Moving from an Oil Economy to a Bioeconomy
The question of sustainability is becoming one of the major driving forces in the agriculture, livestock and farming industry, writes TheBioenergySite Senior Editor, Chris Harris.

Unintended Energy Impact from Bioethanol Production
Increasing crop production to meet demand for biofuels potentially increases the use of nitrogen fertilisers, which can lead to nitrate pollution in surface and groundwater.

Benefits for Small Scale Renewable Generation
There are numerous benefits for UK farmers who want to start generating their own electricity both for their own consumption and also to feed into the national grid, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Back to Nature
Meadows in a river valley can be more than just beautiful. Besides contributing to biodiversity richness, they can also supply sustainable bioenergy, protect the aquatic environment and produce organic fertiliser.

Production Practices to Help Reduce Ear Mold Risk in Corn
There may not be much corn growers can do to prevent the spread of ear molds and mycotoxins if weather conditions are right for development, as was the case in 2009. However, there are some production practices they can follow to help reduce the risk,...

European Wind Power in 2009
During 2009 the EU saw its wind power market grow by 23 per cent according to the latest statistics from the European Wind Energy Association, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Biofuel Crop Diversity Adds Value
Diverse biofuel plantings such as native prairie attract more beneficial insects than do single crops such as corn, Michigan State University scientists find.

Local Governments and Private Money to Drive Green Revolution
While any future international agreement on limiting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by burning fossil fuels will have to be brokered by politicians and Heads of State, it is the private sector that will drive the inevitable growth towards...

Sustainable Production of Biofuels in Australia
Sustainability is essential for the long term survival and growth of the Australian biofuels industry, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Global Potential of Sustainable Biomass for Energy
The purpose of the World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is to promote the increasing utilisation of bioenergy globally in an efficient, sustainable, economic and environmentally friendly way.

Wind Power Balance in Finland
Wind power is becoming a major source of power generations in many countries today, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Key to Low Carbon Emission Pig Meat Production
A healthy diet and reduced consumption would reduce carbon emissions, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Biofuels 2010: Spotting the Next Wave
The Prometheus Institute has turned from solar energy to biofuels in a new study by Joshua Kagan and Travis Bradford that gives an economic analysis of all current and proposed generations of biofuels. The report charts a clear path forward for future...

Using Pigs to Grow Tomatoes with Biogas
An innovative eco-friendly pig farm of the future is the dream of a Danish pig farmer, Soren Hansen and the concept of a PhD architecture student, Nee Rentz Petersen, writes TheBioenergySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Mapping Biomass Markets in Iowa
A project by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Aghriculture looked at developing the ability to assess food and fuel needs and capabilities locally in Iowa. It helped farmers and affiliated agencies identify and target local market and capacity goals...