the biofuel industry: Local farmers lead the way jis photos - Jamaica Gleaner

the biofuel industry: Local farmers lead the way jis photos - Jamaica Gleaner

the biofuel industry: Local farmers lead the way jis photos Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 17 hours ago This fascinating method of power being derived from natural sources forms part of the worldwide trend to focus on biofuels. Biofuels are from biomass, ...

the biofuel industry: Local farmers lead the way jis photos - Jamaica Gleaner
sources forms part of the worldwide trend to focus on biofuels. iofuels are from biomass, that is, recently living organisms or their metabolic by-products, such as manure from cows or pigs. renewable energy sources, unlike other natural resources, including petroleum and coal. iofuels such as ethanol (a liquid used to power motor vehicles) can also be derived from sugar cane, starch, cassava and corn.generating biogasHowever, in Mavis Bank, St. biofuel - biogas - from the waste of pigs. producing clear 'cooking gas' from these farm animals for almost 20 years. biogas coming from the pit is ongoing and consistent.focus on cookingFurthermore, Mr. produce liquid fertiliser for vegetable crops. producing biogas specifically for cooking.The cost to set up the system, which was funded and organised through a government project, ranged from about $25,000 to $30,000. biofuel is being examined."That is another awesome opportunity. renewable energy systems require quite a bit of funding, research and planning, especially if local farmers are to benefit.partnering with gov'tIn this regard, Mr. production and export of biofuels, ethanol in particular.Prime Minister Bruce Golding has indicated that prospects for locally produced ethanol await the privatisation of the sugar industry which should be completed by June 2008. producing a range of biofuels" from agricultural products "such as castor beans". energy strategy towards cheaper sources of fuel …. produce more of our own energy from our own renewable sources".Still, while a structured biofuel framework is in the pipeline, steps have already been taken both by Government and the private sector to start producing ethanol from sugar cane. production, with feedstock also coming from Brazil. biogas system on his farm in Mavis Bank, St. biogas system is being used to ignite her stove.