Tuesday, 06 August 2019
by Jenny Beynon
Improve light transmission in your glasshouse
You may be familiar with the research – a 1% increase in light can lead to a 1% increase in production – but do you know how to realise the maximum benefit? Even the best glasshouses only transmit somewhere in the region of 60% of sunlight to the crop inside, with many achieving far less. So, what Thursday, 01 August 2019
by Jenny Beynon
Using glass for soft fruit
With growing consumer demand for soft fruit throughout the year, many growers are capitalising on the opportunity to supply the increasing market. To do so, however, probably means a change in approach and an investment in some new – or perhaps old – infrastructure. Thursday, 25 July 2019
by Jodie Hisgett
Royally good time at the Royal Welsh Show
On Monday 22 July and Tuesday 23 July, Jon Swain and I attended the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells to spread the word about NFU Energy, the various ways we can support members and answer any energy-related questions they may have on the day. Tuesday, 23 July 2019
by Jenny Beynon
How to achieve good air movement in a glasshouse
Optimising production methods is one of the aims of many greenhouse growers. Determining what makes an optimal climate for crop quality and production, however, can be challenging, and it’s certainly worth bearing in mind that what feels comfortable to a person may be less than ideal for a crop. Thursday, 18 July 2019
by Oli Coe
Sustainability compliance is far from just another hoop
It’s easy to think of sustainability compliance as just another hoop you need to jump through to get your Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payment for your biomass project. Most RHI participants probably view it as an annoying inconvenience. Tuesday, 16 July 2019
by Jenny Beynon
Green light for Cheshire geothermal energy research
Read our top five energy related news stories from the last couple of weeks. Energy is always in the news in one way or another, from renewable energy technology advancements and the latest from the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to advancements in energy saving and sustainability. In this blog, we Thursday, 11 July 2019
by Oli Coe
NFU aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2040
Farmers and growers will be looking to quantify their current carbon emissions and identify areas of improvement in response to the NFU's goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2040 and the Committee on Climate Change announcement of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Tuesday, 09 July 2019
by Jodie Hisgett
What’s the best electricity contract length for my renewal?
No matter what big purchase you’re making in life; be it a new car, a property or your energy, the risk of the price coming down after your purchase will always be in the back of your mind. Although it is often considered that committing to a longer-term contract when the market is high is a Thursday, 04 July 2019
by Ben Ablewhite
How to get 50% more for your electricity
If you generate electricity and sell your surplus to the grid you might have spotted that the gap between the price you receive for your exported energy and the price you pay to buy from the grid seems to be growing. Tuesday, 02 July 2019
by Jenny Beynon
