IEA Bioenergy has published its Annual report for 2022. The comprehensive 105-page report covers all aspects of bioenergy systems, the bio-economy and its impact on climate and sustainability. IEA Bioenergy […]

An interview with Abi Reader from South Wales who is trialling Sida as a biomass crop on her farm in South Wales.

We would like to draw your attention to a funding opportunity that may be of interest. The ‘Perennial Biomass Crops for Greenhouse Gas Removal (PBC4GGR)’ project is offering proof of concept grants for projects up to a year in duration, and with a total value not exceeding £50,000. Projects should address key knowledge gaps in perennial biomass crops deployment. Applicants must meet standard eligibility criteria for UKRI funding.  

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has recently published a study aimed at sparking a positive conversation about the bioeconomy and the role that biomass takes in it.

A new policy report titled “Multifunctional Landscapes: Optimising the benefits of nature for society” by The Royal Society has highlighted the importance of creating landscapes that provide multiple benefits to […]

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission have recently published a report on Biomass production, supply, uses and flows in the European Union.

Biomass Connect Innovation Project, Envirocrops have recently had an article published for NFU Online. The article outlines the importance of planning and research when growing biomass crops. It introduces their […]

DEFRA recently published an update on how government will pay for land-based environmental and climate goods and services under its Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. The update, published last week (26th January 2023) currently applying only to England, specified that perennial biomass crops such as miscanthus, reed canary grass and tree species grown as short-rotation coppice are all included under the ‘permanent crops’ category within the ELM schemes.

The global hydrogen project is an ambitious endeavour to revolutionise how we generate, store, and use energy. This project will involve the development of a network of hydrogen production and […]