Arboricultural Association Conference
2023-09-10 - 2023-09-13 | University of Warwick, CV4 7AL
The UK’s biggest arboriculture conference presents an innovative new format and world-class lineup of incredible UK and international speakers covering a wide range of topics relevant to everyone working in arboriculture and related environmental sectors.
The perfect opportunity to make new connections, learn first-hand knowledge from our speakers with interactive workshops sessions, field trips and networking activities. All offering a chance to get closer to the groundbreaking innovations and research, leaving you inspired and refreshed.

Biomass Connect Demo - North Wyke - Biomass Crops and Agroforestry
2023-09-14 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | North Wyke, Grassland Research Institute, North Wyke, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2SB
Biomass Crops and Agroforestry – Demonstration event
Grassland Research Institute, North Wyke, Okehampton EX20 2SB
14th September 2023

Come and join Biomass Connect and Rothamsted Research for an afternoon learning about biomass crops and their potential for integration into existing farm operations, as an agroforestry option.
The event will focus on research into effective agroforestry systems and will consider how biomass crop options can be utilised for dual-crop benefit. This will include a showcase of a range of biomass crops and how these can be used as a diversification option to improve farm business efficiency.
All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme
13:30 Convene, tea & coffee
14:00 Introduction and talks

Biomass Connect – introduction and overview
Agroforestry research at Rothamsted
Biomass crop options and their agronomy

15:00 Crop tour: field walk, including:

Biomass Connect hub site overview
Agroforestry trials
Biomass crop walks

16:00 Q & A – Wrap up, final thoughts
16.30 Tea/networking

Register Here

HOW TO FIND US:
North Wyke, Okehampton, Devon. EX20 2SB
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By Road
Note: It is not advisable to use your sat-nav for your journey to North Wyke by car.
From the East Leave M5 at Junction 31 and follow ‘A30 (Okehampton )’ dual carriageway. After 16 miles, take the exit signposted ‘A382 Moretonhampstead’ and after 500 metres turn right onto the A3124 previously B3219) – signposted ‘North Tawton’. After crossing over the dual carriageway, there is a Lorry Route sign turning left. Stay on this minor road, cross over at Spitlar Cross and after approx 2 miles you will find North Wyke on your right.
For an alternate route for cars, stay on the A3124 for 2 – 3 miles, turn left signposted North Wyke/South Tawton and then right at the first crossroads (Spitlar Cross). North Wyke can be found on the right-hand side approximately 2 miles along this road.
From Okehampton (Please note this route is not suitable for large coaches or HGV Vehicles) take the B3215 (next to the Police Station) left at the traffic lights to Crediton, follow this road for 5 miles, take a right just before the old railway bridge signposted North Wyke. Follow this road, after 0.5 miles you come to a small humpback bridge. Cross over this bridge and continue along the road for 1 mile until you come to Rothamsted Research on your left, take the last entrance past the lodge to the car park.
On arrival at North Wyke please follow the sign for Cars Only. This will take you to the main car park. The event venue will be signed from there.

Confor Woodland Show
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-22 | Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6QN, United Kingdom
The Confor Woodland Show is back. Join us at Bath & West Showground on 21-22 September 2023.

Whether you work in the sector or are looking to find out more, there’s something for everyone.

The Confor Woodland Show is a place for anyone interested in forestry and woodlands to hear about latest products and services, receive practical advice, network and enjoy the demos and seminars offered over the two days.

Exhibitors include:

Manufacturers/distributors of forestry machinery and equipment
Forest advisory and management services
Nurseries and makers of forest products
Wildlife and conservation bodies
Suppliers of wood heating systems
Woodland craft workers

North Yorkshire Farm Walk
2023-09-21 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
North Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk
Date and time: 21st Sept, 9:30 – 1:30 pm
Grower: David Patrick
Format: Visitors on the day will see a Miscanthus field, hear a short presentation from Terravesta, and have the opportunity to ask any questions. We will have complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits on offer and there will be a chance to network with other guests throughout.
This North Yorkshire farm walk is held with the kind permission of Miscanthus grower, David Patrick. Guests will have the chance to meet the grower and see a thriving Miscanthus crop.

