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Research on algae as a potential source of valuable feedstock has rapidly increased in the last few years. Algae have great benefits compared to other agricultural crops such as rapeseed, oilpalms and soy. Algae farming doesn’t need fertile land or potable water. Furthermore, algae can yield more biomass per hectare than any other crop. Besides oils and proteins, many other components can be extracted, such as trace elements, vitamins and pigments.
When used as a Cradle to Cradle approach, algae farming can offer a solution to many environmental problems, such as fertilizer surplus, the greenhouse-effect, overuse of farmland, and the future shortage of fossil fuels. Above that, it serves many different industries: all who have to deal with a CO2, heat or nutrient surplus.
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