Development of technology for the production of an organic fertiliser (in the form of pellet/granulated products) based on the excrement of Hermetia illucens and study of its effects on the selected plants
Project title
Development of technology for the production of an organic fertiliser (in the form of pellet/granulated products) based on the excrement of Hermetia illucens and study of its effects on the selected plants
Name of Beneficiary/Beneficiaries
HIPROMINE Spółka Akcyjna (HIPROMINE Joint Stock Company)
Name of programme
“Smart Growth” Operational Program
Competition
Fast path “Innovative, environmentally friendly fertilisers”
Project value
PLN 5 615 193.75
Funding value
PLN 3 666 685.00
Project delivery period
from 01/05/2020 until 31/10/2022
Have a look at the outcome of our work
Innovative product - organic fertiliser made from insect larvae excrement in the pellet form
Greenhouse experiments with fertiliser conducted at the Poznan University of Life Sciences
Pilot line for sterilisation, conditioning and pelletisation of fertiliser
What problem does our project solve?
First and foremost, the project has solved the problem of how to manage the primary by-product of insect farming, which is insect excrement. The key innovation of the project is an organic fertiliser based on insect excrement. This product fits perfectly into the rules of a closed-loop economy. Due to its chitin content, the fertiliser, in addition to improving plant productivity, can also improve plant resistance to abiotic stresses and plant resistance to pathogens and diseases.
The positive effect of the fertiliser on plant growth and development was confirmed by a number of experiments in test plants.
As a result of the project, a prototype pilot line for the sterilisation, conditioning and pelletisation of fertiliser from H. illucens excrement was developed. The pilot line makes it possible to carry out a fertiliser treatment process according to the current EU standards in this area (Commission Regulation (EU) No. 142/2011), i.e. 700 within 60 minutes.
As of now, insect excrement fertiliser is approved to trading and certified for use on organic cultivations.
Who will benefit from the outcomes of the project?
Farmers, organic fertiliser producers, organic agricultural holdings, hobby plant growers, home garden owners, households benefit from the effects of the project.