Farming Connect - Innovation and Diversificiation Wales
2023-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY
An international line-up of keynote speakers and presenters will share their experiences and views, offering one-to-one surgeries, workshops and seminars on agri-related topics including:

Innovation – more efficient ways of working that harness exciting new technologies
Diversification – new ideas that will help you increase profits
Livestock – new ways to strengthen performance and improve productivity
Sustainability – save time and money, increase outputs, reduce your carbon footprint
Changing the way you think and work – support, guidance, training and practical demonstrations that will prepare you and your business for the future…

Biomass Connect will be present at this event so please drop by our stand to find out more about how biomass can be part of your farming innovation and diversification. One of our knowledge exchange fellows, Mark (Ned) Needham will be giving a short presentation at the event too.

Biomass Connect Demo - Biomass Crops for Integrated Land Management
2023-09-28 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | AFBI, Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillborough, Northern Ireland, BT26 6DR, United Kingdom
Biomass Crops for integrated land management – Demonstration event
AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough, NI, BT26 6DR.
28th September 2023

Come and join Biomass Connect and AFBI for an afternoon learning about biomass crop cultivation and how biomass crops can be integrated into existing land management systems, for maximum benefit.
The event will focus on research into approaches for effective utilisation of biomass crops, for reducing factors such as nutrient runoff and will explore their potential as an alternative energy source, which could be used on-farm to improve farm business efficiency.
All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme
13:30 Convene, tea & coffee
14:00 Introduction and talks

Biomass Connect – introduction and overview (Will Stiles/Mark Needham)
Overview of AFBI research into willow species management uses (Chris Johnston, AFBI)
Working with Biomass Crops (Callum Williams, AFBI)

15:00 Crop tour: field walk, including:

Energy centre visit
Biomass crop experiments (diffuse pollution management)
Different biomass crop comparisons

The field “walk and talk” will be a fairly informal affair including commentary from the above speakers along with Mike Cooper from Miscanthus Nurseries who will be on hand to impart his 25 years’ worth of knowledge growing and marketing Miscanthus from his 2000 acres of farmland and a further 3000 acres he manages for other growers.
16:00 Q & A – Wrap up, final thoughts
16.30 Finish/networking

Register Here

5th Biomass PowerON
2023-10-11 - 2023-10-12
We are delighted and excited to announce 5th European Biomass PowerON 2023 conference with newly researched agenda, trending industry news, excellent speakers & technical insights. The conference will take place on 11-12 October 2023 in Stockholm.
In the face of an energy crisis and rising interest in cleaner energy sources Europe is turning to possibilites that biomass and pellets offer. Change of the heat and power feedstock is crucial from the point view of European energy security, as well as climate change mitigation. This year, among other topics we are focusing on usage of biomass and pellets for heat and power generation, role of bioenergy in decarbonisation as well as on perspective of forest industry on the higher demand for wood biomass and pellets. Also, as many discussions are on within EU in terms of policies and regulations for green solutions and biomass’ place among them, we will be discussing the influence of legislation on the bioenergy sector.
This event is set to bring industry stakeholders, unique content, workshops discussions and networking. Join us for latest market news, excellent keynote speakers and technical insights.

Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in Wales: Benefits and Impacts
2023-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG, United Kingdom
Wednesday 11th October, 09:00 – 12:00 (followed by complimentary lunch)
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG
Miscanthus and willow can diversify farm incomes and improve carbon storage, flood mitigation, and biodiversity in certain settings. Recommendations to increase biomass planting to meet UK carbon targets have implications for farmers. This workshop will provide information about the benefits and impacts of these crops to farmers and stakeholders. The workshop will present and seek feedback on:

The latest scientific evidence about the benefits and impacts of these crops
Local examples showing where best to grow these crops to optimise benefits and minimise impacts
Estimates of potential crop yields and income
Landscape visualisations of these crops in the local area

Share your views and feed into policy development for perennial biomass crops. The workshop is free, and there is an offer of a £50 gift voucher to local farmers attending.
REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL: Click here to Register.

