Event
Biomass Open Day
21/01/2026
Nigel Bertram Visitor Centre, University of Leeds, Paradise Way, Bramham, Tadcaster LS24 9GF
Rothamsted Research
On the day we will hear from the speakers:
Chris Ashman, IBERS
Will MacAlpine, Rothamsted Research
Kevin Lindegaard, Willow Solutions
David Marsh, Energy Crops Consultancy
In the willow, David and Kevin will talk about crop agronomy, carbon storage benefits and crop harvesting and willow uses. Will MacAlpine will talk through the variety trial and the breeding work he has been doing.
In the miscanthus, Chris will talk through crop agronomy, carbon storage, crop harvesting and uses of miscanthus.
Other biomass crops will be highlighted on the field tour
This event is being held at the Biomass Connect Demonstrator Hub site at Niab Headley Hall near Leeds. To find more about the crops at the site, visit here.
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