There are optimistic expectations for the strong carbon storage potential of biomass crops such as Miscanthus in a NIAB-led carbon study. The Centre for High Carbon Capture Cropping (CHCx3) is a four-year, £5.9 million research project with 21 partners, which… Read More »Strong carbon storage potential for biomass
Terravesta’s ‘Harvest Hub’ is a streamlined information management system to help growers upload and access their harvest data at the click of a button. The Harvest Hub ensures that sustainability data is captured, and in future, this data will assist… Read More »Quick guide to making the most of your Miscanthus
November saw the passing of 12 years since the birth of Terravesta, a business dedicated to Miscanthus, connecting growers to a market – “a business with customers at both ends.” Today our commitment to this function remains total. Driven by… Read More »Driving carbon storage and supporting biomass crops
In a bid to encourage agricultural innovation and diversification, the Agriculture Diversification Scheme in Wales is currently open for applications until 12th January 2024. This initiative holds significant promise for farmers eager to explore novel or alternative crops beyond the… Read More »Welsh diversification grant to support Miscanthus
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
