project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group

Effect of phosphorus recycling products from the cascade utilisation of sewage sludge in Central Hessen

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Ongoing | 2019 - 2023 Germany
Ongoing | 2019 - 2023 Germany

Objectives

Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient element for all living beings, which cannot be replaced. However, innovations in the ‘Sewage Sludge Ordinance’ prohibit large sewage treatment plants from directly recycling sewage sludge in agriculture. New strategies for the efficient use of phosphorus are therefore necessary. The aim of the project is to investigate the effect of phosphorus recycling products from the multiple use of sewage sludge in the Central Hesse region on the yield +quality of the harvested products +to establish a P material flow management system. The fertilizer production is preceded by a thermal use, which should ensure that undesirable substances are removed without residues. 

Project details
Main funding source
Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
Rural Development Programme
2014DE06RDRP010 Germany - Rural Development Programme (Regional) - Hesse
Location
Main geographical location
Gießen, Landkreis

EUR 399 962.00

Total budget

Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.

Contacts

Project coordinator

  • Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Institut für Pflanzenernährung - Prof. Dr. Diedrich Steffens

    Project coordinator

Project partners