WILLOW FOR ENERGY

We grow 240 ha. of energy willow on our own farms. Throughout the years we have planted more than 4000 ha. for farmers and companies and manage the largest production of cuttings in Europe. We deliver to all EU countries from our own cold store facilities.

We offer a total concept from cuttings, planting, harvest and work as consultants.

Ny Vraa can supply the following willow varieties:

Inger - EU11635:
The highest yielding variety in mild – warm climate with normal water supply. 

Tordis - EU9288:
Very high yield in north – central Europe and free from leaf rust.

Tora - EU0627:
For north – central Europe. The yield is among the highest of all varieties. Almost free from leaf rust and attacks by gall midges and other insects. Less preferred by game.

Klara - EU21757:
One of the highest yielding varieties in a cold climate. Very frost tolerant.

Karin - EU15235:
Medium yield and almost free from leaf rust.

WILLOW AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

• Willow store up to 14 ton carbon/ha./year.
• 1 ha. willow = app. 20-30 ton fresh weight per year.
• 1 ha. willow = app. 4-5000 l. oil.
• 1 ha. willow returns the energy 20 - 30 times compared the input. 
• Willow reduce or remove the consumption of pesticides and ideal for organic farming.
• Willow grows up to 4 meter/year. Up to 7 cm. per day in July, August and September. 
• Willow can consume up to 5 mm. water per day also sewage.
• Per m2 planted with willow = 10 m2 leaf area.
• 1 liter oil = 2,5 kg. dry chips = 4,5 kg. wet chips with 50% humidity.
• Willow is a normal farming crop according to the CAP reform. 
• Use willow to protect the aquatic environment from eg. nutrients.