UK Grain Event
3 November 2009
George Stephenson Exhibition Hall
Newark showground
NG24 2NY
UK Grain is an event focused on the needs of the serious cereals grower. The event is dedicated to post-harvest technology and marketing of all combinable crops.
Seminar Details
10.00am The Energy Mix- Making efficiency and generation work for you.
Andrew Kneeshaw of Farm Energy will talk about the current balence between efficient energy use and generation, and how the mix of prices, technologies, taxes, incentives and the shifting energy market is changing the face of how farmers might invest in energy equipment.
11.00am Invest in wind – The future of energy for farming. Joe Campion, Gladwood BCS on behalf of Proven Energy
Proven Energy is the leading manufacturer of small scale wind turbines and has been helping the farming community combat the rising cost of energy for close to thirty years. There has now been a shift in the industry providing you with a greater return on investment through grants and the introduction of feed-in tariffs in April 2010. Hear how you can harness the wind and generate an income from installing a wind turbine. Turning to wind power is easier than you think!
12.00pm Anaerobic Digestion: The Role of the NNFCC - Providing free information and advice. Lucy Hopwood, Land and Agriculture Manager
A general awareness session covering the basics of AD and how it fits into UK farming systems; with an introduction to the NNFCC’s AD Portal just launched as the UK’s official one-stop-shop for information on AD www.biogas-info.co.uk. Includes a look at the AD calculator; a practical guide estimating costs and economics of AD.
1.00pm EASY Farm Energy Assessment. Marcus Woods, SAI Global.
2.00pm Generating a Return - Understanding and accessing the revenue streams from your renewable generation scheme. Fiona Hildick, TradeLink Solutions Ltd
TradeLink Solutions Ltd. is a fully integrated independent renewable energy company providing commercial and operational expertise for today’s low carbon market. TradeLink offer a dynamic range of services to a diverse customer base and are always happy to provide friendly and free advice. The presentation today will cover an explanation of the current legislation for Renewable Energy the pending Feed-in-Tariff Scheme and the implications for generators looking to invest in renewable generation projects.
