Biomass Connect Webinar No. 12

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The who, what, when, and how of harvesting. Of course, there is a theoretical optimum time to harvest your crop, but our maritime climate often puts a spanner in the works. This webinar will provide some insight into getting the best from your plantation – maximising yield, reducing cost, optimising your storage protocol, reducing impact on the soil and your surroundings. Also, there will be an opportunity to ask the experts for their tips and Plan Bs for when the weather throws you a curve ball.

High performance plant-based plastics

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Info: Delve into the world of high performance plant-based plastics, with Floreon. Join us for an engaging presentation on Floreon’s cutting-edge plant-based engineering plastics, developed by their technical team using Polylactic Acid (PLA) to create a highly robust line of biopolymers for engineering applications. Unlike typical PLA, which is primarily used for disposable items, Floreon has […]

Role of Forestry in Natural Flood Management

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Natural flood management (NFM) involves the use of natural processes and environments to mitigate flood risk. Large tracts of upland areas in Wales are used for commercial forestry, and appropriate management of the forest structure, species and age diversity, and harvesting schedules in these areas has the potential to provide significant NFM benefits, which have not […]

Feeding Willow to Lambs: Results from the Field Lab

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Join Innovative Farmers for the latest feeding willow to livestock network webinar. This webinar will feature farmers, Tom Fairfax & Dr Nigel Kendall to discuss results of this field lab evaluating the effect of feeding willow leaves to weaned lambs. This field lab explored how cobalt-rich willow trees could prevent deficiencies in lambs, cutting the […]

Transition Webinar | Tree planting: everything you need to know

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Hear from farm and forestry experts on how woodland and trees can deliver for farm businesses. The panel of experts answered your questions and discussed: How trees can enhance and support your current business When should trees become part of your business plans How to assess and then manage current farmland woods & trees Funding […]

Overcoming Challenges in converting Supply Chains for Bio-based Materials

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Info: Join an exciting BBIA BioMatters online event focused on Overcoming Challenges in Converting Supply Chains for Bio-based Materials, with our partner Aquapak Polymers. As industries strive to adopt sustainable practices, transitioning to bio-based materials presents a promising path forward. However, converting existing supply chains to support these materials is fraught with challenges. This webinar will […]

Scaling up bio-based chemicals from lignin

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Info: Delve into the exciting world of scaling up bio-based chemicals from lignin. Our expert speakers from Sonichem will share their insights, experiences, and latest developments in this innovative field. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainability and bio-based solutions. Register now to secure your spot! You […]

Biomass Connect Webinar No. 11

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With modern day farming it’s really important to have your finger on the pulse and get all the latest information so you can make the right decision for your land. In this webinar our expert panel will demonstrate how to get the best out of the Envirocrops and Farm Carbon Toolkit web apps to help you understand the highest yielding crop options, the income potential, the markets that are in your area, the suppliers you’ll need, the carbon savings and more.

Are you leaving money on the table?

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Info:  Join BBIA, with their partner Kene Partners, for this BioMatters webinar 'Are you leaving money on the table? How to maximise your R&D funding'. Every year, countless companies in the bio-based and biodegradable materials sector miss out on substantial financial support simply because they’re unaware of the opportunities available. Make sure you’re not one of them! […]

CHCx3 Fibre processing Webinar

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CHCx3 Fibre Processing Webinar - 15th January 25 15th January 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 Hear from Jon Horsfield - Harrison Spinks, the homegrown luxury bedmakers and Indinature, who have produced the first home grown, BBA approved bio-based insulation about how they turn fibre crops into products. The process of going from field to fibre will […]

Engineering Biology: 2030 and beyond

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Info: In the first of the 2025 BioMatters Webinars, join BBIA, with their partner CPI for this webinar where they will discuss the potential of engineering biology for the bio-based sector. Experts from CPI will: Give an introduction to CPI and the Catapult Network, what they do and how they may be able to help […]

Biomass Connect Webinar No. 9 – Rescheduled

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This webinar will focus mainly on Short Rotation Coppice willow and Miscanthus crops but many of the issues addressed will be familiar to any perennial biomass crop. Our very knowledgeable panel have dealt with most of these issues over the years so have first hand experience of how to find a solution whenever reality throws a curveball.