Digestate is an organic source of nutrients for which nitrogen is more available than undigested slurry. However, a proper and optimized management of digestate application is required to exploit its full potential.​

 

Applying digestate promotes sustainability by reducing the amount of synthetic nitrogen needed. Making that application with 360 RAIN improves the nutrient efficiency, reduces leaching, improves soil health, and decreases application odors.

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Applying digestate throughout the crop cycle with 360 RAIN offers a powerful way to deliver essential mineralized nitrogen and organic matter, significantly improving nutrient efficiency. This practice reduces the reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, aligning with sustainable farming goals.

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The 360 RAIN system takes this a step further by enabling farmers to tailor application rates to the specific requirements of their crops. This adaptive approach ensures that nutrients are available precisely when plants need them, maximizing their uptake and minimizing waste.

 

Using smaller, frequent applications of digestate blended with water during crop growth offers additional benefits. It dramatically reduces nitrate leaching compared to traditional methods, such as slurry tankers or umbilical systems.​

 

360 RAIN’s banded application enhances soil health by building organic carbon in the root zone, leveraging the high humification potential of digestate's organic compounds. This not only improves the soil’s capacity to retain water and nutrients, but also bolsters its resilience.​

 

Blending water with digestate mitigates odors and reduces gaseous ammonia emissions during application, making nutrient management more efficient and environmentally friendly.