Biomass utilization systems for Serbian livestock farmers – potentials and reality

The paper analyses the availability and energy potential of biomass originating from agriculture and animal husbandry in Serbia, and generally recommends the necessary changes in order to increase the use of biomass as an energy source in Serbia. Also, detailed analysis of a simple example of the possible applications of biomass to livestock farms is presented.Research was performed during training program at Hiroshima University “Promotion and Dissemination of Biomass Utilization Technology” in January/February 2015, organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the International Cooperation Program of the Government of Japan. Special gratitude to supervisor of the program, Prof. Dr. Yukihiko Matsumura from Hiroshima Universit