The verdict of 200 global leaders agreeing in Paris that the reduction of carbon emissions is crucial to limit the rise in global temperatures, is good news for the renewable energy industry. And, with the agricultural sector accounting for 23.5 per… Read More »Environmental and economic case for growing miscanthus put forward at agri-renewables event
At Terravesta, we’ve been speaking to Prof Angela Karp and Dr Alison Haughton from Rothamsted Research, the longest running agricultural research station in the world, to find out about a study that’s been conducted into the benefits miscanthus can have… Read More »Miscanthus will reinstate arable landscape biodiversity
Extra farm walk to meet popular demand Interest from new growers in miscanthus is growing, and as a result of unprecedented demand, we’ve issued a new date in the calendar for an extra farm walk. The walk will take place… Read More »Dates for growers
This year we’ve had more interest than ever from producers wanting to plant miscanthus, from all agricultural sectors. Curiosity seems to be driven by increasingly volatile commodity prices, and the need for stable, sustainable income. And our mission is to… Read More »Record numbers visit miscanthus farm walk, October 29, Morningthorpe, Norfolk
This November, our good friends at Bio Global Industries (BGI), suppliers of the only true multi-fuel biomass boiler in the UK, have passed on some fantastic news about a breakthrough for the use of miscanthus pellets in their Biokompakt® biomass… Read More »Breakthrough sees Miscanthus pellets approved for RHI on biomass boiler
The last two farm walks of the year are sure to be busy, so don’t delay, book now to secure your place. Next Thursday, on October 29, we have a farm walk at Friars Farm, Morningthorpe, Norfolk, NR15 2QL, held by… Read More »Dont miss the last farm walks this year
We’re getting out and about and exhibiting at two leading industry events this October and November, to tell growers about the opportunity miscanthus presents, in making better returns from marginal land. LEP Business Live- Friday October 23 We’re exhibiting at… Read More »Come and see us at the Farm Business Innovation Show
The renewable energy sector is currently a hotbed of debate. And we’ve certainly seen evidence of an energy policy reset by the new Conservative government, that’s seemingly flexing its muscles. According to Jonathan Scurlock, chief renewable energy and climate change… Read More »Renewable energy: the hotbed of debate
If we have a farm walk in your area, don’t miss it! We have three farm walks coming up, and we hope you’ll be able to join us to learn more about both the value, and future, of growing miscanthus.… Read More »Don’t miss our October farm walks
Norfolk farmer Bill Lewis has seen a record yield with his miscanthus harvest this year, and yet the crop was not quite two years old. Achieving a tremendous 8.82 tonnes per hectare, the result is the largest documented on a… Read More »Record yield for Miscanthus crop
