A new study demonstrates the potential of drones with multi-spectral cameras to predict the number of Miscanthus bales that will be harvested from an annual crop. The study is part of a tranche of research and development focused on streamlining… Read More »Pioneering new research paves the way to Miscanthus yield prediction
Terravesta celebrated its first decade in business by hosting a birthday party at Groundswell Show. The firm welcomed growers and friends of the business to join them in raising a glass and enjoying some forage harvester cake, with a few words… Read More »Terravesta celebrates a decade in business with a birthday party at Groundswell
Interest in Miscanthus is booming. We’ve had our best harvest year ever due to improved crop performance, more planting and a fantastic growing season. With big ambitions for more planting to help decarbonise our economy, we welcome two experts… Read More »New agri-tech and sales expert to support more Miscanthus growing
Harry Clark and his second-generation farming family took the forward-thinking decision to plant Miscanthus as an important part of their farm’s diversification, to make life a little easier for everyone, while being more gentle on the planet. These Miscanthus fields,… Read More »Warwickshire farm host Harry Clark says farmers would be mad not to choose Miscanthus
The Elwes Estate in Lincolnshire comprises 1000 hectares and in 2021 the estate took the decision to plant Miscanthus on six fields which were making a loss in the arable rotation. These fields will be showcased on a farm walk… Read More »Lincolnshire farm walk explores ideal solution for problem land
Now is a good opportunity to apply post-emergence sprays on your Miscanthus crop, to clean them up and boost yields. During this dry spell, it’s a way to boost yields by reducing water and nutrient competition from weeds at a… Read More »The importance of post-emergence sprays
We have seen our biggest ever harvest this year. Largely due to improved crop performance from our new performance hybrid Terravesta Athena™ , better planting techniques, more planting and a fantastic growing season, the tonnage figure is 15% up on… Read More »Celebrating a record-breaking harvest
Preston Farms near Basingstoke, Reading, has a whole farm approach to sustainability which stems from a long tradition of environmental and conservation measures. Two years ago, the farm introduced 40 hectares of Miscanthus to complement its regenerative farming ambitions. Owned… Read More »Miscanthus complimenting regen farm approach showcased in Basingstoke
With recent plans to phase out dependency on Russian gas, oil and coal by 2027 and an ambitious 10-year environmental programme, that includes phasing out fossil fuels completely by 2030, Europe is planning to supercharge progress towards a low-carbon economy.… Read More »Terravesta Europe established
Dr Judith Thornton is a Low Carbon Manager at IBERS, Aberystwyth University and is working with the Miscanthus team. Her main interest is in low carbon, plant-based building materials. She has insulated her house with Miscanthus, and was partly responsible for… Read More »Picking the brain of a Miscanthus maestro on the need to develop new varieties
