The environmental credentials of miscanthus are further boosted in a new study, which suggests the crop can support hare populations. Once established, the crop can act as a valuable habitat for the brown hare, according to research. “While we know… Read More »Miscanthus is an ideal habitat for brown hares
Speaking at the CLA breakfast, held at the Lincolnshire Show on Wednesday 21st June, was our chairman, William Cracroft-Eley. Farmers and landowners in the eastern counties wanting to maximise returns from marginal land were be presented with the case for… Read More »Championing miscanthus at the CLA breakfast
A ground-breaking new project will further explore market opportunities for miscanthus as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Ambitious in its aim, the five-year project sets out to connect biomass value chains between partners to maximise the use of every… Read More »15 million euro project optimises value chains for Miscanthus
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working outdoors, to join the Terravesta science team. This is a full-time position and the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and up keep of 10 ha of scientific miscanthus… Read More »We’re recruiting for a new field assistant
Wave goodbye to dirty fossil fuels… miscanthus fire logs, briquettes and firelighters are the new kids on the block for your fireplace, BBQ, stove or chimenea. Miscanthus is a ‘wonder plant’ that’s grown by UK farmers. It’s a carbon positive… Read More »New range of miscanthus sustainable domestic fuels unveiled at The Three Counties Show
Wave goodbye to dirty fossil fuels… Miscanthus fire logs, briquettes and firelighters are the new kids on the block for your fireplace, BBQ, stove or chiminea. Championing this wonder crop, Terravesta is proud to be launching a 100% miscanthus fuel range grown by… Read More »NEW range of sustainable miscanthus fuels launched
The Lincolnshire CLA AGM was held at Hackthorn earlier this month, which is the estate that belongs to Terravesta chairman, William Cracroft-Eley. Delegates gave fantastic feedback, according to Claire Wright, regional surveyor for CLA East. “All of the delegates I… Read More »Fantastic feedback from the CLA regional AGM
Book today before places run out: To book on to the May farm walk, please click on the orange sash on our homepage or contact Jacob Duce at jacobd@terravesta.com or on 01522 731873. About the farm walk Increased demand from UK power… Read More »Book today for our May farm walk
Lincoln born and bred, and now based in Saxilby, Tracy is no stranger to rural businesses – having worked for several local firms over the last 26 years. Tracy’s background includes 10 years accounting for a large commercial landscaping company, and… Read More »Introducing our newest recruit
Miscanthus is a biomass crop that’s seeing rising demand for UK heat and power generation and its environmental credentials are better than alternative fuels. Approximately 33 thousand tonnes of miscanthus were used in UK power stations for electricity in 2014/15… Read More »Miscanthus could play a crucial role in mitigating against climate change
