Farmers in Wales looking to diversify their operations can now benefit from the Agricultural Diversification and Horticulture Scheme, which provides capital grants for agricultural diversification and commercial horticulture projects. This includes financial support for establishing Miscanthus, a sustainable, low-maintenance biomass… Read More »Welsh Diversification Scheme offers 40% funding for Miscanthus
A new opportunity has opened for farmers in the south-east to supply Miscanthus, a highly sought-after material in the animal bedding market, particularly for the equine industry. This expansion is driven by the growing demand from Biosorb, a family-run business… Read More »Regional Miscanthus growers wanted near Essex
A new study has found that Miscanthus offers farmers a long-term profitable and low-risk alternative to conventional crops like wheat and barley, in less productive areas of the farm. By improving farm resilience and long-term profitability, the perennial crop provides… Read More »A profitable, long-term resilient option for farmers
Denmark-based dairy farmer, Jacob Eskelund Nielsen, has planted a total of 16 hectares of elephant grass on less productive fields in a bold move to future-proof his farm for years to come. “Elephant grass is a perennial crop that’s planted… Read More »Elephant grass: Future proofing Danish farms
Biomass crops like Miscanthus and willow are perennial, with a long life cycle, and can accumulate carbon underground each year. They are planted on less productive UK land, meaning farmers can leave them to grow and concentrate on their productive… Read More »Carbon storage potential of Miscanthus and willow
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
Richard McNeil is a Yorkshire farmer who planted Miscanthus as a buffer to the price volatility associated with cereal crops. “We planted 24 hectares of Miscanthus in 2008, when cereals were making £60 per tonne, and it’s offered a stable… Read More »Case study: stable income in uncertain times
You are invited to join us for an afternoon at the “Miscanthus: Unlocking Opportunities for Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Enhancement” event on 9th October 2024 in Lincolnshire. This gathering brings together experts and stakeholders to explore the multifaceted benefits of… Read More »Unlocking opportunities for carbon sequestration and biodiversity enhancement
A new study looking at producing Miscanthus hybrids from seed has shown improvements and advancements in seed production, growing methods and agronomy. The study, entitled ‘Achieving hybridisation between Miscanthus species: Commercially-scalable methods to manipulate flowering synchronisation and maximise seed yield’… Read More »New study advances Miscanthus seed production
This month saw the first of our yearly, whole project, in-person meetings for Phase 2 of the OMENZ project. OMENZ, part of the Biomass Feedstock Innovation Programme, is funded by BEIS’s net-zero innovation portfolio. This month’s meeting is the first… Read More »Our government-funded OMENZ project ramps up
