The smell of manure: a recurring nuisance. How Solugen can help.
Residents bothered by the smell of liquid manure, residents worried about the upcoming construction of a large pigsty, who hasn’t read this kind of news? At…
Water and Swine industry
Water, a global issue Over the years and with the development of human activities, water has become a global issue reinforced by the effects of climate changes.…
Fertilizing characteristics of manure - potassium
Along with nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), potassium (K) is one of the three essential primary nutrients for soil fertilization. Hog manure, such as animal manure…
Phosphorus-saturated soils - a constraint for farmers
Phosphorus: a must for soil fertilization An essential plant nutrient, like potassium and nitrogen, phosphorus is not readily available naturally because of its…
Fertilizing residual materials and sewage sludge
During the treatment of wastewater by a treatment plant, a solid residue remains which is called sludge and whose dryness can vary according to the case. The dryness…
Circular economy: a topical challenge
Circular Economy The term is particularly topical and appears frequently in economic forums dealing with sustainable development and environmental preservation.…
Why treat your manure instead of spreading it?
Hog manure is undoubtedly a valuable source of fertilizer for agriculture. On the other hand, the conventional practice of spreading it on fields generates numerous…
Nitrogen: an indispensable fertilizer
When it comes to fertilizers, one of the most widely used fertilizers is nitrogen. Nitrogen comes in various forms. The fertilising power of nitrogen varies according…
Wastewater from the agri-food sector
When talking about wastewater, we should in fact consider different types. Indeed, the type of contamination and the level of concentration of contaminants vary…
Using fertilizers extracted from pig manure - Phosphorus
Pig manure is a liquid mass whose composition varies according to the type of pig farm. In addition to various organic elements, hair, faeces, urine, it also contains…
Water a global issue
A very topical issue At a time when governments are stepping up measures to combat climate changes, water management is positioning itself as a global issue. Oceans…
Biomethanization - how to optimize the process
The principle of biomethanization Biomethanization is a process of revalorizing residual organic matter to extract biogas. The composition of this biogas varies…
Solugen, how to strengthen the pork industry in Quebec and around the world
A sector with a promising future In 2018 there were 2127 hog producers in Quebec, with a production volume of about 7 million animals. With $1.6 billion in exports,…
Wastewater treatment
Origin of wastewater Wastewater originates from different sectors: domestic, communal, municipal or industrial. As a result, the origins of wastewater are multiple.…
The pig farm of the future
Pork meat. A growing demand According to economic indicators, demand for pork meat will continue to increase over the next decade. A recent study (2018) by the Rabobank…
Pig slurry
What is pig slurry? Pig slurry consists in a mix of water and animal manure. It is similar to manure, but in a liquid form. Pig slurry is a mixture of farm animal…