This dissertation provides context to, and an analysis of, farm diversification decisionmaking on bioenergy. It establishes the current context of bioenergy policy and regulations across the EU and the UK before looking at the available biomass resources and conversion technologies for energy generation.
Bioenergy is an increasingly important part of the renewable energy mix. Farm diversification into biomass production, in the form of energy crops, has however been limited. Targets for production set by the government have not been achieved. This research takes a case study approach to establishing an in-depth understanding of the influences on decision-making for farm diversification.
The study is conducted across three farms in South West England. The analysis was conducted in order to assess the relationship between government policy and farm production of biomass, to establish what may be working well, any barriers to the diversification decision, and to make any further recommendations.
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