Ukraine growing Jerusalem artichokes brings 90 thousand UAH of profit from 1 hectare

In Volyn they plan to develop Jerusalem artichoke cultivation. This is not only a crop with 1 hectare of which you can make a profit of 70-90 thousand UAH, but also a great eco-alternative to fuel. Reported in the Department of AIC of Volyn region. The advantage of Jerusalem artichoke over other energy plants is that you can quickly make a profit in the manufacture of biofuels, because its stem grows in just one year. “The upper part of the stem is used as a biofuel, which will make it possible to improve the heat supply service in communities. The lower part of this culture can be sold to the Center for Ecological Energy "Jerusalem artichoke" at a good price, "- said the director of the Center for Ecological Energy" Jerusalem artichoke "Vasyl Stepyuk. From the crushed dry stalk the enterprise makes briquettes of high density, with the increased resistance to moisture, for heating of private houses. Jerusalem artichoke pellets are also used not only for heating systems, but also ...