3. Value for the renewable energy chain We create value for all in the renewable energy chain, eg. Suppliers of raw materials; Processing industries; Suppliers of technology; etc. We work together with: Agriculture specialists Finance specialists Engineers Scientists
4. Renewable Resources (1) Up to date knowledge and information on latest developments in energy crop growing Predominantly aimed at furnishing hands-on advice to growers Practical field trials regarding selection of varieties, crop planning, fertilization, crop protection (biological / chemical) Practical added value to the grower
5. Renewable Resources (2) Recurrent on-farm extension visits Tailor-made advise on the utilization of natural resources Connecting partners in the renewable energy chain (eg. Suppliers of raw materials, processing industries, suppliers of technology, etc.)
6. International (1) Private sector development Project identification and project design Feasibility studies and business development Financial engineering Cultivation support, detachment of experts and farm management Training of local staff
7. International (2) Public sector and NGOs Agricultural project and program identification, formulation, and appraisal, implementation and evaluation Institutional development and capacity building
9. Well-to-Wheel Applied research on production of rape seed and other energy crops Combination of ethanol production with Anaerobic digestion Protected cultivation horticulture (greenhouses) Production of aqua ammonia Production of algae Biogas for transport Combination of biogas / bio oil / biodiesel / bioethanol production Natural gas for transport and agricultural mechanization
10. Renewable Resources Biogas Anaerobic digestion of manure and co-substrates Anaerobic digestion of maize only Combination with greenhouses Combination with dairy production Combination with pool heating Bioplastics Heatpumps and biomass incineration in several situations
11. Renewable Energy ScanIdentification/ calculation of possibilities regarding: SolarEnergy Wind Energy Heat Pumps Energy Storage Biomass Incineration Anaerobic Digestion Gasification Pyrolysis Biofuels Energy crops
13. General plan of actionOptimization of energy crop cultivation Phase I Planning Site visit Information processing Reporting investment plan and plan of action Phase II Detachment of master grower Training of local management Cultivation support through regular site visits by Dutch expert Organization & management
14. Final report & Presentation Drafting Information Processing Site visit Planning Netherlands On site Netherlands 2nd Month 1st Month Planning
15. Crop Cultivation Support Main areas of focus (needs, restrictions and possibilities): Crop planning Selection of varieties Utilisation of natural resources (soil, water, air) Fertilisation and integrated pest management (eg. GIS-based crop protection programme) Mechanisation and equipment Post-harvest handling and storage
16. Year 1 Year 2 Year 4 Year 3 Turn-key support svs Detachment of master grower Training of local management 1) Cultivation support 2) Organization & management 3) Practical training in The Netherlands for local staff Regular monitoring visits Production, management and operations, and management information administration and reporting Approach for production & performance