Biogas based polygeneration plant options utilizing dairy farms waste: A Bolivian case

An economic study of dairy farms : a case study of dairy farms around shiraz

Modelling Options for Policy Impact Analysis on African Dairy Farms

Studies on the priorities for agricultural research in Eastern and Central Africa concluded that milk is the most important commodity for research and development in the region, based on its potential contribution to the agricultural GDP. It has been presumed that, the right policies, marketing systems and technical support must be sought for dairy development in Africa. In order to determine t...

Value-Added Dairy Products from Grass-Based Dairy Farms: A Case Study in Vermont

On-farm processing of value-added dairy products can be a way for small dairy farms to diversify production and increase revenue. This article examines characteristics of three groups of Vermont farmers who have grass-based dairy farms—those producing value-added dairy products, those interested in such products, and those not interested in such products—and their needs for information and assi...

Biogas Plant Constructions

The chapter concerns with the constructions of the commercial biogas plants as well as the small and household units. Furthermore, the chapter aims at providing a clear description of the structures and constructions of the anaerobic digesters and the used building materials. Ultimately, the chapter answers an important question: how to build a commercial biogas plant and a household unit, and ...

ADSA Foundation Scholar Award: Implementing waste solutions for dairy and livestock farms.

Water quality in the United States is threatened by contamination with nutrients, primarily nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Animal manure can be a valuable resource for farmers, providing nutrients, improving soil structure, and increasing vegetative cover to reduce erosion potential. At the same time, application of manure nutrients in excess of crop requirements can result in environmental c...