Making The Most Of Digestate Applications May 2026

Whole digestate typically contains around 5 kg of total nitrogen per ton, with up to 80% being readily available to plants—significantly higher than the 45% typically found in cattle slurry.

Digestate is a nutrient-rich byproduct of anaerobic digestion (AD) that offers a high-value, renewable alternative to synthetic fertilizers. By capturing essential minerals like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) from organic waste, digestate provides a "complete nutrient feed" that enhances crop growth and soil vitality. The Agronomic Power of Digestate Making the most of digestate applications

Crops often show visible growth and color changes within just seven days of application due to the rapid absorption of liquid nutrients. Best Practices for Application Whole digestate typically contains around 5 kg of

Digestate is often more potent than raw manure because the AD process converts organic nitrogen into a mineralized form (ammonium) that plants can absorb almost immediately. The Agronomic Power of Digestate Crops often show