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The Biomass Innovation & Information Platform. Supporting the development of biomass crops in the UK.
🌱 Biomass Facts at Your Fingertips!

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

👉 Discover more: https://loom.ly/HBXe7FA

#Biomass #Factsheets #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #BiomassConnect
January 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
🌱 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://loom.ly/4kuRC4g
#BiomassConnect #Bioenergy #SustainableFarming
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
🌱 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.
January 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM
🌿 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.
December 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🌳 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.
December 16, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🌾 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.
December 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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://loom.ly/OiLQSx0
Subscribe: https://loom.ly/_H--OFU
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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://loom.ly/dtcT1hs
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🦌 New UK guidance highlights the importance of planning for mammal damage when establishing biomass plantations.

Early prevention = better survival, yield & sustainability.

👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/_WRypHs

#biomass #forestry #renewableenergy
New UK Guidance on Mammal Damage to Trees Highlights Critical Planning Step for Biomass Plantations
The Forestry Commission has published a comprehensive new guidance document entitled “Protecting trees from mammal damage: technical guidance” (30 October) aimed at supporting landowners, woodland managers and advisers who are establishing new tree plantations or agro-forestry systems.
www.biomassconnect.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🌿 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.

📊 Read the full update: https://loom.ly/AV4llv8

#biomass #renewableenergy #sustainablefarming #innovation
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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://loom.ly/I7XV3ms
Q&A: How countries are using biofuels to meet their climate targets - Carbon Brief
From canola farmers in Canada to car owners in India, biofuels have become the subject...
www.carbonbrief.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Is BECCS the future? Big Tech seems to think so.

A recent article in MIT Technology Review 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://loom.ly/Ln4Vfsw
Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic
Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage can scale faster than other approaches. But some experts are dubious about the climate benefits.
www.technologyreview.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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://loom.ly/C1RdY9c

#BiomassConnect #Biofuels #Renewables
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🌿 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://loom.ly/Sltbdfo
October 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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://loom.ly/a1OpGiA

#BiomassConnect #DemoSites #DroneView #SustainableEnergy #InnovationInAction
September 30, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🌱 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://loom.ly/KcKRnMk

#Agroforestry #Biomass
September 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌱 Biomass Connect Demonstrator Hub Updates – August 2025 🌾

📍 See how each hub is progressing
📷 Over 100 photos

🔗 Read the full update: https://loom.ly/11MQnwg

#BiomassConnect #Miscanthus #Willow #Poplar #Eucalyptus #Sida #ReedCanaryGrass #BlackLocust #Alder #Poplar #Switchgrass
September 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌳 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
September 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌳 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 #BiomassCrop
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🌱 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://loom.ly/Itwu1Mc
#Bioenergy #AgriInnovation #SustainableFarming #CropMonitoring
Demonstrator Hub Updates - July 2025
Biomass Connect July 2025 updates from the Demonstrator Hubs
www.biomassconnect.org
August 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌾 Biomass Connect joined the IBERS stand at this year’s RWAS, sparking big conversations about Miscanthus, willow, and the role of perennial crops in climate-smart farming.

👉 https://loom.ly/aKPADPY

#BiomassConnect #Miscanthus #BiomassCrops #RoyalWelshShow
August 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🌱 Thinking of planting Miscanthus next spring?

Now’s the perfect time to start preparing your land — especially if it’s currently grassland.

👉 Check out our new factsheet: https://loom.ly/zZ85Xls

#Miscanthus #PerennialCrops #LandUseChange #SustainableFarming #BiomassCrops
August 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🛠️ From crop establishment tips to harvesting and pelletisation — our collection of technical articles is packed with practical insights for anyone working with biomass crops.

👉 Explore now: https://loom.ly/ooBEAHI

#BiomassCrops #SustainableFarming #Bioenergy #BiomassConnect
July 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🐞 Pest alert: The Tasmanian Eucalyptus Beetle has been spotted at our Buckinghamshire site, causing serious leaf damage.

🧪 APHA notified. Monitoring ongoing.
📖 Read more: https://loom.ly/7Yz_tu8

#BiomassConnect #PestAlert #PlantHealth #Eucalyptus#ParopsisternaSelmani
July 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🌱 June Hub Site Highlights from Biomass Connect! 🌾

Our latest field updates are in! Find out how key biomass crops are performing across the UK: https://loom.ly/5WzCc_U

#BiomassConnect #Miscanthus #Willow #Sida #Switchgrass #ReedCanaryGrass #FieldTrials
July 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM