy models, combining environmental and economic benefits.

The main goal of the project is to develop an innovative process that integrates drying and composting into a single unit to produce an organic fertilizer (compost) from poultry manure while avoiding or reducing environmental impacts (mainly GHG or NH3 emissions, as well as leachates) during production.

This main goal is divided into three specific objectives:

• Dry poultry manure to reduce its volume and decrease transport needs.
• Validate whether it can be composted after drying.
• Analyze moisture levels in poultry manure before and after the drying process.

Action of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 co-financed by: