Sustainable algal proteins produced on potato and other controlled agri-food streams (A'propos)
Description
The supply of proteins for animal feed applications in Switzerland relies mainly on the import of soybean cake. Besides being an economical risk, this practice implies a shared responsibility for the associated environmental burdens.
Protein-rich algae cultivated in non-arable soils with low water requirements and zero fertilizer waste is a sustainable substitute for soya. By sourcing the fertilizers on agri-food streams we provide a complete water treatment and enable new markets.
Key data
Projectlead
Deputy Projectlead
Co-Projectlead
Project team
Nathalie Pfister, Michelle Neugebauer, Alena Frehner
Project partners
Agroscope
Project status
completed, 01/2023 - 02/2025
Institute/Centre
Institute of Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR)
Funding partner
Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU
School of Life Sciences and Facility Management
Grüentalstrasse 14
8820 Wädenswil