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

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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
What 3 Words: ///passwords.exposing.spouse
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

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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
What 3 Words: ///tasks.proven.notched
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.

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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.

Click here to register.

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

Biomass Connect Webinar No. 8
2024-02-15 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Managing fuel storage and drying to best practice quality standards
Biomass crops produce high yields in a short period of time. However, depending on the crop type and the end use there will be a myriad of ways to store and dry your material. You have to consider storage space, logistics and economics and the end use specification. This webinar will provide information on the different options and how you can make sure you are producing the best quality biomass for your chosen market. It will also flag up important aspects of health and safety and legal obligations. The webinar will include two farmers who are using biomass crops in their boilers and will pass on their experience.

Our Speakers will be Will Richardson, Director of RDI Associates, Jonathan Andrew, a farmer from North Devon and David Christopher of Langaller Farm in Somerset.
Speakers:

Will Richardson MICFor, MSc, BSc (Hons): RDIA Director
A Member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters and Masters degree in Forest Management graduate from the University of Aberdeen, Will has worked in the forest industry for over twenty-seven years in both the public and private sectors. He is currently involved in a number of work areas including over 10 years as an auditor for Woodsure and the BSL, provision of management services to private land owners on forest management, and woodland creation and research and consultancy on forest and biomass-industry related projects.
Co-founder and Director of RDI Associates Ltd, Will has a strong practical background in forestry and has held a variety of operational posts since 1990; forest nursery, private estate forester, forestry contractor, director of a woodfuel producer group, and Lantra Awards certified training course instructor. Will has in-depth knowledge of forest certification schemes having set up the UK’s first Grown in Britain chain of custody certification group and manages over 1500ha of woodlands under the UK Woodland Assurance Standard.
Jonathan Andrew
Mr Andrew is the owner of Umberleigh Barton Farm, a mixed farm situated in North Devon. The farm has six residential properties, two of which are occupied by Mr and Mrs Andrew and Mr Andrew’s parents, whilst the other four are occupied by tenants. These are heated with a 130 kW biomass boiler which is accredited under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Mr Andrew has been supplementing bought-in woodchip with home-grown SRC willlow, grown on 4 hectares of his farm since 2019.
David Christopher
Mr Christopher is the owner of Langaller Farm, a family run farm in Dulverton, Somerset covering around 40 hectares. The majority of the farm is covered by Miscanthus grass that was planted in 2006-2007. Since 2012, Mr Christopher has been using Miscanthus chip as the primary fuel source in his 130 kW RHI accredited biomass boiler. This heats his farm house and barns containing 40,000 indoor reared chickens.

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How to Manage your Carbon for Profit
2024-02-20 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Online
SFI & Carbon: Generating new sources of income
Appointed by Defra, Laurence Gould is hosting a series of webinars providing expertise on how you can build new sources of revenue through innovation and adaptation.
The first webinar ‘How to manage your carbon for profit’ on 20th February will delve into management techniques for farming and how you can earn revenue from low carbon production.
The topics that will be covered include conducting a carbon audit and strategizing carbon in your business to generate profit.
Register Here.

Field to Furnace - Visit to Western Bioenergy Power Station
2024-02-22 10:00 - 13:30 UTC | Western Bioenergy Power Station, Longland Lane, Port Talbot, Wales, SA13 2NR, United Kingdom
Field to Furnace – Visit to Western Bioenergy Power Station
Western Bioenergy, Port Talbot, South Wales
22nd February 2024

Thinking about growing Energy Crops ? Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore the biomass energy supply chain with Western Bio Energy, a leading company specialising in electricity generation from biomass. The event aims to provide insights into the entire supply chain, from the field to the furnace, and offers a unique tour of the power station.
Venue:
Western Bio Energy Power Station, Longland Lane, Port Talbot, Wales, SA13 2NR
Agenda:
10:00 – 10:30: Registration and Coffee
10:30 – 10:45: Biomass Connect Project Overview
10:45 – 11:15: Land Use, Economics, and options for Biomass crops by Kevin Lindegaard, Director, Crops for Energy
11:15 – 11:30: Western Bio Energy Procurement Process and Product Quality Insights by Rod Lerwell and Simon Thomas of Western Bio Energy
11:30 – 12:30: Guided Tour of the Power Station
1.00: Networking Lunch and Event Conclusion
Registration:
To secure your spot at this limited-capacity event, please register here.
Note: Due to health and safety restrictions, attendance is limited to 25 visitors. Ensure to register promptly to secure your spot and gain valuable insights into the emerging biomass energy industry.
We would also point out that the site managers have asked that visitors wear suitable sturdy footwear for the tour around the plant.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the exciting developments in biomass energy with Western Bio Energy. We look forward to welcoming you on the 22nd of February!

