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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

East Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk

September 1, 2023August 7, 2025
Events
4 min read

More farmers are reaping long-term incomes and numerous environmental benefits from growing the perennial energy crop, Miscanthus. Rob Meadley, an East Yorkshire farmer and Brown & Co agribusiness consultant, will showcase his Miscanthus crop to farmers interested in growing it… Read More »East Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk

Establishment and cultivation event packs a punch

October 11, 2023August 7, 2025
Events
3 min read

Biomass Connect, an initiative focused on sharing biomass knowledge, is partnering with Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta, to co-host a Miscanthus establishment and demonstration day scheduled for Thursday, October 26th in Warwickshire. Farmers and rural businesses are invited to attend and discover… Read More »Establishment and cultivation event packs a punch

Terravesta farm visit in the middle of a Miscanthus field

Norfolk Field to Furnace Week

February 19, 2024August 7, 2025
Events
2 min read

Farmers wanting to learn more about cropping benefits and markets for Miscanthus are invited to participate in the ‘Field to Furnace’ week, taking place between 13 – 17 May 2024. The programme of events includes farm walks, Snetterton Renewable Energy… Read More »Norfolk Field to Furnace Week

Exploring resilient cropping in wet climates

April 9, 2024August 7, 2025
Events
4 min read

Farmers are invited to attend a free farm walk in Norfolk to discuss how to thrive amid unpredictable weather with Miscanthus. Guests will discover resilient cropping solutions tailored to the UK’s increasingly erratic climate, showcasing the crop’s capacity to thrive… Read More »Exploring resilient cropping in wet climates

Miscanthus field close up very green in Summer

Welsh Diversification Scheme offers 40% funding for Miscanthus

November 26, 2024August 7, 2025
News
3 min read

Farmers in Wales looking to diversify their operations can now benefit from the Agricultural Diversification and Horticulture Scheme, which provides capital grants for agricultural diversification and commercial horticulture projects. This includes financial support for establishing Miscanthus, a sustainable, low-maintenance biomass… Read More »Welsh Diversification Scheme offers 40% funding for Miscanthus

Miscanthus bedding company founders for Biosorb

Regional Miscanthus growers wanted near Essex

November 26, 2024August 7, 2025
News
3 min read

A new opportunity has opened for farmers in the south-east to supply Miscanthus, a highly sought-after material in the animal bedding market, particularly for the equine industry. This expansion is driven by the growing demand from Biosorb, a family-run business… Read More »Regional Miscanthus growers wanted near Essex

A profitable, long-term resilient option for farmers

January 28, 2025August 7, 2025
News
5 min read

A new study has found that Miscanthus offers farmers a long-term profitable and low-risk alternative to conventional crops like wheat and barley, in less productive areas of the farm. By improving farm resilience and long-term profitability, the perennial crop provides… Read More »A profitable, long-term resilient option for farmers

Quick guide to making the most of your Miscanthus

January 22, 2024August 7, 2025
Harvest
2 min read

Terravesta’s ‘Harvest Hub’ is a streamlined information management system to help growers upload and access their harvest data at the click of a button. The Harvest Hub ensures that sustainability data is captured, and in future, this data will assist… Read More »Quick guide to making the most of your Miscanthus

A profitable crop for flood-prone land

November 28, 2023August 7, 2025
Miscanthus
4 min read

Miscanthus could be a viable option for flood-prone land. It thrives where other crops fail on fields that would otherwise be unprofitable or high risk, and research shows that not only can it grow well in waterlogged areas, but it… Read More »A profitable crop for flood-prone land

3 reasons why Miscanthus is more profitable

November 21, 2023August 7, 2025
Miscanthus
3 min read

As well as offering long-term, consistent income, and environmental benefits on less productive land, Miscanthus is now more affordable and profitable, thanks to new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) payments… 3 reasons why Miscanthus is more affordable and profitable: Payment before… Read More »3 reasons why Miscanthus is more profitable