Woodchip Biomass Boiler Installation Explained
Case Study
Resource explained
This short video features Tim Field describing the woodchip biomass boiler at Daylesford Organic Farm. He explains where the woodchip comes from, how it is delivered, and the woodchip process and system at Daylseford. He then goes on to visit different parts of the farm that are benefitting from the biomass boiler, such as the production unit and the dairy.
Findings & recommendations
If you are interested in harvesting woodchip to use as biomass, have a look at:
- ‘Bringing hedgerows back into the farm business‘
- ‘Wood fuel from hedges’
- ‘Harvesting woodfuel from hedges‘
Woodchip can also be used to improve soil health:
- ‘Agroforestry and using woodchip to improve soil health‘
- ‘Peat-free woodchip compost for growing media‘
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Author(s):
Field, T & Lewis, ROrganisation(s):
- Daylesford Organic Farm
Date:
01/05/2017Evidence:
Farmer experience
Copyright:
All Rights ReservedKey Farming Practices:
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