New Media Resources
Welcome to the Biomass Connect new media resources centre, which will grow to showcase a range of videos and podcasts related to biomass feedstock performance, agronomy, economics and environmental benefits; as well as innovations between policy academia and industry.
Latest Videos
Zoe Harris Taeda Tech
In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 7th November 2024, Zoe Harris, demonstrates the use of aeroponics as a cutting-edge propagation method for willow.
Paul Carver – New Energy Farms
In this presentation Paul Carver introduces the innovative synthetic seeds (CEEDS) and novel Miscanthus varieties developed by New Energy Farms.
Tim Volk – Letters from America – Reflections on willow production in the US
In this presentation given at the Biomass Connect Showcase on 7th November 2024, Tim Volk provides a comparative view of the willow industries in the USA and UK, emphasising the critical role of people and relationships and how we must cultivate these alongside the supply chain and technical advancements.
Latest Podcasts
Reed Canary Grass
This audio file talks you through Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) as a biomass crop.
Soil Organic Carbon Audio
This Audio File explores the effect of planting biomass crops on Soil Organic Carbon (SOC).
Biomass Connect on the BBC
BBC Three Counties Radio speak to Steve Hunt, Operations Manager at the BGI Chesham Hub Site and William MacAlpine from Rothamsted Research about the Biomass Connect project.
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Latest Webinars
Webinar 12 – Harvesting
Harvesting your crop, everything you need to know. The who, what, when, and how of harvesting. Of course, there is a theoretical optimum time to harvest your crop, but our maritime climate often puts a spanner in the works. This webinar will provide some insight into getting the best from your plantation
Webinar 11 – Tools for the Biomass Trade – Envirocrops and Farm Carbon Toolkit
With modern day farming it’s really important to have your finger on the pulse and get all the latest information so you can make the right decision for your land. […]
Webinar 9 – Plan Bs – How to turn it around when something goes wrong
When you are managing a perennial biomass crop with a 20 year+ lifetime, it is unlikely that it will all be plain sailing. There’s a lot that can go wrong: […]
Latest E-learning
Understanding Biomass Crops: Economic and Environmental Elements
This module explores the economic viability and some of the environmental considerations of cultivating biomass crops for energy. It focuses on, land use considerations, financial costs and benefits, biodiversity, carbon […]
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Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is a process that produces energy from biomass while capturing and securely storing the resulting carbon emissions. This module explores the principles of […]
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Biomass Feedstocks and Perennial Crops
In this course, we focus on perennial energy crops. These crops are fast growing woody or herbaceous plants or grasses with high energy content or caloric value. Perennial energy crops […]
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