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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 6d

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Bioeconomy will be 'integral part' of next CAP - minister

The bioeconomy will be an “integral part” of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This is according to Minister for...

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 10d

@embeded-project.bsky.social was presented at last weeks National Bioeconomy Forum visit to @mtu.ie

EMBEDED Project @embeded-project.bsky.social · 17d

📊 #EMBEDED took part in the Irish Bioeconomy Forum at Munster Technological University (@mtu.ie), sharing early insights into how agricultural residues can be transformed into valuable resources, and highlighting initial work towards sustainable solutions for both agriculture and industry.

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · 12d

In conversation with James Gaffey (@biorefineryie.bsky.social) from @mtu.ie | Leader of Work Package 2: Rural Green Biorefineries.

Read the interview: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/in-conversat...

#HorizonEurope #EUfunded #Biorefinery #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy #Biobased #Biomass #FarmingInnovation

James Gaffey, Munster Technological University. Rural BioReFarmeries Work Package 2: Rural Green Biorefineries.

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 13d

#Bioeconomy_IRL Our INFORMBIO team met in Galway yesterday to catch up on project progress, publications & upcoming tasks and events. The project is working to develop a #foresight study for a sustainable Irish #bioeconomy and a national bioeconomy #monitoring framework🍀. @mtu.ie informbioproject.ie

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EMBEDED Project @embeded-project.bsky.social · 20d

♻️ Want to learn more about how #EMBEDED gives new life to agrifood and forestry residues?
Explore our new interactive infographic: click each step to discover how waste is transformed into sustainable bio-based products.

👉 https://embeded.eu/resources/

#CircularEconomy #Bioeconomy #EUprojects

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 20d

It was great to welcome Irelands National Bioeconomy Forum to @mtu.ie and Tralee for the last two days for networking, lab visits, research poster showcases and talks about MTUs bioeconomy research activity. Well done to all the team and thanks to all our visitors for a stimulating two days ☘️♻️🇮🇪

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 21d

Here at @mtu.ie as part of our @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social project we are analysing various different #Irish grassland biomass sources to understand their potential for green biorefining in #Ireland🍀! Keep tuned as we will scale this research later this year!
CBE_JU

ruralbiorefarmeries.eu

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 22d

Happy to contribute to a chapter with colleagues for a new book on "Innovative Biorefinery Processes for Agri-Food Value Chains" edited by Brijesh Tiwari and colleagues. More details 👇

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 22d

Check out our new @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social
video made by @australo.bsky.social .
This initiative is led by @mtu.ie in collaboration with 18 partners from across Europe with demo sites at @farmzeroc.bsky.social Ireland, @au.dk Denmark and
@w-u-r.bsky.social Netherlands Find out more 👇🍀♻️

James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 22d

Green grass to gold: @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social is a
#CBEJU Demo project working to scale production of grass-based #bioeconomy value chains in Europe's rural regions. We will show how grass can deliver socio-economic and environmental opportunities for farmers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm5h...

Building a circular bioeconomy powered by green biorefineries | Rural BioReFarmeries

YouTube video by Rural BioReFarmeries

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 22d

Green grass to gold: @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social is a
#CBEJU Demo project working to scale production of grass-based #bioeconomy value chains in Europe's rural regions. We will show how grass can deliver socio-economic and environmental opportunities for farmers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm5h...

Building a circular bioeconomy powered by green biorefineries | Rural BioReFarmeries

YouTube video by Rural BioReFarmeries

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · 22d

Look forward to speaking about #circular #bioeconomy research and demonstration at @mtu.ie
on this Midwest Bioeconomy in Action event hosted by Technological University Shannon as part of #Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025 (14th October)!🍀 ♻️
Register now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/midwest-bi...

Midwest Bioeconomy in Action

Join us for Midwest Bioeconomy in Action, where we showcase the latest innovations and initiatives driving sustainable bio-based solutions.

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our friends from @earthone-eu.bsky.social are hosting an online workshop focused on co-developing solutions for climate adaptation, greenhouse gas mitigation and inclusive land management.

📍 Online (free!)
🗓️ Friday 5th September
⏰ 09:00 -12:45 CET

Register here: earthone-project.eu/earthone-to-...

