Abele Kuipers (Author), Paul Galama (Author), Lorenzo Leso (Author), Kerstin Brügemann (Author), Marija Klopčič (Author)

Abstract

By-products from forestry, agriculture and nature areas are used in compost bedded-pack housing (CBP) systems for animals. In this communication, we discuss the application of a CBP system to animal farms and aspects related to the recycling and reuse of the materials in the context of a circular economy. This study is based on data from ongoing projects and literature. The following systems are discussed: (i) composting material applied to a specialized animal housing system; (ii) adding a horticultural component to the animal farm by reusing the compost, and (iii) a cooperative mixed cattle and crop farming system. The success of integrating a compost bedding component in the system depends largely on the skills of managing the composting process, the application of the material in the field, and the cost of acquiring the material. When materials are amply available, then a real contribution to the circular economy can be made. Cooperation between farmers in the utilization of by-products is another route to a more circular economy. Moreover, the analyzed systems can be seen as a Greenhouse Gases (GHG) mitigation practice because they store carbon in the soil and improve soil quality.

Keywords

govedoreja;uhlevitev;kompostni hlev;krožno gospodarstvo;

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Language: English
Year of publishing:
Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UL BF - Biotechnical Faculty
UDC: 636.2
COBISS: 99893251 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 2227-9717
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: govedoreja;uhlevitev;kompostni hlev;krožno gospodarstvo;
Type (COBISS): Article
Pages: str. 1-14
Volume: ǂno. ǂ3
Issue: ǂart. ǂ518
Chronology: 2022
DOI: 10.3390/pr10030518
ID: 14704355