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 often more potent than raw manure because the AD process converts organic nitrogen into a mineralized form (ammonium) that plants can absorb almost immediately. 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
To maximize economic and environmental value, farmers must move beyond "disposal" and toward precision nutrient management. Environmental Benefits of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) | US EPA Making the most of digestate applications