Biomass Connect at the Farming Connect Innovation and Diversification Event
September 27, 2023

Biomass Connect made a notable appearance at the recent Farming Connect Diversification and Innovation Event, occupying a booth and delivering a presentation on the challenges and opportunities associated with the cultivation of biomass crops. The event, organised by Farming Connect and hosted at the Royal Welsh showground, garnered considerable interest from land managers across Wales.
Biomass Connect at the 2023 CONFOR Woodland Show
September 26, 2023

The 2023 CONFOR Woodland Show brought foresters, woodland managers and tree workers of all kinds together at the Royal Bath and West showground last week. Nicholas Allison from the North Wyke Biomass Connect Hub Site at Rothamsted Research in Devon was there to represent the Biomass Connect team and to spread the word about our hubs and website.
North Wyke Demo Event Report
September 20, 2023

The event attracted a diverse audience of approximately 50 individuals from various sectors of the industry, including farmers, foresters, consultants, and researchers. Throughout the day, lively and constructive discussions laid the groundwork for the biomass industry’s development. Attendees left feeling enthusiastic and well-informed, eager to participate in future events dedicated to advancing the industry.
Envirocrops Competition
September 05, 2023

Play the Envirocrops Cropper game and be in with a chance of winning a prize by using the tools and providing feedback!
Biomass Connect Demo event – Cockle Park Farm, Newcastle University
August 15, 2023

Biomass Connect with Newcastle University, supported by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) successfully hosted an informative demonstration event at the Cockle Park Farm, Newcastle University. The event provided a platform for attendees from the biomass industry to gain insights and engage in discussions focused on biomass production, agroforestry, land use and diversification.
The event included a highly informative talk on multifunctional landscapes by Prof. Yit Arn Teh from Newcastle University, and detailed information on the ongoing agroforestry trials at Newcastle University by James Standen, the Director of Newcastle University Farms.
Connect Issue #3
August 10, 2023

Issue #3 of our Connect Newsletter is now available. The Connect Newsletters contain updates of project activities, details of the latest events, and news from across the wider biomass industry.
Exhibition Showcases Stunning Artwork Created from Miscanthus Paper
August 01, 2023

Research scientists from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) collaborated with Aberystwyth Printmakers to curate an extraordinary exhibition featuring diverse artwork printed on Miscanthus paper.
Biomass Connect at the Royal Welsh Show
August 01, 2023

Biomass Connect participated in the four-day Royal Welsh Agricultural Show at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. The annual event, known for attracting visitors from all over Wales and the world, showcased the best of Welsh and British agriculture.
Biomass Connect Demo Events
July 27, 2023

We’re excited about the upcoming demos events that we have scheduled. They cover a range of biomass related topics and will be taking place across the country. Here’s a map […]