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Biorefining of proteins from grass clover as an innovative solution to a truly sustainable organic production

Fog, Erik; Ytting, Nanna Karkov and Lübeck, Mette (2017) Biorefining of proteins from grass clover as an innovative solution to a truly sustainable organic production. Paper at: IFOAM OWC 2017, New Delhi, India, 9-11. November 2017. [Submitted]

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To shape a common solution to challenges with low crop yields, proper protein supply and insufficient climate mitigation capacity, biorefining of protein feed from grassland crops for monogastric animals (including human) is introduced to the organic production system. Bio-refining using mechanical and natural fermentation techniques are compatible with the organic principles and standards. Crop yields from Danish field trials with alfalfa, clover and grass-clover mixtures demonstrate average yields around 12 tons dry matter per hectare yielding on average 700 kg extracted protein per hectare and 3000 to 6000 m3 methane per hectare. With these yields the profitability of biorefining of organic protein feed is calculated and shows a positive economic result, especially when used as wet-feed saving the cost for drying. But it should be noticed that economy is sensitive to changes in yields and prices.


EPrint Type:Conference paper, poster, etc.
Type of presentation:Paper
Keywords:clover grass yields, protein extraction, bio-refining
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Production systems > Pasture and forage crops
Farming Systems
Crop husbandry > Post harvest management and techniques
Research affiliation: Denmark > Organic RDD 2 > OrganoFinery
Deposited By: Fog, Mr. Erik
ID Code:31737
Deposited On:14 Aug 2017 09:03
Last Modified:14 Aug 2017 09:03
Document Language:English
Status:Submitted
Refereed:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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