Biogas is an energy resource that has practicality even at the farmer level, but there are few examples of biogasification of crop residues and livestock manure due to lack of human resources. Although various microorganisms inhabit digestive fluid and unknown effects are expected, many farmers have no experience with using the digestive fluid. Miyashiro, Saitama Prefecture promotes "town development with agriculture" and has facilities which provide guidance on agricultural tecniques in addition to agricultural product direct sales and processing centers. This activity involves the installation of hand-made biogasification equipment in these facilities, which will be managed and operated by local residents (including elderly and people with disabilities) and students. The Association will create mechanisms such as training on basic knowledge of methane fermentation processing and management operation technology, and Biogas Meister certification. It will also create tangible relationships between farmers, restaurant chefs and consumers through various events. [No. K18-0056]

Mitsui & Co. Environment Fund FY2018 Activity Grants List (PDF 372KB)