We’ve caught up with Lincolnshire contractor, Tim Russon, who harvests around 1620 hectares of Miscanthus between Suffolk and Yorkshire, about Miscanthus harvest ’25… Q: How are conditions for Miscanthus harvesting in your area?A: Conditions are generally good, though the last… Read More »Miscanthus Harvest 2025 – Q&A with Farm Contractor Tim Russon
Thank you to all those who joined us on our Miscanthus Supply Chain & Harvest Open Day, held on February 26, 2025, in Hackthorn, Lincolnshire. The event brought together farmers, contractors, and industry professionals to explore the role of Miscanthus… Read More »Miscanthus Supply Chain & Harvest Open Day: event highlights
Whether due to pressure from others in the supply chain or personal motivation, many farmers are now using carbon calculators to better understand their farm’s emissions. As part of the CHCx3 project, Farm Carbon Toolkit has worked together with AFBI,… Read More »How do biomass crops impact on your farm carbon footprint?
Farmers, contractors, and industry professionals are invited to attend a Miscanthus supply chain and harvest open day, alongside research partner, Niab, to explore the Miscanthus supply chain and its role in sustainable farming and the latest Miscanthus research. The event… Read More »Miscanthus supply chain and harvest open day showcases crop’s long-term opportunities
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 »Miscanthus recognised as a profitable, long-term resilient option for farmers
When to cut Ideally, when the cane is cut there will be little green left on the plant but in mild winters this may not be the case. The standing crop is unlikely to senesce more beyond the end of… Read More »Harvest ’25 – cut as soon as conditions allow
Denmark is embracing Miscanthus, also known as elephant grass, as a versatile crop that addresses a range of environmental and agricultural challenges while opening new market opportunities. The country’s farming practices and sustainability goals make it an ideal fit. Miscanthus… Read More »Miscanthus in Denmark gains momentum
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: The crop future proofing Danish farms
In a year that has seen the horror of armed conflict spreading across so many continents, leaders seek to secure their position through military might over negotiation or democratic support. For the multitudes of those caught in the midst of,… Read More »Our chairman’s festive message
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 establishment – apply by 17 January 2025
