Headley Hall, West Yorkshire (NIAB)
Relatively even, slightly southerly site with loam freely draining to limestone and current vegetation of wheat stubble. Planting of various species for trial and demonstration including Miscanthus, willow, Eucalyptus, poplar;and perennial grasses took place in Spring 2023. Reed canary grass, switchgrass, Silphium, Sida and another Miscanthus variety trial were planted in Spring 2024. Updates on the performance of the biomass crops at this demonstrator hub can be found below.
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Address |
NIAB, The Hangar, Headley Hall, Spen Common Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 9NT. |
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Latitude, longitude |
53.874439 , -1.3218659 |
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Grid ref |
SE446422 |
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What 3 words ref for entrance |
///mile.inquest.unclaimed |
Site Plans
Characteristics
| Mean Annual Precipitation (mm) | 646.9 mm |
| Mean Annual Temperature (°C) | 5.1 (min) – 13.7 (max) |
| Altitude | 49 m |
| Exposure | Full, open. |
| Topography | Relatively even. |
| Aspect | Slight southerly. |
| Soil type | Loam freely draining to limestone. |
| Previous vegetation coverage | Wheat stubble. |
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Weather Data – Recorded On Site
The weather data presented here are direct from the sensors on the weather station. The data have not been checked and may be inaccurate and reprocessed in the future. Gaps may appear in the data due to issues such as failed sensors, corrupted data-logger programs and low power system voltages at the weather stations. The Biomass Connect project assumes no responsibility for the data presented or for any loss which may arise (directly or indirectly) from reliance on the data.
Weather Data – Recorded On Site
The weather data presented here are direct from the sensors on the weather station. The data have not been checked and may be inaccurate and reprocessed in the future. Gaps may appear in the data due to issues such as failed sensors, corrupted data-logger programs and low power system voltages at the weather stations. The Biomass Connect project assumes no responsibility for the data presented or for any loss which may arise (directly or indirectly) from reliance on the data.
Project plans/actions
| Which biomass crops |
Planted (as of October 2024)
Variety trials planted (as of October 2024):
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| Planting goals/aim | Evaluate the performance of the biomass crops, including feedstock performance, agronomy, plant establishment and growth, disease and pest incidence, and economic costs. |
| Agronomic dates (planting, harvesting schedule) | Planting in spring 2023, harvesting of Miscanthus in winter 2023 and winter 2024. |
| Management methodology (spray off, nutrient additions, ploughing, site prep, others) |
Wheat cover crop established (direct drilled) autumn 2022. Will be sprayed off and nutrients applied as per any soil test results. Prep pre biomass planting – plough, cultivate, plant Post biomass planting – grass margins between plots. |
| Machinery to be used | Relevant kit for above operations! |
Project plans/actions
| Which biomass crops | Miscanthus; willow; Eucalyptus; poplar; grasses. |
| Planting goals/aim | Various species for trial and demonstration. |
| Agronomic dates (planting, harvesting schedule) | Starting spring 2023. |
| Management methodology (spray off, nutrient additions, ploughing, site prep, others) |
Primary cultivation = plough. Secondary cultivation = power harrow. Autumn/winter 22/23 = winter wheat cover crop on selected plots. |
| Machinery to be used | TBD |
General Info
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Field management history |
Conventional arable with late harvested root crops in rotation. |
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Other site detail of note |
Updates
Primary ground prep and cover crop establishment underway October 2022 to prepare site for initial planting in spring 2023.
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