Free Farming Futures guide to wind energy
Published on 03 February 2010
ON-FARM wind turbines must be well sited and have a consistent and adequate wind speed if they are to be a profitable investment. This Farming Futures guide is a farmer's first step to learning about wind power before seriously considering energy production a profitable part of their business.
Agricultural Waste Plastics Collection - good practice info
Published on 01 February 2010
THE Agricultural Waste Plastics Collection and Recovery Programme provides the following general guidance to farmers for the handling, segregation and storage of agricultural waste plastics (AWP).
These practical guidelines have been developed to help farmers prepare for the collection and recycling of agricultural waste plastics under a national producer responsibility scheme.
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NNFCC - Anaerobic Digestion
Published on 09 March 2010
NNFCC's fifteenth Newsletter examines how Anaerobic Digestion(AD) is being taken up in the UK as of November 2009. It looks at the prospects and drivers for future uptake, the aims of key sectors associated with AD and it summerises the AD projects NNFCC are currently involved with.
It also announces the launch of the AD Portal, www.biogas-info.co.uk as a gateway to relevant information on AD and a range of useful tools for stakeholders.
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Anaerobic Digestion - types of plants, costs and case studies
Published on 05 January 2010
THIS fact sheet comes from a presentation made at a Northwest Livestock Programme demonstration event organised by Myerscough College on alternative energy in Lancashire (November 2009). It covers the three types of anaerobic digestion plants (ie type of waste digested), costs and examples of farms that have built digesters.
(Published by permission of Thom Gornall of Greenplan Agricultural Technologies and Weltec BioPower).
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Cost effective slurry storage strategies
Published on 19 October 2009
THE aim of this DairyCo booklet is to allow you to calculate your current and future storage requirements, to highlight key issues for your farm and to allow you to assess different strategies.
Other guidance documents are available to download, or by post, from DairyCo's Farming Info Centre
Energy Efficiency Supply Chain Directory 2009
Published on 19 October 2009
A LISTING of North West companies operating in the energy efficiency market provided by Envirolink Northwest. This directory provides details of over 200 organisations based in the region that offer a range of technologies, services and expertise to help end-users successfully reduce their energy use.
Effective use of water on dairy farms
Published on 19 October 2009
THIS DairyCo publication will help you evaluate how efficient the use of water is on your dairy farm. It provides you with information to make checks to your systems and suggests some ways you could save costs and maximise efficiency of water use.
Ventilation - Action for Productivity
Published on 24 July 2009
VENTILATION systems are intended to provide optimum living conditions for pigs. This fact sheet from Bpex gives advice on controlling temperature, humidity and ensuring good maintenance to reduce respiratory disease, inprove growth and cut energy bills.
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Saving money by reducing waste
Published on 09 July 2009
CUTTING down on farm waste levels will reduce the need for disposal. This practical guide for farmers and growers issued by Defra gives advice and tips to save money by reducing waste.
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Focus on Energy Efficiency
Published on 17 June 2009
ENERGY efficiency is often the most cost effective first step in reducing your contribution to climate change. This fact sheet from Farming Futures looks at the type of activities that could help you become more energy efficient, save money on utility bulls and cut carbon emissions.
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