Biofuels 2023
2023-10-12 - 2023-10-13 | Hyatt Place, Heathrow Airport, London, UB7 0DG
4th International Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy
Theme : Evolution in Biofuels and Bioenergy to ensure Global Sustainability
We’re happy to announce the next edition “4th International Conference on Biofuels and Bioenergy” (Biofuels 2023) to be held on October 12-13, 2023 at London, UK with the ongoing theme “Evolution in Biofuels and Bioenergy to ensure Global Sustainability“. We as Coalesce research group cordially welcome all the eminent researchers, students and delegates represents distinct nations to make their valuable presence in this approach to behold the valuable scientific discussions and add to the more extended term developments in the field of Biofuels, Bioenergy and Bio-Economy etc. This Conference invites all the experts to take part and make it a wonderful platform for acquiring knowledge and make new connections. Panel of speakers will present their work on their current research allied with Biofuels and Bioenergy.

Wood Heat Conference
2023-10-24 - 2023-10-25 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom
Wood Heat 2023, the 6th such two-day gathering, will give you the knowledge and contacts to make the most of the opportunities still to be found in the UK biomass energy sector – we’re expecting a strong turnout from across the industry so get involved and support us.
A number of Biomass Connect staff will be at the event. Project Lead Jeanette Whitaker from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) will be speaking at this event and representing Biomass Connect.
Don’t miss Session 5, titled “Innovations in Domestic Biomass Feedstock Production”. This is presented by a number of people associated in one way or another with Biomass Connect:

Gill Alker – AMP Clean Energy
Kevin Lindegaard – Envirocrops
William Macalpine – Rothamsted Research
Jamie Rickerby – Willow Energy
William Cracroft-Eley – Terravesta

This will be the first in-person Wood Heat Conference since the pandemic and an opportunity to get the entire UK industry together under one roof. As ever, there is a packed agenda planned. The conference is a platform where the industry can gather to network, share ideas and experiences, discuss some of the challenges we are facing, and look to the year ahead.

Biomass Connect Demo - Terravesta - Miscanthus Establishment and Cultivation
2023-10-26 10:00 - 13:30 UTC | Grovefields Farm, Grovefields Farm, Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire, CV35 8AT, United Kingdom
Miscanthus Establishment and Cultivation – Demonstration event
Terravesta, Grovefields Farm, Hampton Lucy, Warwickshire. CV35 8AT
26th October 2023

Come and join Biomass Connect with Terravesta Ltd for a morning learning about miscanthus crop cultivation and establishment at Grovefields Farm in Warwickshire.
The event will focus on research into approaches for establishment and cultivation of miscanthus crops, and an overview of the research undertaken by Terravesta and partners as part of the ‘Optimising Miscanthus Establishment through improved mechanisation and data capture to meet Net Zero targets (OMENZ)’ project.
This will also include insight into the application of drone technology and machinery needed for miscanthus growing, and a soil core demonstration to highlight below-ground biomass potential.
All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme
10:00 Convene, tea & coffee and some light snacks
10:30 Introduction and talks

Biomass Connect, introduction and overview – Dr Will Stiles, IBERS
Overview of Terravesta OMENZ and the challenges surrounding miscanthus establishment – Terravesta Ltd
Cranfield Talk.
Drone technology and application for biomass crops: how does remote sensing work?

