Biomass Connect Demo – Growing Resilience: Harnessing Biomass Crops for Climate-Proof Farming
June 18 @ 10:00 am - June 19 @ 6:00 pm
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Growing Resilience: Harnessing Biomass Crops for Climate-Proof Farming
AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough, NI, BT26 6DR.
18th & 19th June 2024
As climate change continues challenging the agricultural sector, innovative solutions are needed to fortify farms against environmental shifts and market fluctuations. Have you considered growing biomass crops? These offer a promising avenue not only for power and heat but for water quality protection, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and livestock comfort and nutrition.
Biomass Connect and AFBI Hillsborough are pleased to invite farmers attending the upcoming Livestock Open Day on the 18th and 19th of June to visit, explore and understand different biomass crop options.
A team of seasoned growers, breeders, researchers, and advisors, will lead participants on guided tours of the pioneering Biomass Connect plots within the estate. These interactive sessions will offer insights on cultivation, husbandry, and the merits of the various biomass crop options.
Attendees will discover how biomass crops can contribute towards climate-resilient farming strategies, mitigating the impact of unpredictable weather patterns and market volatility. Moreover, they will learn how integrating these crops into agricultural enterprises may contribute towards financial stability and support environmentally beneficial farming practices.
The tours will commence as follows
Tuesday 18th June – a feature tour will leave the courtyard at 1pm and 3pm to The Biomass Connect site to visit and discover a range of different Biomass Crops; experts will be on hand to inform and answer questions.
Wednesday 19th June – at the end of the livestock tours you are invited to visit and view The Biomass Connect site and discover a range of different Biomass Crops; experts will be on hand to guide, inform and answer questions.
Participants are encouraged to seize this unique opportunity to engage with experts, network with fellow farmers, and explore the tangible benefits of embracing biomass crops in their business enterprises.