Frans De Boer

Managing Director, DB Agri

Frans de Boer is the managing director of DB Agri. Living on a family farm in Sussex, Frans started his career milking cows on a mixed farming enterprise but now specialises in renewable energy from biogas with his companies very own Anaerobic Digester. Frans uses his farming background to produce energy crops for biogas production as well producing food to help feed Britain.

From Cows to Kilowatts and beyond: The Evolution of Our Family Farm

This presentation covers our family's journey from planning to operating an AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plant. It explores key opportunities, challenges, and the future of AD technology beyond FIT and RHI subsidies, providing insights for the next generation of renewable energy.

Sessions

05-Mar-2025

11:00– 12:00
AD & Biogas

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

Speakers

Frans De Boer

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