Current projects relating to renewable and industrial uses:
Current projects
Project reports:
An environmental footprint for UK-produced cereal and oilseeds
To thoroughly review published information relating to the environmental impact of growing cereals and oilseeds in the UK, to produce a definitive environmental footprint for these crops and to relate this to the production of biofuels from these feedstock
British Biogen: Carbon Accreditation Scheme for Bioethanol
Eco-Friendly Resin
For further Project reports
HGCA have provided support for a number of Industrial Uses projects in Market Development and R&D. For more information on Enterprise Award winners:
Enterprise Awards winners - Industrial Uses
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See precision farming in practice
HGCA is holding a series of farm visits throughout the summer months to demonstrate how precision farming techniques are being used in practice. The visits are part of the year-long 'Be PRECISE' initiative providing information to growers about the benefits of precision farming.
5 Sep 2008 to 31 Jul 2009
Visit www.hgca.com/events for further details
7 Jul 2009
SCRI, Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5LJ
HGCA 'Be PRECISE' Farm Visit - Inverness
7 Jul 2009
Midcoul Farm, Dalcross,; Inverness, Invernessshire. IV2 7JJ.