# Event Details - **Event Name**: UK Biochar & Hemp Festival 2026 - Caebardd Farm, Mid Wales - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Two days of live biochar demos, hemp field walks, expert speakers & free camping. Built by operators, for operators.About this EventAbout the EventThis is a hands-on gathering focused on biochar, hemp and practical farming systems. Rather than a typical conference or expo, the festival is built around live demonstrations, open discussion and real-world experience.You’ll see commercial biochar equipment running, explore ongoing farm trials, walk hemp crops in the field, and connect with people working across farming, carbon, engineering and regenerative agriculture.Free camping is included with your ticket (we kindly ask that you register a free ticket so as to efficiently keep track of numbers.), creating a relaxed, community atmosphere across the weekend.It’s an event built by operators, for operators.Live Biochar SystemsThroughout the event you’ll be able to see a range of systems running and being discussed, including:A full Woodtek C1000 Continuous biochar system operating liveCombined heat & power biochar plantInline feedstock processing and preparationBatch system demonstrationsKiln system demonstrationsSmall-scale to commercial-scale comparisonsDiscussions will cover feedstock types, moisture levels, throughput, scaling projects and real-world deployment.Hemp, Farming & Biochar Field TrialsThe event is hosted on a working farm where hemp is being grown alongside biochar trials, giving visitors the chance to see how the two integrate in real farming systems.You’ll be able to explore:Hemp as a rotational cropBiochar and hemp working together in soil systemsFibre, hurd and biomass opportunitiesCarbon-negative cropping approachesRegenerative farming practicesThe farm also features over six years of field data, including:Yield performanceSoil health improvementsInput reductionPractical agronomy outcomesThere will also be opportunities to walk the hemp crop and speak with UK hemp specialists attending the event.Panels & Industry DiscussionsOpen discussions with people working across the sector, covering:Carbon markets and policyScaling biochar in the UKFarming economicsHemp and emerging marketsPractical deployment challengesThese sessions are designed to be conversational and interactive rather than formal presentations.Evening Industry SocialOn the evening of the first day there will be an informal networking social, a relaxed opportunity to meet others working across biochar, hemp and regenerative agriculture.Speakers and Industry ExpertsThe festival brings together practitioners who live and breathe biochar and hemp every day.Mick Jones - The Biochar Farmer, Carbon Hill, Caebardd Farm. Pioneer of biochar farming in the UK since 2021.Claudio Mario Mander - Biomass Cluster of Catalonia, Avebiom, International Biochar Initiative (IBI). Leading the way with energy from biochar production.Jamie Bartley - CEO and Founder, Unyte Group. Decarbonising construction and the circular economy. Brought hemp to Caebardd Farm.Stuart Jones - CEO, Woodtek Engineering Ltd. Biochar technology perfectionist.Larry McGarry - Carbon Balance Network, Northern Ireland. First to bring hemp as a feedstock to Woodtek technology.Dr Deborah Brown - Carbon Balance Network. Hemp for the built environment, energy and agriculture.Nick Joyce - Founder and MD, GRWN Group and Vertex. Decarbonising the built environment.Hemi Taylor - Director, Dad's Farm Ltd, West Wales. Beef and sheep farmer producing biochar from their family farm.Yannick Ferriere - President, SG Energies, Greater Bordeaux. Engineering energy from biomass through gasification.Ben Mattey - Business Development Manager, Biodynamic Carbon Ltd. Industrial decarbonisation and soil health.Tony H. - Director, Enviroconsult Limited. 30 years of environmental permitting and EIA experience.Fe Bush - Carbon Partnerships Manager, Rainbow. Certifying high integrity carbon removal projects.Dan Wrench - Co-Founder, Biodynamic Carbon Ltd and Carbon Removal Lead, Shropshire Council. Building markets and research in biochar and pyrolysis.Simon Burgess - Project Lead, Severn Wye Biochar. Driving forward energy from biochar plants.Emyr Jones - Non-Executive Director, Woodtek Engineering Ltd. Driving policy and government engagement with biochar.More UK and international speakers announced soon.The Char YardFrom a kiln that fits in your back garden to a trailer mounted system for a working farm, we are putting on a real show of biochar in action. Every size of system running live, with the people who build and run them on hand to talk it through, so you can decide what is right for you.Wild SwimmingWild swimming is available throughout the weekend for those who want to take a dip between sessions in the Biochar filtered water.Getting ThereCaebardd Farm, Guilsfield, Welshpool, SY21 9DJ. What3Words: ///camp.smile.enjoys Free parking is available on site. The nearest train station is Welshpool, approximately 4 miles away.Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PMDay 1 - 19th AugustInfo: Day 1 is built for biochar. If that's your main focus, this is your day. From the afternoon onwards we move into the crossover, where biochar and hemp are discussed side by side, and that thread carries into the morning of Day 2.?: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PMDay 2 - 20th AugustInfo: Day 2 is hemp day, opening with the biochar and hemp crossover before moving fully into hemp. Full agenda updates land in late July. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/welshpool/uk-biochar-and-hemp-festival-2026-caebardd-farm-mid-wales/100001983876263308 - **Event Categories**: festivals, business, sports, health-wellness, trips-adventures, camping, exhibitions, entertainment, conferences - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Woodtek Engineering Ltd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Welshpool - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Woodtek Engineering Ltd - **lat**: 52.7139749 - **long**: -3.1949174 - **full address**: Woodtek Engineering Ltd, Caebardd, Welshpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: UK Biochar & Hemp Festival 2026 - Caebardd Farm, Mid Wales - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a73c1a9234c9edfd2a21ff08d15621d95a4a7563c73ad942cbf10bd3eeea5049-rimg-w946-h2048-dc0a0a0a-gmir.jpg?v=1772008450 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is UK Biochar & Hemp Festival 2026 - Caebardd Farm, Mid Wales being held? - **A:** UK Biochar & Hemp Festival 2026 - Caebardd Farm, Mid Wales takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Woodtek Engineering Ltd, Caebardd, Welshpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing UK Biochar & Hemp Festival 2026 - Caebardd Farm, Mid Wales? - **A:** UK Biochar & Hemp Festival 2026 - Caebardd Farm, Mid Wales is organized by Woodtek Engineering. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** UK Biochar & Hemp Festival 2026 - Caebardd Farm, Mid Wales is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Welshpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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