Animal nutrition and agricultural technology company Alltech has established an expanded EU Applications Laboratory at its European headquarters in Dunboyne, County Meath, consolidating agricultural innovation, climate action, and renewable energy research under one applied research facility.

As reported by Feed Strategy, the laboratory will advance research across water quality and phosphorus management, anaerobic digestion and renewable energy, and climate-friendly manure management technologies, with findings intended to support practical solutions scalable across Alltech's operations in more than 140 countries.

Dr Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech, said: "From this lab in Ireland, we will advance our dedication to solving real agricultural issues and scale practical solutions to farms across more than 140 countries. This lab enables us not only to deliver on our promise to improve the nutrition and well-being of animals but to create new income streams such as energy generation for farmers, which further drives down the environmental impact of the farm."

A core focus of the facility is renewable energy and anaerobic digestion research, supporting Ireland's ambitions for indigenous renewable gas production. The laboratory includes biochemical methane potential testing, continuous pilot-scale anaerobic digesters, feedstock optimisation systems, and applied research platforms for slurry and manure-dominant AD plants. New technologies such as synbiotics, designed specifically for slurry and manure-dominant digestion systems, are also under development.

Water quality research within the laboratory targets phosphorus reduction and nutrient management technologies for slurry and digestate systems, aligned with Ireland's and Europe's water quality objectives. The facility also plays a central role in Alltech's involvement in the Mid Ulster Biorefinery project, which is developing solutions to reduce phosphorus levels in livestock slurry feeding into Lough Neagh.

On the manure management side, the laboratory continues development work with Eminex, a methane-reducing slurry additive technology, focusing on reducing methane, ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, and nitrous oxide emissions from stored slurry while improving its fertiliser value.

Learn more about Alltech's EU Applications Laboratory and its research agenda for sustainable farming in the complete story.