Sustainability to feed the planet
Perfect solar irradiation
LG Biotecnologie is based in Sardinia,
one of the most beautiful and untouched regions in Italy,
by using solar power for
growing microalgae,
that become new products
for human nourishment,
for animal feed
and for agriculture.
The goal of LG Biotecnologie is to develop a virtuous circle
that creates value through sustainable processes.
We start and end
in agriculture
Agriculture is the focus of LG Biotecnologie, from beginning to end. We are developing the use of a production process to fuel another one, in a virtuous synergy.
LG Biotecnologie has a strong agricultural vocation. Microalgae are vegetable organisms that are grown with a method between agriculture and aquaculture. They are not bred, but cultivated, exactly like other more common vegetables. Performing photosynthesis, microalgae grow thanks to solar irradiation, nutrients found in water and the typical movement of water, which we replicate at zero cost, getting energy from the photovoltaic panels that cover the greenhouses. Our cultivation method avoids to ruin the characteristics of our microalgae, achieving a product rich in all the naturally occurring nutritional components.
Food for human,
for animals
and for the planet
Microalgae have an unexpected potential for the world. Depending on the nutrients used, we can use a different kind of microalgae to nourish humans, animals and soil.
Microalgae have a potential, still largely unexpressed, for mankind, for animals and for nature. In fact, they are able to convert CO2 and solar energy into essential fatty acids (omega3, 6, 9), proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Thanks to their nutritional content they have considerable benefits on human and animal health. By feeding on nitrates and phosphates, which are highly polluting for the environment, microalgae can also be used to reduce contaminants in liquid waste from farming or biogas production. This allows a double and positive result: the production cycle is more sustainable and the negative externality of pollutants is converted into microalgae that can be used in agricultural and zootechnical processes.
Technology for creating a clean world
Sustainability is the concept that guides our efforts. Our technology involves low consumption and renewable means of production: we convert solar power for the cultivation of microalgae, that do not consume water for growing.
Zero Impact Production
Our production starts from solar irradiation, that has a double role: it allows the microalgae to grow (thanks to the photosynthesis) and the production plant to reproduce the water movement that is vital for the growth of microalgae, thanks to the photovoltaic system that converts the solar irradiation into electricity.
Microalgae are the most sustainable source of protein, as they do not consume water to grow. In fact they use water to move, but they do not use it as an intake for themselves, hence they do not consume it.
Thanks to the use of nutrients coming from phytodepuration, LG Biotecnologie is able to be 100% sustainable and free from water consumption, in a process in which every step output is the input of the next one.
Some LG Biotecnologie facts in pills
+21%
Milk production*
*Cows receiving dietary Spirulina had a 21% increase in their milk production (Kaunas University, 2007)
+11%
cows body condition*
* Body condition in dairy cows with 1.5% of spirulina in diet. (Kulpys et al., 2009)
+15%
daily growth of pigs*
*Pigs supplemented with Spirulina have a +15% average daily growth of the body. (Simkus, A. et al, 2013)
COOPERATIVA PRODUTTORI ARBOREA grows livestock, mainly ruminants and pigs, for milking and quality meats. The cooperation with Arborea is oriented to further investigate the effects of microalgae on the level of productivity and quality of milk and meat produced. Past studies have evidenced that diets enriched with microalgae have positive effects on the growth and on the quality of milk and meet in ruminants, pigs, poultry and rabbits. The present cultivation technology of microalgae needs some improvements to reduce costs. In this case, the liquid digestate from livestock wastewaters may be used as an alternative source of nutrients for the microalgae. Thanks to this collaboration, Arborea will be able to lower the negative externalities of its activity and LG Biotecnologie will have a natural and sustainable source of nutrients for the microalgae.
CONTINI is a high quality winery that uses the best grapes of TERRE DI OSSIDIANA to produce a wide range of wines. At the moment the organic agriculture is experiencing an annual growth rate of 15-20% in certain areas of Italy, with positive outlook for the forthcoming years. The collaboration with Contini and Terre di Ossidiana is oriented to investigate the effects of microalgae as bio-stimulants and bio-fertilizers. In fact microalgae contain high-value components that are ideal to be used as biostimulants and biofertilizers. Green microalgae, as chlorella, are able to produce substances that regulate vegetable growth. Cyanobacteria, as spirulina, are more efficient in fighting fungus illnesses of plants.
Sardinia is the ideal location to develop our project.
Sardinia is the second largest island in Italy, one of the places in which there are the most favourable conditions in terms of climate and environment. For the cultivation of microalgae, Sardinia is a uniquely ideal place: thanks to its average annual temperature, the cultivation period in which it is possible to effectively grow microalgae is very long – from february to december – and this makes the cultivation less energy consuming, more sustainable, and more in accordance with nature.
The availability of important research entities in the field of agriculture and of other enterpreneurial partners eager to develop new solutions for agri-food innovation make Sardinia even more suitable for the LG Biotecnologie project and makes it richer in content and more effective.
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