Biogas

Biomass for biogas production is usually stored as silage. The same framework conditions apply here as for feed production. Nutrients and energy must be protected and losses reduced to a minimum. Fluctuations in the substrate quality disrupt gas formation and the methane yield decreases.

The special silage additives ProFerm and PlantaSil intervene here, ensure consistent substrate quality and protect against unwanted nutrient degradation. ProFerm promotes natural lactic acid fermentation and avoids fermentation errors.

The use of ProFerm is recommended when ensiling moist substrates (< 35% DS). PlantaSil already shifts the fermentation acid pattern in the silage towards acetic acid, which has a positive effect on the stability of the silage and the methane yield. PlantaSil is used with all sugar-rich substrates.

  • ProFerm / ProFerm HC

    ProFerm

    ProFerm / ProFerm HC is a biological additive, which contains specially selected homofermentative lactic acid bacteria. The special combination of different lactic acid bacteria effectively controls the run of fermentation and accelerates it. This results in a higher quality of treated silage and a minimization of the fermentation losses.

     

    Field of application

    • moderate to ferment to easy to ferment silage
    • especially: wilted grass with 25 - 35 % DM

     

    Dosage

    ProFerm

    0,5 g ProFerm pro t silage

    250 g per sachet, enough to treat 50 to or 70-85 m³ silage

    Standard application (0,5– 2 l/t)

    ProFerm HC

    0,8 g ProFerm HC/ t silage

    200 g per sachet, enough to treat 250 to or 350 - 425 m³ silage

    Micro application (20 – 150 ml/t)

    Dissolve a bag of ProFerm HC in 5 l of water whilst stirring constantly and pour it into the special tank.

    20 ml of high concentrate per tonne forage are evenly sprayed on with a suitable dispensing technology (BioDos LD, BioDos ProfiLine).

    Unused, dissolved product can be stored temporarily for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

     

    Important information

    Careful examination has shown that our product, when used according to the directions for use, is suited for the recommended purposes. If biological silage additives are used, then the ensilage and removal technique has to be very good. Plant cultivation errors (e.g. cutting too late) and ensilage technique errors (e.g. compression and covering) cannot be compensated. We are liable for the consistent quality of the product, not for the risks of storage and use.

    ProFerm is mixed with water and can be used immediately. The application amount depends on the type of applicator.

     

    ProFerm / Proferm HC – Gras
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  • PlantaSil / PlantaSil HC

    PlantaSil / PlantaSil HC

    PlantaSil/ PlantaSil HC is a biological additive, which contains the specially selected, extra efficient working heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus buchneri. Lactobacillus bucheri supports the natural lactic acid fermentation and simultaneously improves the aerobic stability of silages. Spoilage of silage, caused by yeasts and moulds are effectively inhibited. During fermentation the ratio of lactic acid to acetic acid will be switched to acetic acid. Therefore the gas building potential of the treated silage will be additionally improved.

     

    Field of application

    • Silages with heating up problems
    • Especially: Maize
    • Grass silage > 35 % DM
    • Whole crop grain
    • Sorghum

     

    Dosage

    PlantaSil

    2,4 g PlantaSil/ t silage

    240 g per sachet, enough to treat 100 t or. 140 - 170 m³ silage

    Standard application (0,5 – 2 l / t)

     

    PlantaSil HC

    2,4 g PlantaSil HC/ t silage

    600 g per sachet, enough to treat 250 t or 400 m3 silage

    Standard application (0,5 – 2 l / t) as well as micro application (20 – 150 ml / t)

     

    PlantaSil is mixed with water and can be used immediately. The application amount depends on the type of applicator.

    Dissolve a bag of PlantaSil HC in 5 l of water whilst stirring constantly and pour it into the special tank.

    20 ml of high concentrate per tonne fodder are evenly sprayed on with a suitable dispensing technology (BioDos LD, BioDos ProfiLine).

