Piggery: from environmental pollution to a climate change solution
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Article Title | Piggery: from environmental pollution to a climate change solution |
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ERA Journal ID | 5854 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Maraseni, Tek N. (Author) and Maroulis, Jerry (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B: Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes |
Journal Citation | 43 (4), pp. 358-363 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2008 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0360-1234 |
1532-4109 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/03601230801941717 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713597269 |
Abstract | Pig farms are a vital component of rural economies in Australia. However, disposal of effluent leads to many environmental problems. This case study of the Berrybank Farm piggery waste management system in Victoria estimates greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits from three different activities. Analysis reveals that the capturing and combusting of methane from piggery effluent could save between 4859 and 5840 tCO2e yr−1 ofGHGemissions. Similarly, using methane for replacing fuels for electricity generation could save another 800 tCO2e/yr of GHGs. Likewise, by utilizing the biogas wastes to replace inorganic fertilizers there could be a further saving of |
Keywords | pigs; greenhouse gas; Berrybank Farm; nitrogen; phosphorus; potassium; environment; environmental pollution |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300399. Animal production not elsewhere classified |
420399. Health services and systems not elsewhere classified | |
410404. Environmental management | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yqv5/piggery-from-environmental-pollution-to-a-climate-change-solution
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