Biomass Connect

Biomass Connect Demo - Biomass Crops and Diversification
2023-08-11 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Cockle Park Farm, Cockle Park Farm, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3EA, United Kingdom
Biomass Crops and Diversification – Demonstration event
Cockle Park Farm, Newcastle University, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3EA.
11th August 2023

Come and join Biomass Connect with Newcastle University, supported by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) for an opportunity to learn about biomass crops options, agroforestry, and diversification options at Newcastle.
The event will focus on an overview of the research into SRC willow, poplar, and other biomass crops at Newcastle University Cockle Park farm. There will be a guided crop tour to view various biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy, economics, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops and diversification options.
All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme
10:00 Convene, tea & coffee
10:30 Introduction and talks

Biomass Connect – introduction and overview – Dr Will Stiles, IBERS
Multifunctional landscapes
Overview of Newcastle University Agroforestry Trial

11:30 Crop tour: field walk, including:

Agroforestry demo plots
Biomass Connect hub site

12:30 Q & A – Wrap up, final thoughts
13:00 Lunch/networking

Register Here

Important information
Getting to Cockle Park Farm:
By car: Postcode is NE61 3EB if you’re using a sat-nav or route planner.
What three words: ///rinsed.swordfish.bleaker
By train: The nearest local train station to Cockle Park is Morpeth. A taxi from Morpeth to Cockle Park will take around 10 minutes.
Parking
Your vehicle must be left at the entrance to the farm, outside the reception.
Note:

Please bring along appropriate footwear, and waterproofs (depending upon the weather)
We shall be providing tea/coffee and lunch. If you have any dietary requirements, kindly let us know.
Please read the information booklet for visitors to Cockle Park Farm https://online.flippingbook.com/view/4367860/6/

We look forward to welcoming you to the demo event.

Royal Welsh
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-27 | Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY
The pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show…
Along with an exciting four days of livestock and equine competitions, with entries travelling from far and wide to compete, the show has something to interest everyone through its wide range of activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink and a 12-hour programme each day of exciting entertainment, attractions and displays.

Energy & Farm Diversification Show
2023-07-20 08:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Gurteen College, North Tipperary, E53 TP93
Ireland’s leading event for rural entrepreneurs to diversify into energy, food and agri-tourism.

The Energy & Farm Diversification Show (formerly the Energy in Agriculture Show) is set to bring you an incredible day full of unmissable insights into the latest revolutionary products transforming the agri-industry.

Gurteen College will be transformed into the ultimate hub on Thursday, 20 July ready to turn your ideas into a reality.
Across the 3 pavilions this year the themes include:

Energy Pavilion – Anaerobic Digestion, Energy Policy, Solar, Electricity, Biomass, Community Energy
Farm Diversification Pavilion – Secrets behind successful diversification, Food Business Start Ups, Tourism Diversification
Land Use Change & Sustainability Pavilion – Organics, Forestry, Bio-economy, Agri-Tech

The Energy & Farm Diversification Show will include exhibition halls full of suppliers and experts in energy and diversification who will be able to provide you with all the information you need as you consider your next business venture. If you are looking to expand your business; if you are looking to appeal to a wider demographic through your products or marketing; if you need to keep up to date with the competition; or if you want to meet some industry experts with unrivalled experience, then the Energy & Farm Diversification Show 2023 is an unmissable event for you.

Chiltern Green Festival
2023-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park Drive, Gorelands Lane, Chalfront St Peter, HP8 4AB, United Kingdom
A fun festival at Chiltern Open Air Museum full of eco-friendly activities.
Representatives from the Biomass Connect Hub Site at BGI-Global will be attending this event to display the achievements of the project so far and our goals towards the Net Zero Strategy. Look out for them and find out all about their work and the work of Biomass Connect.

Groundswell 2023
2023-06-28 - 2023-06-29 | Lannock Farm, Hitchin Road, Hitchin, SG4 7EE
The Regenerative Agriculture Show and Conference
The Groundswell event provides a forum for farmers and anyone interested in food production or the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of Conservation Agriculture or regenerative systems, including no-till, cover crops and re-introducing livestock into the arable rotation, with a view to improving soil health.
Envirocrops will be attending Groundswell and representing Biomass Connect – drop in to chat to them about all things biomass.

Royal Highland Show
2023-06-22 - 2023-06-25 | Ingliston, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
The Royal Highland Show is an annual event, showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh. Thur 22 – Sun 25 June 2023.

