Miscanthus could be a viable option for flood-prone land. It thrives where other crops fail on fields that would otherwise be unprofitable or high risk, and research shows that not only can it grow well in waterlogged areas, but it… Read More »A profitable crop for flood-prone land
As well as offering long-term, consistent income, and environmental benefits on less productive land, Miscanthus is now more affordable and profitable, thanks to new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) payments… 3 reasons why Miscanthus is more affordable and profitable: Payment before… Read More »3 reasons why Miscanthus is more profitable
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme and look at the farm business strategy as a whole with the phase-out of the Basic Payment Scheme by 2027. This is according to agri consultant at… Read More »Ensure actions match land use/cover when applying for SFI
Biomass Connect, an initiative focused on sharing biomass knowledge, is partnering with Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta, to co-host a Miscanthus establishment and demonstration day scheduled for Thursday, October 26th in Warwickshire. Farmers and rural businesses are invited to attend and discover… Read More »Establishment and cultivation event packs a punch
Miscanthus growers can take advantage of the inclusion of permanent crops in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. The application window is now open, with payments anticipated to commence later in the current year. In June DEFRA announced 23 on-farm… Read More »Miscanthus SFI payments explained
More farmers are reaping long-term incomes and numerous environmental benefits from growing the perennial energy crop, Miscanthus. Rob Meadley, an East Yorkshire farmer and Brown & Co agribusiness consultant, will showcase his Miscanthus crop to farmers interested in growing it… Read More »East Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk
OMENZ is £3.3 million government-funded project which will facilitate more planting of Miscanthus, and partners met this month to present their findings 42% of the way through. The project will deliver improvements on the entire Miscanthus establishment process, including approaches… Read More »Miscanthus upscaling project reaches half way mark
Farmers interested in seeing how Norfolk farmer Algy Garrod has benefited from a series of successful farm diversification projects including Miscanthus are invited to a free farm walk on Thursday 7 September. Co-hosted by the AF Group and Terravesta, the… Read More »Norfolk farmer Algy Garrod hosts Miscanthus farm walk
On 10 August 2023, the UK government published its long-awaited Biomass Strategy, which highlights the crucial role biomass plays in the country’s plans to achieve net zero carbon and energy security. Terravesta welcomes the report and its support for the… Read More »Terravesta welcomes support for Miscanthus in new Biomass Strategy
A new research project aims to help UK farmers and growers target net zero and build farming resilience through diversifying their arable and forage cropping. Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta, is a partner in the project, which aims to develop a standardised… Read More »New research set to explore carbon capture with Miscanthus, and other crops