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ECR NET ZERO CONFERENCE 2024
2024-02-27 - 2024-02-28 | Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, B5 4EW
Booking is now open for this year’s Early Career Researchers’ (ECR) Net Zero Conference taking place on 27 and 28 February at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre.
Register for your place here.
Led by UKCCSRC and supported by the Supergen Bioenergy Hub together with a whole host of organisations working across the net-zero space (C-DICE, CO2RE, EDI+, EDRC, ERA, IDRIC, IGNITE+, HI-ACT, SUSTAIN, UKERC and UK-HyRES)*, this event builds on the success of last year’s conference in Manchester.
The conference will provide an opportunity for ECRs to:

meet and network with peers from different research organisations
gain knowledge and skills on a range of topics related to net zero
build a more collaborative, multidisciplinary community.

A networking dinner will take place on 27 February and there will be an opportunity for ECRs to showcase their research and win a monetary prize.
Our own SHARE (network for ECRs) committee members will be running the parallel session on the cost of net zero, taking place on day 2 (28 February) from 9.30-11am.
The conference is free to attend and will take place in-person with a hybrid option available for sessions taking place in the main room.

Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) - All you need to know
2024-02-27 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Online
SFI & Carbon: Generating new sources of income
Appointed by Defra, Laurence Gould is hosting a series of webinars providing expertise on how you can build new sources of revenue through innovation and adaptation.
The second webinar ‘Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) – All you need to know’ on 27th February, will explore the integration of SFIs in your land business and the considerations that need to be made.
Our expert speakers will provide you with an overview on SFIs in 2024 and a live walkthrough the application process.
Register Here.

Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in the Midlands
2024-02-28 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | RASE Centre, 6th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, CV8 2LG, United Kingdom
Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in the Midlands: Benefits and Impacts.
Wednesday 28th February, 09:30 – 12:30
(followed by complimentary lunch)
RASE Centre, 6th Street, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth CV8 2LG.
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

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Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2024
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-07 | NAEC, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, CV8 2LZ
Biomass Connect and a number of the Innovation Projects will be presenting at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show in 2024. We’ll have a busy Biomass Connect stand at the show and will also be hosting the Innovation Projects as part of a Biomass Feedstocks Innovation gathering.
The Low Carbon Agriculture exhibition and conference is a vibrant business event for forward-thinking farmers, landowners and industry operators. The event will explore ways to address climate change through the generation of renewable energy, the implementation of low-carbon technology and best practices in both carbon and environmental land management.
The Low Carbon Agriculture show includes four dynamic, content-led Expos, with leading technology and service suppliers accompanied by an energy storage theatre, innovations in farm technology and a cutting-edge conference and workshop programme, in which key industry figures will provide insight and practical guidance on achieving Net Zero and creating a profitable and sustainable future for agricultural and rural communities.
Our launch event at LCA 2023 was a huge success so we’re looking forward to being there again in 2024.
Book your place today and join us for one of the biggest shows of the year.

Regen - Green Energy Awards
2024-03-21 18:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | Bristol Harbour Hotel, 53-55 Corn St., BS1 1HT
The Green Energy Awards ceremony and dinner will be back in 2024 as a night of celebration and a chance to recognise the fantastic work that will be undertaken in the coming year. They will continue to be a leading national celebration of innovative technologies, pioneering companies, and inspiring individuals shaking up the energy system and driving towards a zero-carbon future.

Argus Biomass Conference 2024
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-25 | QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
Argus brings back one of the largest global biomass events with the 14th annual Argus Biomass Conference 2024, taking place on 23-25 April at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Centre in the heart of London.
Hear about new innovations in the pellet market, new industrial applications of biomass, new procurement opportunities, and meet with key companies and senior executives for intensive networking across three days.
Join over 400 of your peers for the biggest international gathering of traders, wood pellet and wood chip producers, and utilities at the industry’s number one networking event.

Operational Optimisation 2024
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-25 | Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
The event for energy from waste and biomass plant managers

Operational Optimisation returns to Conference Aston on 24-25 April 2024.
This important, technical event is designed specifically for operational decision-makers who need to drive performance excellence from their current waste to energy and biomass assets.
Bringing together over 100 attendees at the event last year, it provides an unparalleled opportunity to share operational knowledge and provide updates on technology and system advances. With its accessible and enjoyable 1 evening plus 1 day structure, Operational Optimisation facilitates highly valuable networking amongst technical and operational decision-makers enabling information exchange to drive performance excellence.
