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
Investment in biomass research is ramping up, and our R&D department has calculated that over the last 30 years, at least £57 million, and counting, has been invested in the development of Miscanthus in the UK and Europe. “Interest in… Read More »Investment in Miscanthus research ramps up
We’re delighted to welcome Alex McCash to the Terravesta team as a field technician for our government-funded OMENZ project. Alex’s role is crucial to the future development of Miscanthus crops. He is working exclusively on our government-funded OMENZ project which… Read More »Meet our new field technician
Around 40% of UK carbon emissions are linked to the built environment, over half of which is linked to construction product and materials production, and the drive to net zero means sustainable materials are crucial to reaching the target. The… Read More »Miscanthus can help to decarbonise construction sector
We’re delighted to announce that we have appointed Florian Ilias as our new managing director to grow new market opportunities and operations, as the demand for sustainable biomass increases. Florian’s role is to continue to advance the Miscanthus bioeconomy, growing… Read More »New MD to grow Miscanthus market
Contractors contending with higher input costs and labor shortages are feeling the pinch this year. But an increasing number are finding a new opportunity in Miscanthus harvesting, adding income stream at a quiet time of the year. Miscanthus is cut… Read More »Miscanthus adds income stream for contractors
Providing a guest blog this month, we have Duco Reitsma, CEO of Durecon Group, behind the patented product, Econcreed, a Miscanthus-based concrete that’s reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry… Construction is responsible for approximately 11% of global CO2 emissions.… Read More »The role of Miscanthus biomass in sustainable construction materials
We are working with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and Fera to find Miscanthus growers who are willing to take part in a Defra Biodiversity project. Defra wants to see the impacts of different headland management options… Read More »Growers wanted for Miscanthus biodiversity study
This March we attended the Futurebuild show with Natural Building Systems to showcase the Miscanthus building materials we are developing. We caught up with our operations director, Alex Robinson, to find out more about the potential for this exciting… Read More »Miscanthus construction materials in demand
The case for growing Miscanthus continues to stack up, with the biggest price increase confirmed in March 2023. The UK’s largest producer group for Miscanthus, Terravesta, has announced a Retail Price Index (RPI) increase of 12.86%, which is the biggest… Read More »Miscanthus continues to stack up for growers
