Terravesta is actively lobbying for stronger recognition and support for Miscanthus and other perennial, low-input crops in the UK, responding both independently and via the Renewable Energy Association (REA) submission to the Consultation on the Common Biomass Sustainability Framework from… Read More »Terravesta calls for stronger Miscanthus backing
As the year draws to a close and we gather with loved ones to celebrate the season, we at Terravesta want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together in 2025. This year has been… Read More »A festive update: Celebrating Miscanthus progress across the UK, Europe & beyond
A project facilitating a major international initiative to help Ukraine recover its energy security and rebuild a sustainable, low-carbon energy system by growing Miscanthus on abandoned land will launch in December 2025. Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta, has announced the launch of… Read More »New project will support Ukraine’s energy security with Miscanthus biomass
Miscanthus, a perennial energy crop, has gained traction among UK growers for its low-input, high-biomass potential. To better understand the economics of Miscanthus cultivation, a recent survey collected harvest data from multiple growers, detailing tonnage delivered, yield per hectare, costs,… Read More »Miscanthus economics uncovered in survey
Our Elephant Grass Farming & Biomass Supply Open Day on 26 November 2025 proved a great success, with around 60 attendees joining Terravesta in Gelsted, Fyn, for a day of insights, field demonstrations, and lively discussion about the future of… Read More »Miscanthus sparks massive interest at Danish open day
In a time when UK farmers are under unprecedented financial, mental health, and economic pressure, Miscanthus offers a promising, resilient path forward. Recent reports from Farmers Weekly paint a bleak picture of modern arable farming, but it’s these challenges that… Read More »Miscanthus antidote to farming’s current crisis
Our MD, Florian Ilias, makes the case for planting perennial energy crops to achieve environmental goals and be a reliable source of income for farmers. He asks the question: If we’re dedicating fields to energy anyway, shouldn’t those crops support… Read More »UK arable land: rethinking the food vs food debate
With delinked payments set to be capped at just £600 in 2026 and 2027, a 98% reduction from previous support levels, many farmers are facing a sharp drop in income as direct payments are phased out. At the same time,… Read More »Looking beyond delayed subsidy schemes with Miscanthus
Blackgrass remains one of the most challenging weeds for UK arable farmers, costing yields and resisting control measures. Research shows that blackgrass not only thrives in poorly drained, heavy soils but actually grows bigger under prolonged waterlogging. In contrast, wheat… Read More »Miscanthus solution for fields susceptible to blackgrass and flooding
Harvest 2025 has highlighted the growing challenge of volatility in UK arable farming, with Farmer’s Weekly reporting that wheat yields ranged anywhere between 5.5t/ha and 10.4t/ha depending on region, soil type, and weather conditions. For many farmers, this stark variation… Read More »Miscanthus: A profitable solution to 2025’s harvest variation
