Unproductive fields are ideal sites for Miscanthus, and not only does it thrive in unfavourable conditions, it can help to restore the soil structure and fertility. Northamptonshire grower, Jim Foster, has planted Miscanthus on a field management plan to restore… Read More »Field case study: restoring damaged soils
The first Miscanthus farm walk of the year will take place in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Its free of charge to attend, and farmers interested in finding out more about Miscanthus are invited to come along and learn about growing markets for… Read More »First farm walk of 2018 announced
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. Farmers interested in finding out about growing the crop… Read More »Last chance to book onto our Midlands farm walk
The term ‘marginal land’ gets a lot of mileage in the farming press, but what does it mean? Generally, ‘marginal land’ is thought of as land which has little or no potential for profit. It often has poor soil or… Read More »Field case study: defining marginal land
74% of farmers are more likely to diversify their land due to Brexit, according to results of a study from the Farm Business Innovation show. Terravesta will be speaking to farmers and landowners about maximising returns on marginal land with… Read More »Diversification is the future
Miscanthus farm walk at Ringstead Grange Held by kind permission of Jim Foster, Foster Farms (Ringstead) Ltd Date and time: Thursday 26th October, 08:30 for 09:00 – 12:30 Meeting venue: The Stanwick Hotel, West St, Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6QY Cost: F.O.C Catering: A breakfast… Read More »Northamptonshire Miscanthus breakfast event
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. Farmers interested in finding out about growing the crop… Read More »Calling all Midlands farmers
According to the Welsh Government, approximately 80% of the land area in Wales is designated as a less favourable area (LFA). This means that production conditions are difficult, such as areas where land, climatic and cultivation conditions are poor. The… Read More »Opportunity for Miscanthus growers in wales
The first Miscanthus house in the world is being built out of Miscanthus bales, in Machynlleth. A collaborative project by CAT, the University of Aberystwyth and Terravesta is exploring the potential to use Miscanthus as a building material as a… Read More »The world’s first Miscanthus bale house
Rafal Plaszewski and Mikolaj Glodek work with the head of science and technology, Michal Mos, on Miscanthus scientific field trials. Both will have a similar role, as field assistants, although Rafal will do more of the machinery work due to experience… Read More »Introducing our new field assistant duo
