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Biomass Connect Demo: Biomass crops for integrated land management
October 10 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Come and join Biomass Connect with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and SAC Consulting for an opportunity to learn about growing biomass crops.
The event will focus on showcasing a range of biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy, economics, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops, and how biomass crops can be integrated into existing land management systems for maximum benefit. There will be a guided crop tour to view various biomass crops planted at the Biomass Connect demonstrator hub site at SRUC Boghall farm, Edinburgh.
Agenda
09.30 Convene, tea & coffee
10.00:
Welcome and Introduction. Kairsty Topp, SRUC, and Mark Needham, Biomass Connect.
Scottish Government Policy and Whole Farm Plans. Insights into the latest Scottish Government policies, focusing on the introduction and benefits of Whole Farm Plans. Craig Bothwell, Senior Consultant and Area Manager, SAC Consulting.
Forestry Grants and Biomass Opportunities. An overview of available forestry grants, the balance of costs vs. income, and the role of biomass in land management. David Eadie, Forestry Consultant, SAC Consulting.
Carbon basics and net zero challenges. An introduction to carbon literacy, including a look at the fundamental challenges in achieving net zero and how biomass fits into carbon reduction strategies. Sarah Erbanova, Environmental Conultant, SAC Consulting.
11.00 Crop tour: field walk
An opportunity to see the progress of a wide range of crops currently growing at the site and discuss their agronomy, harvest and economics with the biomass experts including:
- Jamie Rickerby. Willow Energy
- Chris Ashman. Aberystwyth University
- Bryan Elliot. Eucalyptus Renewables
- Keven Lindegaard. Envirocrops
12.30 Q & A, Wrap up, final thoughts
13.00 Lunch/networking
Crop Tour Route
Crop Tour Route