Crops for Energy - Services : Consultancy & Training

Renewable Energy – What You Can Do On Your Farm
In Feb/March 2007 Kevin Lindegaard is running 4 training events for South West farmers. The events, funded by the Farm Business Advice Service, will focus on wind energy options, biomass, anaerobic digestion, micro renewables and biodiesel.

Biogas: The energy of the future?
Q&A article about on farm anaerobic digestion (Farmers' Weekly - 2nd February 2007).

Renewable Energy on Farms
Smaller kit cuts costs - renewable energy options for farmers (Farmers' Weekly - 1st December 2006).

Biomass for Glasshouse Owners
Blazing the trail: article looking at five nursery owners using biomass to meet their heating needs (Horticulture Week - 31st August 2006).

We can offer help and advice on renewable energy solutions to Councils, land owners and farmers. We can provide details on the logistics of wood fuel heating systems and electricity generation, fuel supply estimates, economic appraisal and grant availability.

Crops for Energy can provide an introductory service for farmers and foresters to end users such as rural schools and prisons.

If you wish to grow energy crops either on arable land or for the greening up of derelict sites we can give specialist advice on:
- Site suitability
- Land preparation and agronomy
- Pests and diseases
- The best varieties for your planting and where these can be sourced
- Grant applications
- Energy crop yield forecasting and assessment
- Harvesting and storage

Crops for Energy can also organize training events and demonstrations and provide expert lectures to agricultural colleges.