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 Envirocrops web app that helps with this process and features their ‘Cropper’ game that offers a great learning tool. Download the article here.
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Demonstrator Hub Updates – March 2024
April 24, 2024
The month of March proved to be a wet one once again for many of the Demonstrator Hubs, but the signs of Spring are evident at all of them. Willows are in leaf and catkin and attracting insects with their early crop of pollen. The alder and poplar have buds at most sites and the black locust 'Turbo' has some yellow flowers showing at some of the hubs. All demonstrator hubs have removed the black locust 'Turbo Obelisk' ready for re-planting.
Demonstrator Hub Update – NIAB, Headley Hall – March 2024
April 24, 2024
A busy month at the Headley Hall site but the site is still pretty wet at the moment, there have been a few breaks in the weather but only long enough for things to dry out slightly efore the rain returns and makes everything wet again.
Demonstrator Hub Update – Newcastle University Cockle Park Farm – March 2024
April 24, 2024
All is looking good at Cockle Park Farm. There's been lots of activity throughout March and we are looking forward to seeing the results of our labour now that Spring is here.
Demonstrator Hub Update – BGI, Chesham – March 2024
April 19, 2024
The BGI Demonstrator Hub in Chesham has experienced lots of rain this month. This has hampered efforts to get onto the plots for planting, preparations and treatments but the crops continue to grow and will soon be in full leaf.