Silphium enters German fields

In Germany, biogas plant operators are looking for prospects for the continued operation of their facilities. One promising plant that could help to continue biogas production is silphium (Silphium perfoliatum). It could find a place in the country's strategy to achieve its climate goals, reports the German website Agrarheute. Implementation of GAEC 2 to protect carbon-rich soils in wetlands and peatlands begins Silphium is a perennial plant that can be used for around 15 years without replanting, depending on the location. It is harvested for processing once or even twice a year. Silphium substrate is ideal for replacing peat in gardening - one of Germany's climate goals. Monofermentation using the perennial plant silphium opens up a wide range of possibilities. For example, as a peat substitute, says Siegfried Butz from the Hanenest energy park. We are the only ones who have enough silage substrate to run a biogas plant in mono-fermentation mode for a year. That is why we ...