Biomass open day 21 January 2026

Location: Nigel Bertram Visitor Centre, University of Leeds, Paradise Way, Bramham, Tadcaster LS24 9GF

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

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