News

A team of Farming Connect’s development officers were invited to IBERS for an event that was part of the ongoing activities organised by the Biomass Connect Project to enhance awareness of emerging biomass industries and potential benefits within the land-based sector.

A recent Supergen Bioenergy Hub Stakeholder workshop focussing on novel crop species suitable for industrial-scale production of biomass in the UK has identified the most promising novel biomass crops for near-term deployment in the UK...

The Centre for High Carbon Capture (CHCx3) project would like to better understand the key requirements of growers when determining which crops to grow on their land or as part of their rotations.

In a bid to encourage agricultural innovation and diversification, the Agriculture Diversification Scheme in Wales is currently open for applications until 12th January 2024.

Issue #4 of our Connect Newsletter is now available. The Connect Newsletters contain updates of project activities, details of the latest events, and news from across the wider biomass industry.

We have produced two short films looking at birds in and around willow and Miscanthus crops in Devon and Somerset. The films feature ornithologist and wildlife detective Ed Drewitt (along with BC team member Kevin Lindegaard of Crops for Energy)...

With Winter on its way, growth has all but stopped at the hub sites. So, rather than have an individual update for each Hub Site we have a quick round-up below along with some photos. Starting in the North and working our way south.

Biomass Connect, participated in the prestigious Royal Welsh Winter Fair on November 27th and 28th, a flagship event for the Welsh land-based sector. As one of Europe's premier prime stock shows, the Winter Fair attracts audiences from across the region for two days of competitions, exhibitions, and displays.

Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of a £850,000 Farming Innovation Programme fund for projects to improve productivity, sustainability and resilience in the agricultural sector.