Royal Forestry Society Visits Biomass Connect Site at AFBI Hillsborough
June 18, 2025
On June 13th, the Biomass Connect team at AFBI Hillsborough welcomed 23 members of the Royal Forestry Society’s Northern Ireland Division for an engaging site visit and knowledge exchange.
Biomass in the Spotlight: New Article Series Now Live on Energy Now
May 30, 2025
A new series of articles exploring the role of biomass crops in sustainable farming and energy production is now available on the Energy Now online platform. The series covers a […]
Connect Issue #10
May 29, 2025
Issue #10 of the Connect Newsletter is now available. The Connect Newsletters contain updates on project activities, details of the latest events, and news from across the wider biomass industry.
A Bird’s-Eye View of Biomass Innovation at Headley Hall
May 16, 2025
New drone footage, captured by Ben Flannery, offers a stunning aerial perspective of the demonstration plots. The images highlight the scale, layout, and diversity of crops on show, from towering Poplar stands to neatly planted Miscanthus and agroforestry arrangements.
Biomass Connect Showcases Sustainable Crops at Farmers Weekly Transition Live
May 12, 2025
Biomass Connect played a prominent role at the recent Farmers Weekly Transition Live event, hosted at NIAB’s Headley Hall site in Yorkshire. The event coordinated by Mark Needham (IBERS) attracted a wide range of visitors eager to explore the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to more sustainable farming systems.
The role of biomass in low carbon agriculture
March 11, 2025
Last week saw the Biomass Connect team at Stoneleigh Park for the Low Carbon Agriculture Show. Over the course of two days, we spoke to people from a wide range […]
Growing Opportunities for Welsh Farmers in the Biomass Industry
February 18, 2025
Welsh farmers are increasingly exploring the potential of biomass crops, as demonstrated at a recent Biomass Connect event hosted by the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University. The event provided valuable insights into the financial and environmental benefits of biomass crops and their role in sustainable farming.
Connect Issue #8
December 18, 2024
Issue #7 of the Connect Newsletter is now available. The Connect Newsletters contain updates on project activities, details of the latest events, and news from across the wider biomass industry.
A biomass crops road trip with Professor Tim Volk
December 10, 2024
"This firmed up Tim’s view that the Biomass Connect hub sites are “world class” and “world leading”. I think we all had a smile on our faces when he said that."
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Royal Forestry Society Visits Biomass Connect Site at AFBI Hillsborough
June 18, 2025
On June 13th, the Biomass Connect team at AFBI Hillsborough welcomed 23 members of the Royal Forestry Society’s Northern Ireland Division for an engaging site visit and knowledge exchange.
Demonstrator Hub Updates – May 2025
June 11, 2025
With the growing season now in full swing, biomass crops across the UK are showing strong progress — despite being one of the driest and sunniest months of May on record. From willow leafing up and Miscanthus shoots reaching knee-height, to poplars, Eucalypts, and alders putting on good height, activity has been brisk at every Demonstrator Hub.
Future Countryside 2025: A Missed Opportunity — Or a Future Chance to Broaden the Conversation
June 02, 2025
Future Countryside 2025 provided another valuable platform for addressing the big questions shaping the future of rural land use in the UK. Launched in 2023, this initiative has quickly gathered momentum, uniting 51 organisations around a shared vision for a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient countryside.
Biomass in the Spotlight: New Article Series Now Live on Energy Now
May 30, 2025
A new series of articles exploring the role of biomass crops in sustainable farming and energy production is now available on the Energy Now online platform. The series covers a […]
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