Improving the sustainability and quality of DDGS, the high-protein animal feed co-product from bioethanol production, by using triticale as a biofuel feedstock
Lead Participant:
AGROVISTA UK LIMITED
Abstract
We aim to improve the sustainability of the high-protein co-product used for animal-feed, Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS), by using triticale as a biofuel feedstock. As well as having a favourable amino acid profile compared with wheat, recent research shows that triticale can out-perform wheat on high-yielding land with reduced nitrogen fertiliser requirements and improved environmental credentials. Triticale has never before been used as a UK biofuel feedstock, so we will:
1) Demonstrate cost & environmental benefits of triticale over wheat across contrasting environments;
2) Evaluate grain, alcohol & DDGS quality in the lab;
3) Optimise protein output;
4) Demonstrate market utility by processing triticale in a commercial plant.
This project engages the whole supply chain including breeders, agronomy & research companies and a biofuel processor.
1) Demonstrate cost & environmental benefits of triticale over wheat across contrasting environments;
2) Evaluate grain, alcohol & DDGS quality in the lab;
3) Optimise protein output;
4) Demonstrate market utility by processing triticale in a commercial plant.
This project engages the whole supply chain including breeders, agronomy & research companies and a biofuel processor.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | £45,617 | £ 22,809 |
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Participant |
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GENUS PLC | ||
RAGT SEEDS LIMITED | £30,836 | £ 15,165 |
INNOVATE UK | ||
ADAS UK LIMITED | £223,636 | £ 111,818 |
SENOVA LIMITED | £34,445 | £ 16,709 |
RSK ADAS LIMITED | ||
SAATEN-UNION (UK) LIMITED | £48,741 | £ 24,371 |
ENSUS UK LIMITED | £98,281 | £ 37,494 |
CF FERTILISERS UK LIMITED | £40,729 | £ 15,000 |
People |
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