NFU Vice President speaks at event outlining the future of the Anaerobic Digestion and biogas industry in the UK. read more..
Website provides key resource on AD and energy crops. read more..
First trade show for biogas potential takes place next month - NFU VP to chair session. read more..
An introduction to the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme for renewable electricity generation. read more..
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..
Event at Stoneleigh highlights how to securing revenue streams from land based energy. read more..
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..
NFU expert at leading renewables event in Glasgow. read more..
Report a 'disappointing end' to a prolonged dialogue about the benefits of AD to the agricultural sector. read more..
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..
'Clean Energy Cashback' scheme prompts a mixed response. read more..
A discussion of some of the issues relevant to NFU members regarding the administration of Bical. read more..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Biomass can do more harm than good, says Environment Agency report. read more..
With a wealth of new terms out there relating to renewable energy, we explain some of the different terms. read more..