Biomass Connect Demo – SRUC Edinburgh – Biomass in a Northern Climate

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, SRUC Boghall Farm, Edinburgh.

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-edinburgh-biomass-in-a-northern-climate