The Big Zero Show
2023-06-20 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE
Join us on 20th June for the Big Zero Show, where you will network with hundreds of businesses and public sector organisations taking bigger steps to net zero. You’ll hear from great thought leaders across various sectors and we will help you with practical advice and solutions.
The Big Zero Show is an event from futureNet Zero.com, a platform to help businesses and public sector organisations on the pathway to net zero. We provide advice, thought leadership and services to help you start your journey.
Our core belief is that business can be the force for change and help us to reduce our negative impacts on the climate and environment in general. By doing better business we can have a better planet.

Cereals - the arable event
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14 | Thoresby Estate, Perlethorpe, Newark, NG22 9EQ
Cereals is the key occasion in the arable calendar, offering unmissable networking and educational opportunities. A unique event, showcasing the latest in arable farming including the expanded Winter Wheat & Barley Features for side-by-side comparison, crop plots presented by market leading breeding and crop protection companies, the Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers Arena, Drill Demos, the NAAC Land Drainage Hub and more!
Join farmers, agronomists and 350+ knowledgeable exhibitors on Tuesday & Wednesday, 13-14 June 2023 at Thoresby Estate to network and share your ideas with the arable community.

Regen '23
2023-06-08 | Sealands Farm, St Brides Major, CF32 0RR
Regen ’23 will take place in the Vale of Glamorgan, at Sealands Farm, St Brides Major CF32 0RR on Thursday 8 June 2023 at 10am. Richard Anthony operates a diverse, progressive arable enterprise which integrates livestock and renewable energy, with a focus on soil health, grassland and carbon capture.
The event will cover 600 acres showcasing the very best of Welsh agriculture and how regenerative and progressive farming systems can help overcome the future challenges facing Welsh agriculture.
It will host several industry leaders, organisations and companies from all sectors making it a must-visit event for anybody interested in the future of farming.
The event will include:

Farm Tours
Trade Stands
Seminars
Working Demonstrations
Hospitality

RWAS Regen ’23 is a fantastic opportunity to provide farmers with a fusion of technology where they can learn, look, explore and adopt new agricultural practices.

Just Energy Toolbox - Webinar
2023-06-05 12:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Rome) | Online
Just Energy Toolbox: Boosting skills for an inclusive and sustainable energy transition
The energy crisis has increased citizens’ willingness to reduce their energy bills, improve their understanding of energy efficiency and become active in the energy transition. A number of new tools and initiatives have been developed to assist citizens in understanding their own energy consumption and adopt behavioural changes and small-scale energy efficiency interventions to lower it, as well as to become prosumers by establishing energy communities.
BECoop, POWERPOOR and W4RES, three EU-funded projects, will present their toolkits and recommendations to support citizens in participating in the just energy transition, alleviate energy poverty and encourage the uptake of energy communities.
This webinar is a Partner Event of the EU Green Week.

EUBCE
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-08
The 31st European Biomass Conferences & Exhibition
The European Biomass Conference & Exhibit is not only a stage for promoting pioneering research in science and technology. It is also an event that welcomes and supports women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), with previous years’ attendance boasting an almost 50:50 gender balance.
Its 31st edition will be the first in-person event in over 3 years; but will, by no means, be a return “back” to anything. Rather, EUBCE 2023 will be hybrid, to continue the global reach enabled by the virtual platform used in recent years. It will be focused on six relevant conference topics.
EUBCE Topics

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) 4.0
2023-05-26, 2023-05-12 | Online
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) 4.0 returns for its 3rd edition in its focus on supporting farms, farmers and produce providers through the provision of knowledge and assistance on the key aspects of the evolving technologies, processes, and practices being developed, used, and implemented on indoor farms to enhance their productivity and yield.
Over 500 indoor farming professionals from 250+ farms, farmers, produce suppliers and industry solution providers will once again be joining the event, providing the industry with the unique opportunity to outline and discuss the advancements, innovations and efficiencies that are ongoing to support the evolution and development of the indoor farm.
“Accelerating the development, advancement & efficiency of indoor farming”

North Yorkshire Farm Walk
2023-05-25 09:30 - 13:30 UTC
North Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk
Date and time: 25th May, 9:30 – 1:30 pm
Grower: Jonty Lister
Format: Guests will hear a short presentation from Terravesta, have the chance to ask questions, and see a Miscanthus crop. Refreshments will be provided.

Innovation Zero
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-25 | Olympia, Hammersmith Rd/, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Innovation Zero is a two-day, free-to-attend, access-all-areas international cleantech congress that brings together 7,000 policymakers, innovators, funders and leaders from the public and private sector to gain the knowledge and tools needed to take action and drive the transformation.
It is the UK’s biggest event that connects the scientists, the policymakers, the innovators, the financiers, the corporate and public sector leaders where the discussion is exclusively on decarbonisation across all sectors and industries.
With legislation coming down the pipe, increasing demand from stakeholders, shareholders and customers: are you up to date with the knowledge you need to drive clean change in your organisation?

Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in the North-East
2023-05-23 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Tynedale Farmer Function Suite, Tynedale Farmer Function Suite, Hexham Mart, NE46 3SG, United Kingdom
Growing Perennial Biomass Crops in the North-East: Benefits and implications for farmers, land managers and land use decision makers.

e-Workshop: Opportunities of bioenergy and biofuels in developing economies
2023-05-22 - 2023-05-23 | Online
IEABioenergy and UNIDO are organising a workshop aimed to show examples of bioenergy and biofuel opportunities in developing economies. It will also provide guidance to accelerate clean energy transitions and improve energy access.
More information and registration here: https://www.ieabioenergy.com/blog/ieaevent/ws29-opportunities-of-bioenergy-and-biofuels-in-developing-economies/

International Biomass Congress & Expo
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17 | Hotel Le Plaza, Blvd Adolphe Max 118-126, Brussels, Belgium
Decarbonisation, net zero and energy security are set to be crucial topics in 2023 with bioenergy, and notably biomass, taking centre stage in helping companies and governments meet their goals.
Following on from the European Parliament’s recent target of 45% renewable energy consumption by 2030 and the EU’s REPowerEU plan to secure Europe’s energy future, now is the time for power producers, pellet companies, wood producers, governments, biomass organisations and technology companies to come together to discuss a way forward.
The International Biomass Congress & Expo will cover:

European and global pellet markets and drivers
How the EU’s Fit-for-55 package and REPower plan can benefit the biomass sector
How sustainable is biomass?
Updates on the latest policies and regulations affecting the industry
How technology can improve performance and plant efficiencies
Plus much, much more over the two days of the conference.

Plus much, much more over the two days of the conference.
Following on from our most successful event to date in 2022, which attracted over 350 attendees from across the bio spectrum, we’re pleased to announce a return to Brussels for the 2023 edition of the International Biomass Congress & Expo. The event will bring together leading producers, suppliers, regulators and other engaged organisations over a two-day period. High-level speakers, experts in their field, will address a range of topical issues relating to the biomass sector.

Ayr County Show
2023-05-13 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Ayr Racecourse, Ayr, KA8 0JE
This year being the 178th Show in their 187th Year, with its winning formula of celebrating the traditional and embracing the future the Ayr County Show has earned its place as a ‘must do’ event on the calendars of both the farming community and families looking for a fun-packed, good value day out. The event includes exhibition & competition of many types of animals, Trade Stands, Crafts, Vintage Tractor Display, SWI Competitions, Young Farmers Competitions, Family Entertainment, Music, Children’s Marquee and ‘TT Ayr· (Trucks & Tractor) Show. Food & Drink is very much part of the event creating the very important link ‘Field to Fork’. The Ayrshire Agricultural Association are committed to keeping this event going forward with a good range of attractions throughout the show field whilst not losing the true agricultural roots of Ayr County Show.

Supergen Bioenergy Hub Workshop
2023-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Birmingham Institute of Forest Research, Mill Haft, Norbury Junction, Staffrod, ST20 0FJ
Novel Crops and Forestry Species as Sources of Industrial Biomass
In-person Workshop: 11 May 2023, 10.00 – 17.00, BIFoR FACE facility, Stafford
The aim of this workshop is to bring together stakeholders to gather information about novel industrial crops and trees that are of interest to the UK, and to build connections between researchers and producers of novel crops. Workshop sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to share their knowledge and engage in discussion, and as a result will highlight what where there are outstanding evidence gaps. Following the workshop, a report outlining the findings will be published to help inform the wider community of the current evidence and future research priorities.
In the morning, attendees will be taken on a tour of the BIFoR FACE facility, the world’s largest global change experiment. Run by the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research, BIFoR FACE exposes mature oak/hazel forest to CO2 levels 150 ppm above ambient to measure forest productivity and resilience under future atmospheres.
More information here: https://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/news/supergen-bioenergy-hub-workshop-novel-crops-and-forestry-species-as-sources-of-industrial-biomass/

Balmoral Show
2023-05-10 - 2023-05-13 | Balmoral Park, Lisburn, BT27 5RL
This year Northern Ireland’s largest agri-food event returns to its usual date in May and it once again promises to be four fun-filled days out for the entire family.Taking place at Balmoral Park, Lisburn, the Show prides itself on offering something for everyone. From prize-winning livestock, an unrivalled array of trade stands, the mouth-watering NI Food Pavilion showcasing the very best of local produce as well as a wide range of family entertainment and attractions, this spectacular agri-food Show is not to be missed!

