Willow sets the pattern for new energy crops

Thomas, R

Willow sets the pattern for new energy crops - 2000 - Country Life 23 November 2000, 66-67(2) .

Suggests that government proposals to lessen the effects of global warming, have encouraged farmers to invest in energy crops. Energy crops, such as coppice, are providing a rare opportunity for farmers to benefit financially while helping the environment. Energy cropping also provides farmers with the potential to produce their own energy, and will improve the overall quality of the countryside.


AGRICULTURE
CLIMATE CHANGE
GLOBAL WARMING
FARMERS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CROPS