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Low Carbon Agriculture 2024

14 - 15 January 2026, NEC, Birmingham

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14 - 15 January 2026, NEC, Birmingham

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Chris Johnston

Chris Johnston

Project Leader, Environment and Renewable Energy, AFBI

Chris Johnston has responsibility for AFBI’s Agri-Environmental Technology unit at the Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI) at Hillsborough in Northern Ireland. The facility was opened in January 2009 and coordinates the research being conducted across AFBI in areas relevant to bioenergy and associated environmental protection as well as nutrient management within a circular bioeconomy. He has a B.Sc. (Hons) from Edinburgh University, a M.Sc. from Reading University and over 18 years’ experience in the Bioenergy & Biomass sector in both a private SME and a public sector capacity. His work assists the agri-food sector in maximising environmental sustainability and supports technology transfer activities with Farmers, Research, Industry, Government & Education.

The Sustainable and Environmental benefits of SRC willow Plantations

In this presentation Chris Johnston (AFBI) showcases the use of willow to manage farm water runoff, highlighting promising results.

Sessions

Testimonials

  • The NFU is a proud partner of the show which is rapidly becoming a central event for low carbon farming. At a time when food and energy security are rightly high on everyone’s minds, the show provides targeted support for producing climate-friendly food, energy and fibre. There is a wealth of practical advice from experts on energy, environment, agri-tech and low emissions vehicles. It is an ideal opportunity for farmers to come together to explore opportunities and build resilient businesses.
    Tom Bradshaw
    Deputy President for the National Farmers Union (NFU)
  • I’m really impressed by the diversity of the audiences at LCA. There's a good mix of stalls and some are talking about really cool AgriTech, renewables, and massive power charges for vehicles.
    Mhari Barnes
    Water Resources East
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