All-Energy
2023-05-10 - 2023-05-11 | SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
The meeting place for the renewable and low carbon energy community

All-Energy takes pride in being the UK’s largest low carbon energy and full supply chain renewables event; while the co-located Dcarbonise is aimed at private and public sector energy end users. The next live edition of All-Energy & Dcarbonise is taking place in May 2023 at the SEC, Glasgow.
All-Energy will offer an opportunity to meet, network and make connections with the renewable energy community with two days of uninterrupted business. Join us to drive your business forward in 2023 and beyond.
In the meantime, gain exceptional insights and guidance from our Dcarbonise Week sessions, now available on demand. Tune in to hear from the industry’s most prominent leaders as they gathered ahead of COP26 to discuss what needs to be done to reach net zero targets.

Energy Future in Industry
2023-05-09 - 2023-05-11 | Chalmers Conference Centre, Chalmers platsen 1, Gothenburg, 412 58, Sweden
Three inspiring days focusing on transformation.
Industry is one of the largest GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emitting sectors globally. The transformation of this sector for higher energy efficiency and GHG mitigation is crucial for industrial and societal economy and climate.
The need for industrial GHG mitigation has been highlighted by e. g., IPCC (the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and IEA (the International Energy Agency), stating that efforts and implementation of novel industrial technologies and systems must be accelerated in near future in order to reach zero emissions by 2050.
Within the industry sector, a large number of competences, scientific disciplines and industry types must cooperate in order to achieve higher energy efficiency and deep decarbonization. For radical reduction of GHG emissions, a complex mix of measures and combinations between existing and novel technologies/systems will be necessary. According to IEA’s net zero pathway, almost half of the reductions in 2050 must come from technologies that are currently only at the demonstration or prototype phase.
Analysis and dissemination of knowledge about opportunities and hurdles are crucial for achieving the transformation, both in a short-term and in a long-term perspective. Knowledge, experiences and future uncertainties regarding technical, economic and system aspects are of high importance.
During the conference, these aspects will be presented and discussed for several major industrial technologies and systems.
The main objectives of the conference are:
To give an overview of important developments of and measures for achieving energy efficiency and radical GHG mitigation in future industries
To identify urgent needs for further work
To improve the knowledge about the possible roles of different major measures for achieving zero or negative emissions in industrial plants as well as the importance of a system perspective
To give opportunities for experts in specific areas to participate in international networking

Welsh Farmers - Embracing New Ideas
2023-05-05 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL, United Kingdom
Hosted by the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales. EIP Wales have funded 46 on-farm projects across Wales, working with over 200 farmers investigating a variety of different topics including:

soil and grassland,
animal health,
biodiversity,
air and water quality,
carbon storage,
and genetics,

EIP has demonstrated the importance of farmers working closely with others within the agricultural sector. This exciting event will explore and discuss new ideas for on-farm research and how this can be embraced on Welsh farms. In this event farmers will discuss how they are putting new ideas into practice and how findings from research can have a positive impact on farming businesses.
Biomass Connect staff members will be at this conference and we look forward to adding biomass crops to the discussion of the diversification and new technology options available to farmers and land managers!

Agricultural Biochar Knowledge Exchange Event
2023-05-04 10:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Allerton Project Visitor Centre, Loddington, Leicesershire, LE7 9XE, United Kingdom
A must-attend event for anyone with an interest in the role biochar will play in the future agricultural landscape.

Webinar: Solid biofuel production & circular economy
2023-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
WEBINAR – April 26 – Solid biofuel production & circular economy:
👉 Type of solid biofuels & infrastructure needed
👉 Costs & certification schemes
👉 Success cases & ex of circular economy
SAVE YOUR SEAT
👉 https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d3bc7286-0d19-4e6a-8527-1f0fbd7ad265@42dda70e-92cc-47b1-8798-51e5ab77a469

Operational Optimisation
2023-04-19 - 2023-04-20 | Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
Operational Optimisation returns to Conference Aston on 19-20th April 2023.
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.

