AFBI Announce REC08 Sponsors
UK - AFBI today announced its sponsor line up for its International Renewable Energy Conference (IREC08) to be held in the Slieve Donard Hotel on 29 and 30 October 2008.

Reverse Underspend for R&D, Says Science Campaign
UK - Reverse the current trend in under-spending for research and development in agricultural science is the call going to Government from the NFU today as it launches Why Science Matters...

Potential of Wind Power for UK Homes
UK - All UK homes could be powered by offshore wind farms by 2020 as part of the fight against climate change, under plans unveiled by John Hutton.

Merger to Form Innovative New Force
UK - Grainfarmers and Centaur Grain have announced plans to establish a major new grain marketing and input supply business that will be controlled by British farmers.

Compost Heaps Capable of Biofuel Production
UK - The humble compost heap could hold the key to providing 10 per cent of the UK's transport fuel needs, scientists have said.

UFU Pressing for Drop in Livestock Feed Prices
UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union is pressing for a drop in livestock feed prices.

Call to Abandon Biofuel Targets and Subsidies.
UK - A UK think tank has called on the British government to abandon biofuel targets and subsidies.

Diageo's Venture - a Global First
SCOTLAND, UK - Plans for a pioneering bioenergy facility at Scotland’s largest distillery, Cameronbridge in Fife, were announced today (Thursday, August 7th 2008) by Diageo.

Helius Gets Cash Injection
UK - Biomass-to-power company Helius Energy plc (Helius Energy) has secured a £2 million cash injection from Credit Suisse.

Gross Margin Table Topped by Low Biomass Rape
UK - Low biomass oilseed rape has topped the gross margin table for next years harvest, with a projected Gross Margin of £962/hectare, compared with £907/ha for first wheat and £730/ha...

NFUS Urges Clarification on Biofuels Debate
SCOTLAND - NFU Scotland is calling for clarity and sensible discussion as the biofuels debate rages on.

Gallagher Review Urges Slowing Down Biofuels Use
UK - The Renewable Fuels Agency's Gallagher review into the indirect effects of biofuels was released on the 7^th of July.

NFU: Government Must Stand Firm on Biofuels Commitment
UK - Sustainably produced biofuels can play a key role in addressing the challenge of climate change and energy security and the Government should restate its commitment to their use...

Expert Says Biofuels Not Behind Inflation
UK - A renowned crop expert says that the reason for food price rise is not biofuels, but rather a lack of political leadership.

What's Greener? Algae? Or Ethanol?
UK - "In my May article, Food Shock , I mentioned that biofuel production was consuming many of the crops normally used for food," writes Jennifer Barry (Global Asset Strategist) for...