Waste lagoon: the biofertilizer that's already on your property.
Biofertilizer from manure lagoons is one of the most valuable resources a rural property can produce. When swine and bovine manure is managed correctly, it ceases to be an environmental liability and begins to provide important nutrients for crops, contributing to the reduction of costs with mineral fertilizers and […]
Tractor-driven or electric agitator: which to choose for the waste lagoon?
When choosing between a tractor-driven or electric agitator for a manure lagoon, many producers are unsure which option offers greater efficiency for their specific needs. The answer depends on factors such as infrastructure, labor availability, lagoon access, and the farm's operational routine. You need to homogenize the manure lagoon […]
Is your biodigester producing little biogas? The agitator might be the problem.
Why does low biogas production occur? Low biogas production is one of the most common problems in rural biodigesters. Often, the system appears to function normally, but biogas generation falls short of expectations due to failures in the internal agitation of the biodigester. In most cases, the cause is not in the […]
Continuous agitation in the biodigester: why it increases the system's stability.
Continuous agitation in the biodigester increases efficiency. Continuous agitation in the biodigester is essential to maintain system stability and improve biogas production. In many projects, however, agitation only occurs when operational problems arise, which reduces the biodigester's efficiency over time. As a result, the system begins to lose efficiency.
A crust forming in the biodigester: could it be due to a lack of agitation?
A crust in the biodigester is one of the main signs of reduced system efficiency. Many producers believe that a crust in the biodigester is a normal part of its operation, but in practice, it is usually linked to inadequate agitation and poor homogenization of the waste. Ignoring this means losing efficiency every day. […]
Difference between spot agitation and continuous agitation of manure.
In dairy farming, manure agitation is an essential step in management. However, the way this agitation is carried out makes all the difference in the system's outcome. Many farms still work with sporadic agitation, done only at specific times, while others have already adopted continuous agitation, integrated into the management routine. Understanding […]
How to organize waste management on farms with a small team.
The shortage of labor in the agricultural sector is no longer an isolated incident but has become a reality for Brazilian dairy farming. Data from IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) and Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation) show a continuous reduction in the population employed in rural activities, especially in operational roles. In this context, organizing manure management on farms with […]
How much does it cost not to automate manure management in dairy farming?
In dairy farming, many costs don't appear directly in the cash flow. They accumulate daily through rework, operational failures, wasted resources, and loss of efficiency. Manure management is one of the areas where these invisible costs most impact the farm's bottom line. When the system isn't properly managed, the costs become more significant.
Most common mistakes in manure management in dairy farming.
Manure management is one of the most sensitive areas of dairy farming. When done correctly, it reduces costs, improves production efficiency, and contributes to the farm's sustainability. However, when performed without technical criteria, it leads to rework, waste, and environmental risks. In practice, many recurring problems on farms are not...
Why poorly homogenized lagoons compromise fertigation.
Fertigation is one of the main advantages of using manure in dairy farming. When well managed, the waste transforms into organic fertilizer, reduces costs with chemical fertilization, and improves the productive efficiency of the farm. However, all this depends on an essential factor: the proper homogenization of the manure lagoon. Poorly homogenized lagoons […]