Biomass Connect

The Biomass Innovation & Information Platform. Supporting the development of biomass crops in the UK as part of the Net Zero objective. Funded by @energygovuk

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🌱 Join us for the Biomass Connect Showcase Event! 🌱

📅 November 7th-8th, 2024
📍 The Slate, Warwick

🔸 2 days of talks, demos, presentations and info stands.
🔸 Hear from biomass innovators
🔸 Network with industry stakeholders

👉 Register Now: https://t.co/KbtCfAPzdS

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🌱 Biomass Facts at Your Fingertips!

Explore our library of factsheets covering the latest advances in biomass technologies, cropping, and best practices.

👉 Discover more: https://t.co/dz61JCC9Sq

#Biomass #Factsheets #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

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🌱 November Hub Site Updates
As winter sets in across the Biomass Connect network, crops have entered full senescence, phenotyping is complete, and sites are preparing for winter maintenance.

👉 https://t.co/8CgOvegB3m
#BiomassConnect #Bioenergy #SustainableFarming

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🌱 Emerging Biomass Crops: Eucalyptus, Black Locust & Sida

These Aug 2023 → Aug 2025 comparisons give an early look at how these less conventional species are performing as part of our broad evidence base for growers and policymakers.

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🌿 SRC Willow: Vigorous, Reliable, and Rapidly Developing

Willow continues to impress in our demo hubs. These before-and-after images show the leap from early establishment in 2023 to dense, fast-growing stands in 2025.

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🌳 SRF Poplar

These Aug 2023 → Aug 2025 comparisons show just how rapidly SRF poplar can establish. Across multiple sites — from Devon to Ayrshire — we’re seeing strong height gain, resilient establishment, and developing woody structure suitable for future biomass supply.

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🌾 Miscanthus: Two Years of Growth Across the UK

From Wales to Yorkshire and the Scottish Borders, Miscanthus has shown remarkable consistency across very different environments. These before-and-after images (Aug 2023 → Aug 2025) highlight its progress.

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Issue 11 of Connect, the #BiomassConnect Newsletter is out.

📆 demonstrator hub updates,
📜 The Biomass Connect project - 4 years on,
💡A focus on our outreach activities,
🐤 Dates for your diary,

Download: https://t.co/PE4cB1lPuR
Subscribe: https://t.co/nrpCpxlD8J

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October highlights from Biomass Connect 🌿

✔ Autumn phenotyping underway
✔ Senescence & growth patterns recorded
✔ Storm impacts managed
✔ Sites on schedule for data submission

Collaboration driving biomass innovation!

🔗 https://t.co/hjyrV60zJc

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🦌 New UK guidance highlights the importance of planning for mammal damage when establishing biomass plantations.

Early prevention = better survival, yield & sustainability.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/YWz3UCs5H2

#biomass #forestry #renewableenergy

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🌿 September Demonstrator Hub Update

As the growing season closes, our sites report strong crop performance, minimal pest issues, and valuable data collection underway for the next season.

https://t.co/y7PqobtEKb

#biomass #renewableenergy #sustainablefarming #innovation

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One way to valorise biomass crops is through the production of liquid biofuels.

A recent article from Carbon Brief explores how biofuels are being used globally to help meet climate targets and if they are achieving this goal.

https://t.co/4HFWrn0DS8

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Is BECCS the future? Big Tech seems to think so.

A recent article highlights that Microsoft is investing heavily in BECCS as part of its plan to become carbon negative by 2030 — showing clear confidence in this technology over alternatives.

https://t.co/fYCLayCRac

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The “food vs fuel” debate isn’t as clear-cut as it seems. 🌾⚡️

A new EUBA report challenges assumptions about first-gen biomass crops — raising fresh questions for the bioeconomy.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/rZ18YjRN1Y

#BiomassConnect #Biofuels #Renewables

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🌿 New on Biomass Connect: Biorefining – Unlocking the Full Value of Biomass. Discover how crops like Miscanthus & Willow can deliver fuels, chemicals & biomaterials while supporting #NetZero & rural economies.

👉 Read the full article: https://t.co/oUqlGn0mro

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Sometimes it’s good to step back and take in the bigger picture. 🌱🚁
This drone shot from our Hillsborough hub shows the scale of work happening across our demonstration sites.

https://t.co/N8SFmrSYmN

#BiomassConnect #DemoSites #DroneView #SustainableEnergy #InnovationInAction

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🌱 At #AgroforestryShow 2025, Biomass Connect joined Rothamsted to share insights on SRC willow in productive agroforestry.

Farm walks & talks drew strong interest, showing willow’s potential for biomass + resilience under drought 🌿

👉 https://t.co/8NycIRYXTg

#Agroforestry

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🌱 Biomass Connect Demonstrator Hub Updates – August 2025 🌾

📍 See how each hub is progressing.
📷 Over 100 photos.

🔗 https://t.co/g9avoWuBJE

#BiomassConnect #Miscanthus #Willow #Poplar #Eucalyptus #Sida #ReedCanaryGrass #BlackLocust #Alder #Poplar #Switchgrass

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🌳 It’s almost here! From 10th–11th Sept, we’ll be at the Agroforestry Show as part of the Rothamsted Research stand.

👋 Stop by, say hello, and explore the future of sustainable farming with us!

#AgroforestryShow #BiomassConnect #RothamstedResearch #Agroforestry #BiomassCrops

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🌳 Biomass Connect at The Agroforestry Show 2025!

We’re excited to announce that Biomass Connect will be at The Agroforestry Show, alongside the Rothamsted Research stand.

#AgroforestryShow #BiomassConnect #RothamstedResearch #SustainableAgroforestry #BiomassCrops

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🌱 July crop reports from #BiomassConnect are out!

Highlights: flowering Sida, strong growth in Miscanthus & Poplar, and resilient Willow across our UK hubs.

📍 See the full breakdown: https://t.co/e1seBTe9DL
#Bioenergy #AgriInnovation #SustainableFarming #CropMonitoring