11:30 Crop tour: field walk, including:

Drone demonstration
Soil core – rhizome visualisation
Cultivation machinery overview (planter, forager, baler)

12:30 Q & A – Wrap up, questions, final thoughts
13:00 Buffet style lunch/networking

Register Here

Biomass Connect Demo - SRUC Edinburgh - Biomass in a Northern Climate
2023-11-01 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | SRUC Edinburgh, Boghall Farm, Bush Estate, Biggar Road, Edinburgh, EH10 7DX, United Kingdom
Biomass in a Northern Climate
SRUC Boghall Farm, Edinburgh. EH10 7DX
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1st November 2023

Come and join Biomass Connect and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) for an opportunity to learn about growing biomass crops in a Northern Climate.
The event will focus on showcasing a range of biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy, economics, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops. There will be a guided crop tour to view various biomass crops planted at the Biomass Connect Hub site, SRUC Boghall Farm, Edinburgh. We are also holding an event the day after (2nd November) at Auchincruive, Ayrshire. Feel free to join us for both and compare the two hub sites. If doing so please register for the two events separately so that we cater accordingly.
All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme
09.30 Convene, tea & coffee
10.00 Introduction and talks

Biomass Connect, introduction and overview – Dr Jeanette Whitaker, UKCEH
Eucalyptus Short Rotation Forestry – Bryan Elliot, Eucalyptus Renewables
Working with Biomass Crops – Josephine Sweden (SRUC)

11.00 Crop tour: field walk

Biomass Connect hub site where we’ll visit the trials that are currently growing at the Boghall Hub Site:

Black Locust ‘Turbo’ and Black Locust ‘Turbo Obelisk’,
SRF Alder
SRF Eucalyptus
SRF and SRC Poplar
SRC Willow and the Willow Varieties Trial
Miscanthus Giganteus and the Miscanthus Varieties Trial
Sida

Biomass crop options

12.30 Q & A – Wrap up, final thoughts
13.00 Lunch/networking

Register Here

Crop Tour Route

Biomass Connect Demo - SRUC Ayrshire - Biomass in a Northern Climate
2023-11-02 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | SRUC Ayrshire, SAC Consulting Office, JF Niven Building, Auchincruive, Ayrshire, KA6 5HW, United Kingdom
Biomass in a Northern Climate
Auchincruive, Ayr, KA6 5HW
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2nd November 2023

Come and join Biomass Connect and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) for an opportunity to learn about growing biomass crops in a Northern Climate.
The event will focus on showcasing a range of biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy, economics, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops. There will be a guided crop tour to view various biomass crops planted at the Biomass Connect Hub site, Auchincruive estate. We are also holding an event the day before (1st November) at Boghall near Edinburgh. Feel free to join us for both and compare the two hub sites. If doing so please register for the two events separately so that we cater accordingly.
All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme
09.30 Convene, tea & coffee
10.00 Introduction and talks

Biomass Connect, introduction and overview – Nana Afranaa Kwapong, IBERS, Aberystwyth
Growing biomass crops in the Northern Climate – Kevin Lindegaard, Crops for energy
Eucalyptus Short Rotation Forestry – Bryan Elliot, Eucalyptus Renewables
Working with Biomass Crops – Josephine Sweden (SRUC)

11.00 Crop tour: field walk

Biomass connect hub site where we’ll visit the trials that are currently growing at the Ayrshire Hub Site:

Black Locust ‘Turbo’ and Black Locust ‘Turbo Obelisk,
SRF Alder
SRF Eucalyptus
SRF and SRC Poplar
SRC Willow
Miscanthus Giganteus

Biomass crop options

12.30 Q & A – Wrap up, final thoughts
13.00 Lunch/networking

Register Here

Crop Tour Route

CHCx3: Crops to Products workshop
2023-11-10 10:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | NIAB Park Farm, Sophi Taylor Building, NIAB Park Farm, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ
Kevin Lindegaard and Jeanette Whitaker from Biomass Connect will be presenting at the CHCx3: Crops to Products workshop on 10th November.
The objectives of the workshop are:
• Talking about cropping impediments and ways to overcome them
• Discussing the importance and value of crop diversity with stakeholders
• Demonstrating novel products
• Disseminating outcomes of the ongoing DEFRA funded project
Jeanette will be talking about Biomass crops for multiple benefits and uses whilst Kevin will be introducing the Envirocrops app, a digital tool to help farmers in the Net Zero challenge.
Click here for the full agenda and registration details.

