To kick off our 10 year anniversary this year, we’re hosting 10 farm walks around the UK from now until December, skipping harvest time. Find your closest walk and join us to learn more about this amazing crop… FEBRUARY 1.… Read More »10 farm walks to celebrate Terravesta’s 10 years
With Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments due to be completely phased out by 2027, and progressive cuts already taking place each year, Miscanthus offers the buffer of a reliable, long-term annual income, complimenting food production and environmental schemes. If planted… Read More »Miscanthus can bridge the BPS funding gap
It’s busier than ever in Terravesta’s R&D department, with numerous projects on the go, but Dr Jason Kam has taken time out to update us on important research looking at how well Miscanthus fares on very poor land, intensively farmed… Read More »Dr Kam’s Column: Improving soils with Miscanthus
Miscanthus growers in Norfolk and surrounding counties can not only supply a local market – Snetterton power station, in an industry first, they have the opportunity to benefit from a finance package to cover virtually all upfront costs for crop… Read More »Norfolk Miscanthus farm walk
We are fast approaching the season of Christmas, celebration and good will, and our inboxes have been overflowing with Black Friday deals to tempt us into buying stuff for friends, family, or just ourselves, which will turn up tomorrow, from… Read More »‘Christmas stuff(ing)’ message from our chairman
Soil, water, and air quality recovery will be discussed alongside carbon trading at a Miscanthus farm walk in Louth, Lincolnshire at two consecutive farm walks in January and February 2022. The events, co-hosted by Anglian Water and Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta,… Read More »Water health and soil carbon discussed at farm walk
Support for UK bioenergy is gathering pace. On Energy Day at COP26, the government issued a Biomass Policy Statement (BPS) which recognises the role bioenergy plays in delivering both global and UK net zero targets. It’s been issued alongside the… Read More »Bioenergy for net zero means opportunities for farmers
William Cracroft-Eley, Terravesta chairman will be on the panel to present the case for Miscanthus at this in-person and live streamed COP26 fringe event. Title: Going negative? The role of bioenergy and net-zero Date and time: 11th Novemeber 8:00 –… Read More »Terravesta sponsors COP26 fringe event
Our chairman, William Cracroft-Eley, will be on the panel for this discussion among other industry heavyweights (full panel to be announced shortly). Title: Delivering a Decarbonised Agriculture Sector Date and time: Nov 10th 2021, 13:30 – 15:00 Location: 200 St… Read More »Join us at COP 26 for an REA and NFU Fringe Panel Discussion
With nitrogen prices rocketing, farmers are looking at ways to decrease reliance on fertiliser and improve efficiencies. Miscanthus is a perennial crop that requires no fertiliser applications, because it recycles its own nutrients every year in the rhizome and it… Read More »Miscanthus benefits farmers as nitrogen prices surge