Argus Biomass Conference
2023-04-18 - 2023-04-20 | QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
Argus brings back one of the largest global biomass events with the 13th annual Argus Biomass Conference 2023, taking place on 18-20 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.

Biomass Connect Webinar No. 4
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
The Regs – How to play by the rules when planting and using biomass crops
Before you plant perennial crops or use the biomass in a combustion system you need to get your head around the legal nitty gritty. Whether it’s environmental screening, sustainability criteria, emissions thresholds or production quality protocols, there is quite a lot of red tape to navigate. Before embarking on a project, it’s essential to recognise what’s involved and understand the costs and timescales. This webinar will provide you with all the knowledge you need to stay on the right side of the regs.

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

Registered Participants Join Here

Speakers:

Caroline Ayre – Evolving Forests

Caroline is a Chartered Forester with 26 years of forestry and wood supply chain experience. Caroline started her career supporting the southwest woodland supply chain and stimulating market demand for local wood products and woodfuel. Since then she has been the England Manager for the Confederation of Forest Industries with representational and director roles at the UK and national level.
She has specialised in forestry, timber and land use policy and tree health risk and management planning. Her focus remains working with businesses to grow the homegrown timber industry through supply chain innovation and resource resilience.

Gill Alker – Amp Clean Energy
Gill has worked in Biomass and Bioenergy since 2000, after graduating with a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Imperial College.  Her early career was involved in wood fuel and energy crop supply and she helped set up and run a wood fuel trading company (TV Bioenergy) and an SRC producer group (TV Bioenergy Coppice) which jointly won an Ashton Award in 2005.  In 2012, she joined Anesco and helped to set up a number of wood fuel energy supply contracts (ESCos).  Providing free green heating systems in return for a monthly heat payment was pioneering at the time and she was involved in early stage contract development, design, planning permission, RHI applications, installation, operation and maintenance aspects.
In 2014, Gill joined Forest Fuels Ltd which later became AMP Clean Energy.  Her main role has been to provide consultancy advice to their 2000+ fuel clients on many different aspects of biomass heating.  This includes advice about RHI applications, planning permission, environmental permitting, fuel quality etc.  This requires an in depth understanding of the various regulations and guidance and also involves contributing to the development of that regulation, by submitting consultation responses and attending government briefings.  More recently, she has been involved in helping to manage the c.200 biomass asset portfolio that are owned by AMP Clean Energy and is responsible for making sure that those systems are compliant with all the various compliance requirements.

Register Here

Biomass Connect Demo - From 'Field to Fire'
2023-03-22 13:00 - 16:30 UTC | Bio Global Industries, Hunters Oak, Chesham, HP5 2UU, United Kingdom
Biomass Harvesting and utilisation – Demonstration event
Bio Global Industries, Chesham, Bucks
22nd March 2023

Come and join us for an afternoon learning about biomass crop harvesting and harvested material utilisation at Biomass Connect partner BGI Ltd.
BGI are working towards well-designed bioenergy systems that can contribute to several objectives, such as mitigating climate change, increasing energy access and alleviating fuel poverty.
With innovative use of technology and land management, farm yields and income can be increased, food security strengthened, carbon sequestration improved and pressure for land clearing reduced, ultimately achieving ‘Net Zero Strategy’.
All are welcome – please register to book a place. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme
13:00 Convene, tea & coffee and complete Registration & H&S Documents
Introduction and talks

Biomass Connect – introduction and overview
BGI – Introduction and overview
Tree options for biomass: black locust (Pseudo Acacia), by Marton from Silavanus Forestry

Site tour: field visit, including:

Crop tour/walk
Forage harvester demo
Hand harvest of eucalyptus demo (using chainsaw)
Processing with chipper (inc. branches/leaves)

Site tour: processing machinery, including:

Briquette manufacturing process
Ompeco overview/demo
Biomass boiler demo

Q & A – Wrap up, final thoughts
16.30 Finish/networking

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@mshunt85 #foryou #bgi #biomassconect #net zero #fuel #sustainable #learnontiktok #renewableenergy #biomass #farm #willow ♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

How to Find us
These are the Google Map directions from St Mary’s Way, Chesham, HP5 to BGI Ltd Plantation HP5 2UU and Braidwood Campsite for parking:
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Google Earth map of the various locations for the BGI Demo Event