EnergyTech 2023
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-14 | Mercure Paris CDG Airport & Convention, Paris, France, ROISSYPÔLE OUEST, RTE DE LA COMMUNE, 95713 ROISSY-EN-FRANCE, Paris, 95713, France
5th International Conference on Renewable Energy, Resources and Sustainable Technologies
Theme : Accelerating the Advancements in Renewable Energy for A Sustainable Growth
This highly exciting 2-day event is intended to be a forum, discussion, and networking place for academics, researchers, professionals, administrators, educational leaders, industry representatives, and Business leaders. The theme of the Conference is: “Accelerating the Advancements in Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth.”
Renewable energy offers diverse topics for knowing advanced details and for interaction including types of resources, REN21, solar energy, bioenergy, ocean thermal energy conversion, 100% renewable energy, sustainable technologies, developments & advanced technology, and many more.
Attend the conference to Explore Research, Exhibit, and Make Connections with your Energy Community.

Biomass Connect Webinar No. 5
2023-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Biomass Crops and Water Management
Fast-growing biomass crops can play a part as a toolkit measure in water quality protection from diffuse agricultural pollution as well as managing point source discharges such as those from rural waste water treatment works, agri-food processing, septic tanks and even leachates from landfill sites. More recently these crops are finding a role for waste water management in contained Zero Discharge systems for individual houses and hamlets in parts of the country where such containment is deemed necessary. Furthermore, biomass crops can play a role in flood mitigation (stemming the flow of water and stopping large objects floating downstream and blocking culverts). This potentially allows these crops to enable people more time to prepare for a flood event and leads to a reduction in the economic impact and threat to life. This webinar explores the opportunities and the obstacles to harnessing this potential.

Once registered, use the button below to join on the day.

Registered Participants Join Here

Speakers:
Chris Johnston – AFBI
Chris joined AFBI in 2012 where he is Project Leader in Environment & Renewable Energy research. Whilst the research programme that he manages is within the Agri-Environment Branch, he is based at AFBI Hillsborough in Northern Ireland where the majority of the facilities for Environment and Renewable energy reside.
Chris is also part of the Biomass Connect Project Management Team.
Neil Watkins – Energy Crops Consultancy

Neil Watkins, one of the Founding Directors of Energy Crops Consultancy and an Independent Adviser on energy crops, has nearly 10 years of experience in developing, promoting and establishing energy crops – as well as innovating and undertaking a broader range of work within the biomass energy sector.
Neil’s work has received national and international recognition, through providing end markets, farmers and landowners with a dedicated, bespoke and personal service which the company continues to fulfil today. ECC has a fleet of its specialist planting and harvesting machinery which is available for all its customers uses.
His many years of experience include pioneering energy crop planting across the UK and successfully building one of the largest networks of energy crop growers in Europe. Hundreds of farmers and landowners have been guided by his expertise from start to finish in land preparation, planting, crop management and harvesting, all the way to drying and selling the finished wood chip product. His knowledge and experience is second-to-none in this fast-moving industry.

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AgriScot
2023-11-22 | Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Newbridge, EH28 8NB, United Kingdom
AgriScot, now widely regarded as one of the premier events in UK agriculture, continues to develop its appeal to all sectors of the industry…both to the trade and to a wide cross-section of farmers eager to seek out the products, services, advice and information necessary for their farming businesses.

RWAS Winter Fair
2023-11-27 - 2023-11-28 | Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY
Biomass Connect will be exhibiting at this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells. Our stand will be on the balcony in stand 268-EXB. Drop in to see us and find out what’s been happening at our hub sites as well as more about the wonderful world of biomass.
As one of the finest prime stock shows in Europe, the Winter Fair draws crowds from far and wide to enjoy two-days packed full of competitions, festivities and Christmas shopping.
Along with the usual packed schedule of competitions, exhibitions and displays the Winter Fair also offers shoppers the perfect opportunity to pick up some unique and original Christmas gifts. The Food Hall will be packed full of the very best Welsh producers showcasing their produce and tempting visitors to try the wide variety of culinary delights on offer.
What better way to kick off the festive season than a visit to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair?