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Aug 31

The grass really is greener on the other side☘️

Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Aug 29

Transforming grass into bio-based solutions ☘️

Did you know green biorefineries have a huge potential to support the transition towards a circular #bioeconomy? Find out how: ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/the-project/

🎬 Green biorefinery demo site @au.dk

🇪🇺 #EUfunded #CBE_JU

@biorefineryie.bsky.social

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Aug 16

@biochartoday.bsky.social @biocharjournal.bsky.social

James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Aug 16

In Ireland, MTU, UCD and Carbery will evaluate the integration of #grass #biorefinery and #pyrolysis systems to produce #biochar from grass press cake & assess the use of biochar as a rumen dietary additive for GHG mitigation, and as a sustainable #biofertiliser

@embeded-project.bsky.social

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Aug 16

In recent weeks we kicked-off a new #demonstration Horizon EU #Bioeconomy project called #EMBEDED. The will support demonstrations of modular biochar production and application in different EU regions and primary sectors. embeded.eu
@mtu.ie, @ucddublin.bsky.social, @farmzeroc.bsky.social, #Carbery

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jun 9

Keen to know how we’re building a small-scale green biorefinery model that places farmers’ needs at its core? 👩‍🌾

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with our latest news, our progress and upcoming opportunities 👉 rebrand.ly/RBRF-Newslet...

🇪🇺 #EUfunded #CBE_JU @biorefineryie.bsky.social

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · Jun 16

#Biobased Mondays - your weekly dose of bio knowledge ☘️📝

This week's recommended read: 'Circular Bioeconomy: what it means and how to get there?' by @unctad.bsky.social ➡️ unctad.org/news/circula...

Featuring insights from a report on #circular #bioeconomy published by UNCTAD & @chathamhouse.org

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Jun 15

Very honoured to be awarded the Innovator Achievement Award 2025 from @mtu.ie . Thanks to the @mtu.ie Innovation & Enterprise Office, Research Office and all my collaborators at MTU and further afield.

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Jun 13

Introducing the @biorbic.bsky.social Animal Agriculture #Climate #Neutral Challenge at @ucddublin.bsky.social at today’s #BiOrbic Conference. Lots of inspiring talks across diverse areas of #bioeconomy research!

@researchireland.ie , @mtu.ie , @tommyboland.bsky.social , Karina Pierce

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Rural BioReFarmeries @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social · May 7

19 partners from 8 EU countries working together towards one common goal 👉 to demonstrate an improved small-scale, farm-centred green biorefinery model in Europe 🌿👩‍🌾🔬

Meet the Rural BioReFarmeries Consortium, led by
@biorefineryie.bsky.social from @mtu.ie ⤵️
ruralbiorefarmeries.eu/team/

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Apr 29

#Bioeconomymadesimple Check out this great new explainer video showing how our #BiorefineryGlas EIP-Agri project can simultaneously convert grass into sustainable local #protein feeds for cows and pigs while co-producing bio-fertilisers and high value ingredients youtube.com/watch?v=EM2p...

A Grass-Based Alternative to Soy

YouTube video by ESCI - European Science Communication Institute

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Apr 15

Making the most of last weeks beautiful weather 🌞to present the green biorefinery developments at Farm Zero C and @mtu.ie , and our @ruralbiorefarm.bsky.social project activities. 🍀♻️🧪🧑‍🌾🐄

@biorbic.bsky.social

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James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great opportunity to scale-up biorefinery technologies under the soon-to-be-launched JTF Bioeconomy Demonstration Call aimed at supporting bioeconomy scale-up in Just Transition territories of Ireland 🍀🧪⛽🐄🧑‍🌾🌳♻️🚀

James Gaffey @biorefineryie.bsky.social · Apr 9

Great to see MTU’s new Sustainability Strategy launched this week 🍃♻️ 👇

mtusustainability @mtusustainability.bsky.social · Apr 9

This week at MTU we proudly launched our 10-year Sustainability Strategy (2025-2035), a university-wide commitment to embedding sustainability across every aspect of campus life.! 🌱💚

#mtusustainability #mtusustainabilitystrategy #ClimateAction #SDGs #succeedingtogether

www.mtu.ie/sustainability

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