What was the challenge/ problem addressed?
Fertilizers used in agriculture in our time are becoming more and more expensive. Bio-based fertilisers are also becoming more expensive and more difficult to access on the market. For this reason, alternatives are being sought locally. One of the alternatives is sapropel, which is relatively easily available in our country.
How did you solve the problem?
The project aim is to study and develop of energy effective and economically justified sapropel production (dehydration) technologies in Latvia’s conditions, and to assess application suitability of sapropel, as a biologically active additive and soil fertilization product, in agriculture. To achieve the project aims, the following activities are planned: Development of sapropel dehydration method; The studying of sapropel as a biological fertilizer and soil substrate product; The studying of sapropel as a biologically active feed additive in animal production. The project theme is focusing on the study of the use of a completely new technology in sapropel production (dehydration) in Latvia’s conditions, and the use of the new sapropel product in such an important sector of the national economy as agriculture, in the sector of primary production that will further be offered for the use in industrial production
What is innovative in your practical case?
Development of sapropel dehydration method is the innovation in this project. As well there are still ongoing studying of sapropel as a organic active feed additive in animal production.
What are the success factors in solving the problem?
Communication, knowledge transfer, mutual cooperation between all parties involved.
Unexpected fails, if any
Still ongoing process to see how project will adapt in practice
Lessons learned
Projects of this type are voluminous and involve a lot of information. Sometimes the implementation and implementation of such projects in practice takes longer
What role does the advisor or advisory service play within the practical case
The advisor partook in frequent communication with clients through office consultations, on-farm visits, phone calls, as well as partaking in presentations and training events. Knowledge transfer.
Can your approach be transferred and/or adapted for other innovation challenges and regions?
Yes.
For sharing the experience on the good practice, please contact Edgars Dzelme (email: edgars.dzelme@llkc.lv, phone: +371 20060859)