Enlit Europe
2023-11-28 - 2023-11-30 | Paris Expo Porte De Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, 75015
Enlit Europe will welcome 12,000 energy professionals in Paris, to visit 700 exhibitors, hear from 500 speakers on the latest industry developments, get to know start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurs working on solutions helping to accelerate the energy transition, meet with future energy leaders, and connect with EU-funded projects that are the first line of defense against climate change.

Cotswolds Miscanthus Farm Walk
2023-12-07 09:30 - 13:30 UTC
Cotswolds Miscanthus farm walk
Date and time: 7th Dec., 9:30 – 1:30 pm
Grower: Lord Willoughby De Broke
Format: Visitors on the day will see a Miscanthus field, hear a short presentation from Terravesta, and have the opportunity to ask any questions. There will be complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits on offer and there will be a chance to network with other guests throughout.
This North Yorkshire farm walk is held with the kind permission of Miscanthus grower, Lord Willoughby De Broke. Guests will hear a short presentation from Terravesta and have the chance to see a Miscanthus crop and learn more about growing it.

Farming Innovation Programme - Research Starter Round 4 - Briefing Event
2023-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a share of £850,000 for projects to improve productivity, sustainability and resilience in the agricultural sector.
Who is this event for?
Farmers, growers, and foresters who have a bold, ambitious, early stage idea to increase productivity and environmental sustainability in agriculture or horticulture.
What is the funding for?

Projects 6 – 18 months in length
Total project costs between £28,000 – £56,000
Farmers and growers to develop ambitious early-stage ideas and build a collaborative team

Why attend?

Find out more about the scope and eligibility criteria directly from the funders
Learn about the application process so you have the best chance of success
Ask your questions and get answers live

Biomass Connect Webinar No. 6
2023-12-19 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Biomass crops – some interesting alternatives #2
Black Locust and Energy Canes

Some biomass crops are more well known than others, but it’s not all about Willow and Miscanthus as they can’t possibly be the best crop for all situations. There are many others to choose from and this webinar will delve into just two of the alternatives, Black Locust and Energy Canes.
Márton Németh (Silvanus Forestry) will talk about Black Locust, a medium-sized tree native to the southern United States that is one of the most commonly planted commercial hardwood trees. It is fast growing producing large amounts of biomass which can be easily coppiced. Biomass Connect are growing varieties of Black Locust at all of our Hub Site trials. The tree produces high-density wood which can be harvested and produced into pellets with high energy content. Black Locust also has many other uses and benefits that will be discussed.
Paul Carver (New Energy Farms) will give a presentation about Energy Canes.
With Kevin Lindegaard (Crops4Energy) steering the discussions, the webinar promises to be an interesting and lively foray into these alternative biomass crops.
Speakers:
Márton Németh – Silvanus Forestry

Márton Németh is the Managing Director of Silvanus Group, a family company originally established in 1980, which has diversified into the research and development of fast-growing varieties more than 15 years ago. Márton graduated from Bocconi University in 2016 in International Economics, Management and Finance and is currently finishing his master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Sopron. He has worked in the finance sector as well as the tech sector and now has more than 5 years of full-time experience in the biomass and industrial wood production industry.
Paul Carver – New Energy Farms

Paul has worked in perennial grass propagation, production and scale up for the last 25 years, in the EU, North and South America. He co-founded New Energy Farms in 2009.
New Energy Farms is an agtech company, operating in the area of regenerative agriculture, providing long term feedstock crops with a high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) profile.

Register Here

LAMMA 2024
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-18 | NEC Birmingham, North Avenue, Birmingham, B40 1NT
The UK’s Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Showroom
LAMMA 2024 will be on 17th & 18th January 2023 at the NEC Birmingham.
LAMMA is the UK’s  premier  farm machinery show which connects farmers across a range of sectors with pioneering companies offering cutting-edge agricultural machinery, technology and equipment.
Explore the dynamic showcase featuring more than 600 exhibitors unveiling the latest innovations in tractors, combines, arable and grassland machinery and embrace the opportunity to look at a wide range of new technology, services and tools tailored to all sectors of agriculture.
Witness exclusive machinery launches, UK debuts and a collective display of both global brands and niche manufacturers, all under one roof.