    Unused, dissolved product can be stored temporarily for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

     

    Important information

    Careful examination has shown that our product, when used according to the directions for use, is suited for the recommended purposes. The optimal storage duration of the treated silage is 4 - 6 weeks before opening. If biological silage additives are used, then the ensilage and removal technique has to be very good. Plant cultivation errors (e.g. cutting too late) and ensilage technique errors (e.g. compression and covering) cannot be compensated. We are liable for the consistent quality of the product, not for the risks of storage and use.

     

    Mais
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Plants


  • Sudan Grass

    Ertrag

    • 20 – 35 t/ha (je nach Schnitt)

    Erntezeitpunkt

    • Rispenschieben: 18 – 26 % TS
    • Häcksellänge: 3 – 5 cm
    • Bei Mehrschnittnutzung 10 cm Stoppelhöhe einhalten

    Risiko

    • Schwer bis mittelschwer silierbar
    • Bei TS < 28 % fällt Gärsaft an
    • Risiko Fehlgärung / Buttersäure

    Siliermittel

    • ProFerm
    Sudangras
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  • Szarvasi

    Yield

    10 to 20 to / ha

    Time of Harvest

    • Swelling flag leaf
    • Chop length 3 – 5 cm
    • Wilting to 30 – 40 % DM

    Risk

    • Moderately to easy to ferment
    • Mal fermentation if < 35 % DM
    • Heating up, molding if > 35 % DM

    Silage additive

    Riesenweizengras
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  • Sugar Beet

    Yield (to/ha)

    60 - 90 to/ha

    Time of Harvest

    • Needs to be cleaned and chipped.
    • Cover with film if storage in lagoon

    Risks:

    • Easy to ferment
    • Alcoholic fermentation at storage
    • Heating up and molding after outsourcing
    • Remove water from film

    Silage additive:

    PlantaSil

    Energierüben
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  • Sorghum

    Yield (to/ha)

    20 - 50 to/ha

    Harvest:

    • 20 to 28 % DM, regarding the whole plant
    • Chop length: 3 to 5 cm

    Risks:

    • Easy to ferment
    • Keep effluent risk in mind

    Silage additive

     Plantasil

    Zuckerhirse
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  • Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum

    Yield (to/ha)

    20 – 50 to / ha

    Time of Harvest

    • 20 - 30 % DM in the whole plant
    • Date: august / september
    • Chopped length: 3 – 5 cm

    Risk

    • moderately to ferment
    • notice effluent risk and lignification level
    • as lower DM as longer shall be chopped
    • rhizome formation

    Silage additive

    Proferm

    Durchwachsene Silphie
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  • Fagopyrum

    Yield

    5 – 10 to / ha

    Time of Harvest

    • Harvest 100 days after sowing, middle to end of September
    • 28 – 35 % DM in whole plant
    • Chopped length 3 – 5 cm

    Risk

    • moderately to easy to ferment
    • notice effluent risk if < 30 % DM
    • as lower DM as longer shall be chopped
    • mal fermentation < 30 % DM
    • heating up, molding > 30 % DM

    Silage additive

    Buchweizen
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  • Sun Flower

    Yield (to/ha)

    35 – 50 to / ha

    Harvest

    • 30 % DM in the whole plant
    • Chopped length: 3 – 5 cm

    Risk

    • Difficult to moderately to ferment
    • Effluent risk, if DM is < 30 %
    • High potential for water reservoir in stems

    Silage additive

    Proferm

    Sonnenblumen
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  • Greening

    Yield (to/ha)

    Depends on species composition, age of the plant and harvest year.

    20 to 25 to/ha

    Time of Harvest

    • 20 to 30 % DM regarding the whole plant
    • Chop length: 3 to 5 cm
    • Term first half of August

    Risks:

    • Moderate to ferment
    • Keep effluent risk and lignification rate in mind

    Silage additive

     Proferm

    Blühmischung
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  • Green rye

    Yield (to/ha)

    20 to 25 to/ha

    Time of Harvest

    • Coming into ear
    • Chop length: 3 to 5 cm
    • Wilting at least to 25% DM

    Risks:

    • Moderate to ferment
    • Mal fermentation/butyric acid
    • Avoiding soil contamination during harvesting
    • Keep effluent risk in mind

    Silage additive

     Proferm

    Grünroggen
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