Presentation: Alex McCash, Optimising Miscanthus Establishment through improved mechanisation and data capture.
In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 7th November 2024, Alex McCash (Terravesta) describes the Terravesta OMENZ project achievements, including advancements in rhizome separation and planting efficiency.
Alex McCash co-ordinates field trials of existing varieties and new hybrids to evaluate planting techniques and find ways to improve crop establishment and resulting yield. He has a degree in Plant Science from the University of Sheffield. Alex is passionate about sustainable agriculture and his practical knowledge is invaluable in reviewing our planting and rhizome quality protocol.
Type: Presentation
Author: Alex McCash
Date: November 2024
Crop: Miscanthus
Keywords: Biomass Connect Showcase
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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
Presentation: Jeanette Whitaker, Harnessing Innovation – the Future of Biomass.
In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 7th November 2024, Jeanette Whitaker (UKCEH) provides an overview of Biomass Connect and the various Biomass Feedstock Innovation projects, showing how their innovations are helping to shape the future of the biomass sector in the UK.
Type: Presentation
Date: November 2024
Crop: All biomass crops
Keywords: Biomass Connect Showcase
Presentation: Zoe Harris, Using aeroponics to fast track the sustainable propagation of SRC willow.
In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 7th November 2024, Zoe Harris, demonstrates the use of aeroponics as a cutting-edge propagation method for willow.
Type: Presentation
Date: November 2024
Crop: Willow
Keywords: Biomass Connect Showcase