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Livestock Manure Recycling in Korea by Anaerobic Digestion

Y. Joo and K. Lee

Rural Development Administration, Suweon, Korea

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Abstract

The pollution problems of rural areas in Korea have increased in recent years mainly because of increased farm animal populations and inadequate, management of, manure. Farmers need to, manage animal manures properly to minimize the potential for environmental pollution.
One option involves the principle of anaerobic digestion, whereby animal manures are converted into high energy fuel (biogas) and into fertilizer and feed. The process also reduces the number of parasite eggs and pathogens, and helps to abate offensive odors in the slurry.