Speakers

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.