Yorkshire farmer, Richard McNeil, is showcasing his 10-year-old Miscanthus crop on a farm walk taking place on 28th February so that other farmers can see how the crop has worked for him. “We planted 24 hectares of Miscanthus is 2008,… Read More »Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk showcasing prosperous 10-year-old crop
Offsetting the need for imported oil, gas and coal has never been more crucial. The latest projections state that the need for feasible alternatives to reduce global warming is now at a critical level. The bioenergy crop Miscanthus is playing a key… Read More »The seeds to grow a low carbon economy
Some older Miscanthus crops are not fulfilling their yield potential due to issues like compaction, and simple remediation practices such as subsoiling and ground cultivation can increase crop quality and yield significantly. One Lincolnshire field which has seen a yield… Read More »Farm case study: remedial work increases yield
Strong growth in energy generation from biomass presents good opportunities for growing Miscanthus on long-term contracts, and increasing demand from whole bale power stations burning Miscanthus, means more planting is needed. Anyone in interested in finding out more about Miscanthus,… Read More »Free Miscanthus farm walks
Beginning to take off in the UK in a big way, Miscanthus briquettes or ‘Heat Logs’ are the hot new thing for wood burning stoves and open fires, saving money, and benefitting the environment more than their wood-based rivals. “Consumers… Read More »The rise of the Briquette and Heat Log in the UK
One Miscanthus crop which has proven to increase the stability belongs to North Lincolnshire grower, Robert Hammond. Robert planted 20 acres of Miscanthus on land he says was previously ‘bottoming out’ in 2016. “Machinery was sinking into the land which… Read More »Field case study: Increasing soil stability
Strong growth in energy generation from biomass presents good opportunities for growing Miscanthus on long-term contracts, and increasing demand from whole bale power stations burning Miscanthus, means more planting is needed. Anyone in interested in finding out more about Miscanthus,… Read More »Spring 2018 farm walk dates announced
A joint venture to supply Miscanthus to the land-based sector is gaining traction, with boilers specifically designed for burning Miscanthus being installed in poultry sheds, and glass houses. Draperheat supplies and installs the Danish Justsen boiler systems specifically designed for… Read More »Whole-bale Miscanthus heating initiative for poultry and horticultural sector
We’re running a remediation workshop in Lincolnshire on the 26th January 2018. The event is open to all of our growers, and runs from 11am to 2pm. Delegates will have the chance to view a crop which has seen a… Read More »Find out how to increase your Miscanthus yield
William Cracroft-Eley outlined why Miscanthus is a robust farm enterprise and a multi-level opportunity for UK farmers, at the Farm Business Innovation Show earlier this month. “We’re in exciting times, and certainly interesting times. We face high costs and challenging… Read More »Moving to a regime of better business security with Miscanthus
