Biomass Connect Demo – SRUC Ayrshire – Biomass in a Northern Climate
Date:
Thursday 2 November 2023 - 09:30 to 13:30
Venue:
SAC Consulting Office JF Niven Building Auchincruive KA6 5HW
Organiser:
Biomass Connect
The event will focus on showcasing a range of biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy, economics, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops. There will be a guided crop tour to view various biomass crops planted at the Biomass Connect Hub site, Auchincruive estate.
All are welcome – please register to book a place.
Agenda
09.30 Convene, tea & coffee
10.00 Introduction and talks
- Biomass Connect, introduction and overview – Nana Afranaa Kwapong, IBERS, Aberystwyth
- Growing biomass crops in the Northern Climate – Kevin Lindegaard, Crops for energy
- Eucalyptus Short Rotation Forestry – Bryan Elliot, Eucalyptus Renewables
11.00 Crop tour: field walk
- Biomass Connect hub site
- Biomass crop options
12.30 Q & A - Wrap up, final thoughts
13.00 Lunch/networking
Event Website: https://www.biomassconnect.org/event/biomass-connect-demo-sruc-ayrshire-biomass-in-a-northern-climate
Price:
Free
Location: