The Elwes Estate in Lincolnshire comprises 1000 hectares and in 2021 the estate took the decision to plant Miscanthus on six fields which were making a loss in the arable rotation. These fields will be showcased on a farm walk… Read More »Lincolnshire farm walk explores ideal solution for problem land
Now is a good opportunity to apply post-emergence sprays on your Miscanthus crop, to clean them up and boost yields. During this dry spell, it’s a way to boost yields by reducing water and nutrient competition from weeds at a… Read More »The importance of post-emergence sprays
We have seen our biggest ever harvest this year. Largely due to improved crop performance from our new performance hybrid Terravesta Athena™ , better planting techniques, more planting and a fantastic growing season, the tonnage figure is 15% up on… Read More »Celebrating a record-breaking harvest
Preston Farms near Basingstoke, Reading, has a whole farm approach to sustainability which stems from a long tradition of environmental and conservation measures. Two years ago, the farm introduced 40 hectares of Miscanthus to complement its regenerative farming ambitions. Owned… Read More »Miscanthus complimenting regen farm approach showcased in Basingstoke
With recent plans to phase out dependency on Russian gas, oil and coal by 2027 and an ambitious 10-year environmental programme, that includes phasing out fossil fuels completely by 2030, Europe is planning to supercharge progress towards a low-carbon economy.… Read More »Terravesta Europe established
Dr Judith Thornton is a Low Carbon Manager at IBERS, Aberystwyth University and is working with the Miscanthus team. Her main interest is in low carbon, plant-based building materials. She has insulated her house with Miscanthus, and was partly responsible for… Read More »Picking the brain of a Miscanthus maestro on the need to develop new varieties
Are you interested in the benefits that the low maintenance, highly profitable crop – Miscanthus – offers? …. Read our handy beginners’ guide to find out whether it’s the right diversification option for you… Miscanthus is a crop that is… Read More »Unlocking the potential of less productive land
Farming both sustainable energy and food is top of the agenda for Cheshire arable farmer, Andrew Worrall, who grows the carbon negative energy crop, Miscanthus, on less productive fields alongside food crops including pumpkins, triticale and cover crops for soil… Read More »Cheshire farm walk showcases crop providing energy security in the UK
We are hearing from an increasing number of arable farmers who are seriously investigating Miscanthus as an alternative arable cropping option. Whatever the driver behind their search, the question on everyone’s lips is the same: Why should I plant Miscanthus?… Read More »Give us one reason not to plant Miscanthus
For harvest 2022, we have the biggest retail price index increase ever, at 7.72% higher for each grower, it’s nearly double the highest we have had before. Our growers will receive a letter soon which outlines the new price and… Read More »Biggest ever retail price index increase for growers
