Innovation for Agriculture (IfA) invites you to an on-farm event showcasing the innovative methods now accessible to all sizes of dairy farms, for converting waste into energy through anaerobic digestion (AD) and enabling effective methane management.
The event will also highlighting the International Farm Environment Association of Agriculture (IFEAA) work in this area, and the opportunity to see and hear how one of these small-scale AD systems works in real life from the farmer himself.
Event Details:
•Date & Time: 31st March 2025, 10 – 2pm.
•Location: Knott Oak Dairy, Whitelackington, Ilminster, TA19 0JA
This FREE event will showcase innovative methods for converting waste into energy and effective methane management through anaerobic digestion (AD) and the current options available to all sizes of dairy farmers.
The IFEAA is a not-for-profit organisation committed to reducing fugitive greenhouse gas emissions, raising awareness about methane emissions, and supporting efforts to mitigate them. Their recent peer-reviewed research highlights the urgency of addressing methane emissions from manure, which are often underestimated. IFEAA is also coordinating the Net Zero Methane Hub in Cornwall, developing an ecosystem to promote the capture and use of net-zero fugitive methane in the region.
What to Expect:
•Introduction to the Methane Hub Project: Learn more about IFEAA's work to address methane emissions and specifically the Net Zero Methane Hub Project in Cornwall.
•Farm Tour: Hear directly from the host farmer during a guided tour of the anaerobic digestion (AD) facility and see how it works in practice.
•Expert Insights: Engage with industry experts to discover how AD can improve both environmental and financial sustainability for your business & the different options now available for all sizes of dairy operations.
Do not miss out on learning why investing in AD could be a significant step forward for your business!
Visit www.i4agri.org/events to sign up.
Agenda:
- 10am – Registration
- 10:30am-11:00am Intro to Methane Hub project by IFEAA
- 11:00am- 12:00am – Farm walk & Q & A from host on how it works for them
- 12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch / networking
- 1.00pm – 2:00pm – AD companies pitches & Q & A session
- 2:00pm – Summary
- 2.15pm – Thank you’s & close
