{Tool} Agricultural biogas – Why it's worth it. Creator(s): Alföldi, Thomas. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. (2025)
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- French/Francais
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Document available online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnRkupz4Ilg
Summary
Introduction. Presentation of the Champs du Bois farm in Orges, Switzerland, where three farmers manage 230 hectares of mixed farming. Explanation of the principle of biogas and how slurry and manure are transformed into energy. Overview of the support and services provided by Ökostrom Schweiz, followed by insights into the project’s profitability and organisation. The video also highlights the fertilising properties of digestate and concludes with key takeaways. The event is part of the European ClimateFarmDemo project, showcasing sustainable agricultural practices across Europe.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Economic, agronomic and climate benefits. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | On the Champs du Bois farm in Orges, Switzerland, large amounts of slurry and manure are produced from mixed farming with suckler cows, fattening pigs and crops. Without proper management, methane emissions from this waste contribute to harmful greenhouse gases, and farms often rely heavily on mineral fertilisers. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | The farmers invested in a biogas plant to better use slurry and manure. By capturing methane, the system converts it into electricity and heat for neighbouring villages. The remaining digestate is used as a natural fertiliser rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, reducing mineral fertiliser use by 35%. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Video |
| Keywords: | climate change, climate change adaptation, climate-smart agricultrue, resilience, sustainability, renewable energy |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English climate change http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1666 English climate change adaptation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374567058134 English climate-smart agriculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1361789093890 English resilience http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1374480530924 English sustainability http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33560 English renewable energy http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25719 |
| Subjects: | Environmental aspects |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Sustainability European Union > Horizon Europe > OrganicClimateNET > selected tools European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101136880 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/56991, https://organicclimatenet.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/56992 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Rüger, Madelaine Lea |
| ID Code: | 56991 |
| Deposited On: | 10 Mar 2026 15:10 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Mar 2026 15:10 |
| Document Language: | French/Francais |
| Status: | Published |
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