Understanding the SFI Situation The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) was introduced as part of the post-Brexit Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs), replacing the previous EU subsidy system. It was designed to reward farmers for environmental practices. The government had allocated…
Just days out from the ADBA Scottish Conference 2025 on 26 March, proposals to transform Grangemouth oil refinery into a beacon of the green transition have been published. Anaerobic digestion (AD) features as one of the nine recommended options…
ADBA's Vision for a Net Zero Future from Policy to Practice We were proud to participate in Low Carbon Agriculture Show that took place on 5-6 March 2025, at NAEC Stoneleigh. Our policy lead, Dr Gareth Mottram gave a presentation…
On 21st February 2025, ADBA submitted its response to the Welsh Government’s preferred policy on carbon capture, utilisation and storage consultation. We have outlined how anaerobic digestion (AD) is an important component in delivering cost-effective carbon removal while supporting Wales's…
Farmers, food producers, and processors are central to Scotland's drive towards a more sustainable future. Their role is seen as crucial to delivering food security whilst also protecting nature and tackling climate change through the principles of circular. Under plans…
At the end of January, ADBA submitted a response to the DfT call for evidence on the future of the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO). This policy ensures a rising fraction of surface fuels are from renewable sources; it has…
On 23rd January 2025, ADBA submitted its response to UK ETS Scope Expansion: Maritime consultation. We have outlined our position on how the maritime sector's inclusion can drive decarbonisation while supporting the growth of sustainable fuels. Our response emphasises practical…
On 23rd January 2025, ADBA submitted its response to the UK ETS Scope Expansion - CCS: Non-Pipeline Transport of Carbon Dioxide consultation. We have set out our position on how non-pipeline transportation (NPT) of CO2 can best serve the UK's net-zero…
ADBA National Conference 2024 - Key takeaways By Dr Gareth Mottram, Policy Lead, ADBA On the new government's vision Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, provided a fantastic keynote speech…
On Wednesday, 4 December 2024, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) organised an anaerobic digestion (AD) site visit with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). The aim of the visit was to foster a discussion between the AD…