• National Farmers Union
  • - 29-07-2010
PK testimonial

Farming is going to be central to providing solutions to the big challenges of the future - at the NFU we are working to secure a key and profitable role for UK farmers.

Peter Kendall, NFU President

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Renewable energy

On-farm energy opportunities showcased 14 Jul 2010

NFU Vice President speaks at event outlining the future of the Anaerobic Digestion and biogas industry in the UK. read more..

Bioenergy central 21 Jun 2010

Website provides key resource on AD and energy crops. read more..

Could you supply green gas? 15 Jun 2010

First trade show for biogas potential takes place next month - NFU VP to chair session. read more..

Feed-in Tariffs explained 04 Jun 2010

An introduction to the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme for renewable electricity generation. read more..

Carbon-cutting with the experts 03 Jun 2010

Get the lowdown on low-carbon farming ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ – the farmers who have made it work and are benefitting from smaller bills or new revenue streams. read more..

Power from nature - get the lowdown 25 May 2010

Event at Stoneleigh highlights how to securing revenue streams from land based energy. read more..

Renewable heat energy consultation 04 May 2010

The NFU has responded to government proposals for a Renewable Heat Incentive, which would provide financial support for renewable heating (biomass, solar energy, heat pumps, etc). read more..

International Small Wind Conference 2010 22 Apr 2010

NFU expert at leading renewables event in Glasgow. read more..

Missed opportunity on AD 26 Mar 2010

Report a 'disappointing end' to a prolonged dialogue about the benefits of AD to the agricultural sector. read more..

Wind power in agriculture – small, medium and large scale 02 Feb 2010

It is the NFU's aspiration that every farmer and grower should have the opportunity to become a net exporter of low-carbon energy. Wind power is one of many land-based renewable energy resources available to agriculture, for self-supply and for export of energy services to others – alongside a wide range of bioenergy technologies (biogas, energy crops, etc.), solar power and heating, small hydropower, ground source heat, etc. read more..

Missed opportunity for on-farm energy 02 Feb 2010

'Clean Energy Cashback' scheme prompts a mixed response. read more..

Bical issues 28 Jan 2010

A discussion of some of the issues relevant to NFU members regarding the administration of Bical. read more..

Anaerobic Digestion - our Vision for 1000 AD plants on farms

The NFU proposed in 2008 that the government should set a national target for 1000 farm-based AD plants by 2020, delivering multiple environmental benefits - together with around 200 larger waste-linked AD facilities. read more..

New one stop shop for Anaerobic Digestion information

Farmers interested in the potential of Anaerobic Digestion (AD) can now benefit from a new time-saving ‘one-stop-shop’ that brings together specialist information about AD in one place. read more..

Energy Crops Scheme update (Dec '09)

DECC has stepped up its promotion of the Energy Crops Scheme, and has now confirmed an increase in grant from 40% to 50% of costs. read more..

Perennial Energy Crops Technical Training Days

November 2009: The government has launched its energy crops technical training programme for SRC willow and miscanthus at the Farm Energy Event at Newark Showground. read more..

EA Biomass report - NFU comment

Biomass can do more harm than good, says Environment Agency report. read more..

Bioenergy Definitions

With a wealth of new terms out there relating to renewable energy, we explain some of the different terms. read more..

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