CHCx3 Biomass Crops Webinar
2024-01-17 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
CHCx3 Biomass Crops Webinar – 17 January 24

17th January 2024, 16:00 – 17:00
Free zoom event

CHCx3 would like to invite you to the third event in their webinar series, which is focused on biomass crops.
Objectives:
Discuss how biomass crops such as miscanthus and willow can be incorporated successfully on farm, by understanding

The suitability and agronomic requirements of key biomass crop species
Current and emerging opportunities within biomass crop values chains
The potential for biomass crops to help improve soil organic matter and increase carbon capture

Desired outcomes:

Better understanding of which crop to grow, where and how
Increased awareness of the expanding and evolving value chains for biomass crops
Improved knowledge of their potential to enhance soil organic matter and carbon capture on farm

Agenda
Lydia Smith, NIAB – Welcome and Introduction to CHCx3
Florian Ilias, Terravesta – Getting to know miscanthus: agronomy; value chain opportunities and carbon capture
David Watson, Energy Crops Consultancy – Getting to know willow: agronomy, value chain opportunities and carbon capture
BOOK NOW – A zoom link will be sent to your email address closer to the event date

Biomass Connect Webinar No. 7
2024-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Maximising biodiversity in your Biomass crop plantation
Biomass crops and their surrounds are brimming with life – birds, bees, butterflies and predatory arthropods all live in, or on the edge and in the surrounds of these plantations.
This webinar will provide information on emerging research into understanding how to marry up yield productivity from these crops whilst incorporating simple measures (such as buffer strips and flower-rich grass margins) that increase the edge effect, promote pollinators and maximise biodiversity net gain. There will be some information on recent Sustainable Farming Initiative (SFI) payment measures and what this means to growers of different biomass crops.

Our Speakers will be Dr. Rebecca Rowe, a terrestrial ecologist from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and Ed Drewitt, a freelance naturalist.
Rebecca will cover topics such as the trends in biodiversity in UK farmland, how biomass crops might help and which crops are the best from a biodiversity point of view. She’ll also cover current research projects and the grants available to biomass crop growers for biodiversity enhancement.
Ed will take a look at biomass plantations from the perspective of a naturalist, investigating how birds and other animals use them, how such plantations could be designed to increase biodiversity and how biomass plantations could contribute to protecting endangered species.
Speakers:
Rebecca Rowe (UK CEH)
Rebecca is interested in challenges associated with sustainable land-use and especially how we will meet future demands for food, fibre and fuel whilst protecting the natural environment. Her research to date has focused on the impacts of land use change to bioenergy cropping on biodiversity, soil carbon and ecosystem processes.
Ed Drewitt (Freelance Naturalist)
Ed Drewitt is a freelance naturalist, showing people wildlife (especially in the Forest of Dean where he lives), training others to identify birds and their songs and completing wildlife surveys, often on farmland. He is also a learning advisor, developing learning resources and toolkits for wildlife organisations. Ed is a frequent contributor to wildlife films, both behind the scenes and on camera. He has featured on BBC’s Springwatch, The One Show, BBC Breakfast and several shows for CBBC. He has also been studying urban-dwelling peregrines for 25 years and is currently doing a part-time PhD at the University of Bristol looking at what makes them tick.
https://www.eddrewitt.co.uk/

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Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in York & Humber Area
2024-01-19 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Bishop Burton College, Bishop Burton College, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8QG, United Kingdom
Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in York & Humber Area: Benefits and Impacts.
Friday 19th January, 09:00 – 12:30
(followed by complimentary lunch and field plot demonstration tour)
Bishop Burton College, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8QG
This workshop is for those concerned with land use management in the area. Miscanthus & willow can diversify farm incomes & improve carbon storage, flood mitigation, & biodiversity in certain settings.
Recommendations to increase biomass planting to meet UK carbon targets have implications for farmers. This workshop will provide information about the benefits &impacts of these crops to farmers &stakeholders.
The workshop will present & seek feedback on:

The latest scientific evidence about the benefits & impacts of these crops
Local examples showing where best to grow these crops to optimise benefits &minimise impacts
Estimates of potential crop yields &income
Landscape visualisations of these crops in the local area.

