A government-funded team of researchers is exploring the potential of crops like Miscanthus, willow, and alder as alternative sources of income for farmers. The UK-wide initiative assesses the viability of biomass crops to improve farm revenues and environmental sustainability. As… Read More »Biomass crop research aims to boost rural economy
Thank you to all who attended our Norfolk Miscanthus farm walks and Snetterton Power Station tours this May. We had a great turnout from farmers who had clearly done their research – asking fantastic questions! Bill Lewis farm walk Bill… Read More »Norfolk farm walk success
The Chappell family has been farming on the banks of the River Ancholme in the Lincolnshire flatlands for four generations. Today, Colin Chappell continues this legacy by managing the 645-hectare family farm, producing a diverse array of crops and embracing… Read More »Meet the Miscanthus grower: Colin Chappell
There are optimistic expectations for the strong carbon storage potential of biomass crops such as Miscanthus in a NIAB-led carbon study. The Centre for High Carbon Capture Cropping (CHCx3) is a four-year, £5.9 million research project with 21 partners, which… Read More »Strong carbon storage potential for biomass
In a bid to encourage agricultural innovation and diversification, the Agriculture Diversification Scheme in Wales is currently open for applications until 12th January 2024. This initiative holds significant promise for farmers eager to explore novel or alternative crops beyond the… Read More »Welsh diversification grant to support Miscanthus
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme and look at the farm business strategy as a whole with the phase-out of the Basic Payment Scheme by 2027. This is according to agri consultant at… Read More »Ensure actions match land use/cover when applying for SFI
Farmers interested in seeing how Norfolk farmer Algy Garrod has benefited from a series of successful farm diversification projects including Miscanthus are invited to a free farm walk on Thursday 7 September. Co-hosted by the AF Group and Terravesta, the… Read More »Norfolk farmer Algy Garrod hosts Miscanthus farm walk
Investment in biomass research is ramping up, and our R&D department has calculated that over the last 30 years, at least £57 million, and counting, has been invested in the development of Miscanthus in the UK and Europe. “Interest in… Read More »Investment in Miscanthus research ramps up
Around 40% of UK carbon emissions are linked to the built environment, over half of which is linked to construction product and materials production, and the drive to net zero means sustainable materials are crucial to reaching the target. The… Read More »Miscanthus can help to decarbonise construction sector
We’re delighted to announce that we have appointed Florian Ilias as our new managing director to grow new market opportunities and operations, as the demand for sustainable biomass increases. Florian’s role is to continue to advance the Miscanthus bioeconomy, growing… Read More »New MD to grow Miscanthus market
