Welsh Government Launches Agricultural Diversification and Horticulture Scheme with Support for Biomass Crop Growers
November 27, 2024
The Welsh Government has launched a new Agricultural Diversification and Horticulture Scheme designed to support farmers and land managers in diversifying their agricultural activities. This initiative provides significant opportunities for those interested […]
Hub Site Update – Newcastle University Cockle Park Farm – January 2023
March 01, 2023
January 2023 Risk Assessments for grazing, browsing and crop damage threats were undertaken. The weather has been cold and the ground is frozen, recent snow can still be seen in […]
Hub Site Update – NIAB Headley Hall – January 2023
March 01, 2023
January 2023 Risk Assessments for grazing, browsing and crop damage threats were undertaken. Recent conditions have weathered the bare plough, which should cultivate well in the spring. Marked out and […]
Hub Site Update – BGI Chesham – January 2023
March 01, 2023
January 2023 Risk Assessments for grazing, browsing and crop damage threats were undertaken. Winter wheat has established well in the woody biomass crop areas. The site is in good order […]
Hub Site Update – AFBI Hillsborough – January 2023
March 01, 2023
January 2023 Risk Assessments for grazing, browsing and crop damage threats were undertaken. Planning to spray Near and Far White Hill with glyphosate in 2 weeks time to kill the […]
Meet the Speakers at next week’s IBERS Demo Event
March 01, 2023
The first Biomass Connect Demo Event “Biomass harvesting and willow varieties” at our IBERS, Aberystwyth Hub Site is fast approaching, so here’s your chance to meet the speakers. William Macalpine, […]
European commission publish a comprehensive review of the state of Biomass production and utilisation in the EU.
March 01, 2023
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission have recently published a report on Biomass production, supply, uses and flows in the European Union.
Connect Issue 2
February 22, 2023
Originally, we were planning to produce the Connect newsletter twice a year, but there’s so much going on that we have decided to increase it to a quarterly publication. […]
Biomass Connect on the BBC
February 21, 2023
BBC Three Counties Radio speak to Steve Hunt, Operations Manager at the BGI Chesham Hub Site and William MacAlpine from Rothamsted Research about the Biomass Connect project. Listen to the […]
Envirocrops NFU Article
February 20, 2023
Biomass Connect Innovation Project, Envirocrops have recently had an article published for NFU Online. The article outlines the importance of planning and research when growing biomass crops. It introduces their […]
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Miscanthus for Livestock Bedding Factsheet
A double-sided factsheet with nformation about a project growing Miscanthus as animal bedding on one side, and some general Miscanthus facts and growing, establishment and harvesting information on the other side.Miscanthus for Animal Bedding and Miscanthus - A factsheet.
Type: Factsheet
Date: December 2024
Crop: Miscanthus
Keywords:
Growers Story: Eucalyptus and the Frost Challenge
This case study explores the problems faced by the Bodsworth's in a Eucalyptus plantation in Wales due to frost damage.
In a bid to explore biomass production for household heating and as a potential revenue stream, David and Susan Bodsworth of Tanllan Farm, Llangeitho, are keen to share their experiences with the farming community.
The Bodsworths’ story at Tanllan Farm highlights some of the challenges faced by farmers seeking to diversify into biomass production. David commented that although the Eucalyptus tree has a great potential for producing biomass, perhaps the location of his site was not entirely suitable.
Type: Case Study
Date: 12th December 2024
Crop: Eucalyptus
Keywords: Growsers Story, Eucalyptus
Presentation: Erisa Senerdem, Unlocking Agricultural Biomass Potential: Lessons from Forestry and Global Market Insights.
In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 8th November 2024, Erisa Senerdem brings valuable insights from global biomass markets for agricultural residues like sugarcane bagasse and palm kernel shells. Particularly pertinent were comments about the importance of product specification, seasonality of supply, price volatility and matching to end user technologies.
Type: Presentation
Date: November 2024
Crop: All Biomass Crops
Keywords: Biomass Connect Showcase
Presentation: Steve Smith, Carbon dioxide removal – the state of play and the global scale up challenge.
In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 8th November 2024, Steve Smith shared the findings of the “State of CDR” report, emphasising the global need for carbon dioxide removal technologies. Whether it’s trees, peatland restoration, biochar, wood products, or BECCS, the majority involve biomass in some way.
Type: Presentation
Date: November 2024
Crop: All Biomass Crops
Keywords: Biomass Connect Showcase
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