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ABE at the SEE Energy II – Connect & Supply Investment Conference, Serbia
Arundo BioEnergy had the opportunity to present at the SEE Energy II - Connect & Supply international investment conference in Serbia last week, organised by the National Biomass Association 'SERBIO'. The talk was on the...
The Agronomy and Economics of Arundo Donax: the Importance of Energy Crops – PART 1
Arundo donax (or giant reed) is a perennial energy crop with such outstanding qualities which are gaining increasing importance nowadays: low cost production, low input, high yields and fast growth rate, just to mention a few. As global warming brings along...
In Search for the Most Profitable Energy Crop
Europe is in the process of reducing the contribution of fossil fuels in its energy balance, especially in power generation, by replacing them with increasing quantities of biomass. Today, significant amounts of biomass are used, for example imported wood pellets from...
Facing Climate Change on Marginal Farmland
Energy crops are well-known for their capabilities to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and increase soil carbon stocks. Mitigation measures are required to face climate change and sustain marginal farmland and communities in crop production. Crops with high...
Arundo profitability: What is the most profitable application of Arundo donax?
As there is a growing and urgent need for replacing fossil fuels, it is vital to know which alternative is worth investing into. As there are several options on how to utilise renewable sources, like energy crops, the questions arises: what is the most profitable way...
Arundo Donax Uses: 8 Ways to Utilise Giant Reed
Arundo Donax (also known as giant reed or giant cane) has a wide range of applications and innumerable advantages compared to other energy crops. This perennial plant grows in different kinds of environments and adapts well to a variety of soils and growing...
The Role Of Biomass In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals
Solution for the growing demand of biomass raw material: energy crops. How can biomass revolutionise the various industrial stakeholders whilst supporting the global efforts to reach the targets set out in the Sustainable Development Goals. The Sustainable Development...
Biomass Production of Arundo Donax: A Country Specific Overview
With around 50-80 dry tonnes of biomass yield per hectare every year, Arundo donax (giant reed) is way ahead of its competitors. Of course, this yield depends on climate and applied agricultural technology. In this article below, the studies carried out concerning the...
The Effect of WASTEWATER IRRIGATION on Perennial Energy Crops
Using treated wastewater to irrigate energy crops is a favourable alternative for traditional irrigation, especially on marginal lands or in seasons when water is scarce. Although irrigating crops with reused wastewater (even when used to irrigate non-food crop) not...