Biomass to Biochar for Farm Bioeconomy (BBFB) Project
This EIP-AGRI project aims to pilot the conversion of unutilised agricultural biomass, such as rushes, gorse, bracken and hazel and other problem species into stable forms of recalcitrant biocarbon through a cutting-edge Mobile Pyrolysis Unit on-site with farmers which can, when redeployed to the soil, confer multiple ecosystem benefits, driving an innovative bioeconomy on and off the farm. In doing so, this innovative project demonstrates a methodology for Irish agriculture to develop a carbon-neutral approach to the management of undesirable biomass, while at the same time increasing farm productivity.
Total budget: €998,377
- You can find a full description of this project’s rationale, aims, objectives and activities on page 10 of the NRN’s ‘EIP-AGRI: Ireland’s Operational Groups’ Booklet. Please see: https://bit.ly/2Ptv0vA
- The EIP-AGRI Service Point Operational Group abstract for this project can be found here: https://ec.europa.eu/eip/agriculture/en/find-connect/projects/biomass-biochar-farm-bioeconomy-bbfb
- A presentation by Biomass to Biochar for Farm Bioeconomy (BBFB) Project Leader, Bernard Carey, at an EIP-AGRI workshop entitled ‘Opportunities for farm diversification in the circular bioeconomy’ in February 2019 can be found here: https://ec.europa.eu/eip/agriculture/sites/default/files/field_event_attachments/20190206_ws_circular_bioeconomy_break-out_bernard_carey.pdf
Biomass to Biochar for Farm Bioeconomy (BBFB) Project – Contact Details
Biomass to Biochar for Farm Bioeconomy (BBFB) Project Email: Biomasstobiochar@gmail.com
Biomass to Biochar for Farm Bioeconomy (BBFB) Project Website: https://www.biomasstobiochar.ie/
Biomass to Biochar for Farm Bioeconomy (BBFB) Project Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Biomasstobiochar
Biomass to Biochar for Farm Bioeconomy (BBFB) Project Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBiochar
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