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Join Biomass Connect and Rothamsted Research at our North Wyke Demonstrator Hub in Devon for an enlightening event focused on the practical aspects of integrating biomass crops into farming or land management systems.
The field day will look at how biomass crops, in particular willow, poplar and Miscanthus can be grown to provide fuel, fodder and bedding as part of an integrated approach to livestock farming.
Meet at 1:00 pm for tea and coffee.
Speakers will be discussing:
Research into practice (presentations)
Planning agroforestry for livestock farming situations – Simeon Day
Which tree species can provide nutritional value to my livestock – Lindsay Whistance
Breeding resilient trees – William Macalpine
Commercial experiences (plot tour)
Poplar and willow agronomy and end uses – Kevin Lindegaard
End uses, market and economics – Mike Cooper
Networking (return for tea and cakes)
Envirocrops
New Energy Farms and Miscanthus Nursery Limited
Biomass fuel supplies – market options and procurement
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable agriculture. See you there!