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Fuels of the Future 2024
2024-01-22 - 2024-01-23 | CityCube, Messe, Berlin, Germany
21st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RENEWABLE MOBILITY “FUELS OF THE FUTURE” ON 22nd AND 23rd JANUARY 2024
Fuels of the future 2024 welcomes national and international participants including representatives from the raw material collecting and processing industry, the biofuel, mineral oil and automotive industry, the chemical industry, the transport and logistics sector, certification systems as well as from politics, science and research.
The aim of the International Conference is to provide participants with an up-to-date status report on the many different legislative initiatives and to discuss corresponding recommendations for action, to present current market developments and project examples of renewable mobility, and to provide a broad platform for the exchange of experience.

Bio360 Expo 2024
2024-01-24 - 2024-01-25 | Exponantes, Parc des Expositions, Nantes, France
Bio360 Expo is an international meeting place for people and organisations who are engaged in and committed to accelerating the biotransition. In a nutshell, Bio360 Expo comprises a large exhibition, a comprehensive international conference programme with simultaneous translation, study tours, the innovation competition, and more besides.
It is a multi-disciplinary event with a common thread running throughout, showcasing today’s solutions and tomorrow’s innovations that will transition us from a fossil dependent society to a circular, renewable biosociety.
The event attracts 450-500 international exhibitors making Bio360 Expo a genuine point of exchange for global bio know how.
Bio360 Expo isn’t just a trade show; it’s a platform for innovation, connection, and transformation. With a focus on expo renewable carbon, bioenergy, and bioeconomy, our event is where potential turns into progress. Explore cutting-edge technologies, discover new horizons, and immerse yourself in the world of renewable solutions that are revolutionizing industries and reshaping our world. Be a part of the sustainable future – jump aboard today.

Lignofuels 2024
2024-02-07 - 2024-02-08
ACI is pleased to be hosting 13th Annual Lignofuels Conference on 7th & 8th February 2024 in Helsinki, Finland.
Building on the success of Lignofuels 2023 which brought 150+ senior level industry professionals to Helsinki in February 2023, we are delighted to be returning to Finland for the 5th consecutive year for the 2024 edition of the conference. It will once again bring together key lignofuels and advanced biofuels and materials stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels companies from across the globe represented by Technical, Strategic and Business Development Executives from First and Advanced Generation Biofuels Producers, Oil Refiners, Process Technology Providers, Enzyme Developers, Engineering Firms and Agribusiness as well as Financiers, Investors, Policy & Regulators, Automotive & Aviation Industries, Consultants, Traders & Brokers and Chemical Companies.

CHC x3 Biomass Crops Webinar
2024-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Online
CHCx3 Biomass Crops Webinar
8th February 2024, 12:00 – 1:00pm

Free zoom event

CHCx3 would like to invite you to the third event in their webinar series, which is focused on biomass crops.
Objectives:
Discuss how biomass crops such as miscanthus and willow can be incorporated successfully on farm, by understanding

The suitability and agronomic requirements of key biomass crop species
Current and emerging opportunities within biomass crop values chains
The potential for biomass crops to help improve soil organic matter and increase carbon capture

Desired outcomes:

Better understanding of which crop to grow, where and how
Increased awareness of the expanding and evolving value chains for biomass crops
Improved knowledge of their potential to enhance soil organic matter and carbon capture on farm

Agenda
Lydia Smith, NIAB – Welcome and Introduction to CHCx3
William Cracroft-Eley,,Terravesta – Getting to know Miscanthus: agronomy; value chain opportunities and carbon capture
Neil Watkins, Eco Crops Ltd. – Getting to know willow: agronomy, value chain opportunities and carbon capture

BOOK NOW – A zoom link will be sent to your email address closer to the event date
