R&D

Articles about research and development about Miscanthus.

Accelerating the Future of Biomass: IBERS Scientists Fast-Track Miscanthus Breeding with Genomic Innovation

July 28, 2025July 30, 2025
Blog, Miscanthus, News, R&D
5 min read

IBERS scientists have significantly advanced the UK’s capacity to deliver sustainable biomass through their pioneering work in the Miscanspeed project, funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The project has fast-tracked the breeding process by implementing… Read More »Accelerating the Future of Biomass: IBERS Scientists Fast-Track Miscanthus Breeding with Genomic Innovation

New study advances Miscanthus seed production

July 23, 2024August 7, 2025
Miscanthus, News, R&D, Terravesta
2 min read

A new study looking at producing Miscanthus hybrids from seed has shown improvements and advancements in seed production, growing methods and agronomy. The study, entitled ‘Achieving hybridisation between Miscanthus species: Commercially-scalable methods to manipulate flowering synchronisation and maximise seed yield’… Read More »New study advances Miscanthus seed production

Biomass crop research aims to boost rural economy

June 24, 2024December 3, 2024
News, R&D
3 min read

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

Soil samples taken from Miscanthus field

Miscanthus carbon assessment kicks off

March 26, 2024August 7, 2025
R&D
2 min read

Miscanthus soil sampling has begun for the CHCx3 project, led by NIAB. Terravesta is a partner in the initiative, which aims to standardise carbon measurements across a range of crops, including Miscanthus. Our R&D manager, Jason, and field technician, Alex,… Read More »Miscanthus carbon assessment kicks off

Miscanthus upscaling project reaches half way mark

August 21, 2023October 6, 2025
R&D
2 min read

OMENZ is £3.3 million government-funded project which will facilitate more planting of Miscanthus, and partners met this month to present their findings 42% of the way through. The project will deliver improvements on the entire Miscanthus establishment process, including approaches… Read More »Miscanthus upscaling project reaches half way mark

New research set to explore carbon capture with Miscanthus, and other crops

June 22, 2023December 3, 2024
R&D
3 min read

A new research project aims to help UK farmers and growers target net zero and build farming resilience through diversifying their arable and forage cropping. Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta, is a partner in the project, which aims to develop a standardised… Read More »New research set to explore carbon capture with Miscanthus, and other crops