The use of sewage fertiliser products on arable land-requirements from the farmers perspective
Tidaker, P., Sjöberg, C., Jönsson, H. (2004)
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Tidaker, P., Sjöberg, C., Jönsson, H.
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The aim of this paper was to discuss farmers’ requirements for using sewage products as fertilisers on arable land. A questionnaire followed up with interviews was used in a watershed area close to Stockholm. The study also included calculations of the cost to farmers of handling different sewage products. Farmers were most interested in source-separated human urine and precipitated septic tank sludge originating from on-site treatment. A high concentration of plant nutrients was important for farmers, as well as good hygiene quality of the product and a low content of heavy metals. However, the most important factor for farmers was that the expenses for e.g. collection, transporting, storage and spreading were covered.
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Proceedings of the "2nd International Symposium on Ecological Sanitation, Incorporating the 1st IWA Specialist Group Conference on Sustainable Sanitation", 7-11 April 2004, Lübeck/Germany
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Tidaker, P., Sjöberg, C., Jönsson, H. (2004). The use of sewage fertiliser products on arable land-requirements from the farmers perspective.
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