When
April 14th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
Nigel Bertram Visitor Centre, University of Leeds
Paradise Way
Bramham
Tadcaster
LS249GF
United Kingdom
Paradise Way
Bramham
Tadcaster
LS249GF
United Kingdom
Join us to learn about biomass crops at the Headley Hall site. We will focus on willow and miscanthus.
On the day we will hear from the speakers:
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Will MacAlpine, Rothamsted Research
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Kevin Lindegaard, Willow Solutions
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David Marsh, Energy Crops Consultancy
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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.
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In the miscanthus, Chris will talk through crop agronomy, carbon storage, crop harvesting and uses of miscanthus.
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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.