Sam has a pivotal role at Terravesta and will now head up Miscanthus research and development, which means he will co-ordinate the trials for new varieties coming forward and test their suitability for numerous future markets. There is an immediate… Read More »Sam Buckby moves to R&D manager post
Farmers looking to hedge the uncertainty of Brexit are being invited to consider growing Miscanthus, an energy crop that offers a long-term, stable income, as well as helping the environment. Miscanthus is a hardy perennial crop that’s harvested annually and… Read More »Stable income in uncertain times for Yorkshire farmer
Norfolk’s new biomass power station is fuelling an increased demand for Miscanthus to be grown in the county, and farmers wanting to find out more about the crop are invited to a harvest demonstration this March. East Norfolk Miscanthus growers,… Read More »Miscanthus harvest demo announced to feed regional interest
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
Miscanthus is a hardy perennial energy crop that can help to increase soil health and stability. One crop which has proven to increase the stability in the field it was planted on, is being showcased on a Miscanthus farm walk,… Read More »Farm walk showcases soil benefits of energy crop
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
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
