Farm walk on 12 November will give growers an insight into how Elephant Grass (Miscanthus) can diversify cropping, deliver returns and support Denmark’s evolving agricultural and environmental priorities. Miscanthus specialist Terravesta is inviting farmers and industry professionals to Danish grower… Read More »Danish grower opens farm to showcase the potential of Elephant Grass
As a partner in the Centre for High Carbon Capture Cropping (CHCx3) project, Terravesta is helping to develop a consistent framework for measuring carbon removal and storage on farms through crop diversification, focusing on soil carbon testing in Miscanthus fields.… Read More »Meet the growers contributing to CHCx3 Miscanthus research
Renewable energy in agriculture consultant Jonathan Scurlock explores how Miscanthus could offer farmers a practical, long-term alternative as government support for environmental land management fails UK farmers. Demand is expected to rise for sustainable British biomass feedstocks aimed at a… Read More »Looking beyond the SFI: The case for Miscanthus
resilience Miscanthus: A crop for a more challenging climate With drought, flooding and unpredictable weather creating new challenges for farmers, building resilience into cropping systems is becoming increasingly important. As a perennial, low-input crop, Miscanthus offers an opportunity to make productive… Read More »A crop for a more challenging climate
For William Cracroft-Eley, Miscanthus started as a way to generate a reliable return from difficult-to-farm land. Two decades on, the crop has become an important part of a wider transformation of his farm business, helping to reduce risk, lower working… Read More »Twenty years of Miscanthus with William Cracroft-Eley
Experienced crop development specialist joins Terravesta to drive Miscanthus variety development, agronomy and new market opportunities. Terravesta has appointed Alec Farrington as Innovation and Crop Development Manager, bringing extensive experience in crop research, development and commercial agronomy to the Miscanthus… Read More »Terravesta strengthens innovation team with appointment of Alec Farrington
A major study published in Nature has reinforced concerns about the future of global food production, estimating that every 1°C rise in global temperatures could reduce food production by the equivalent of 120 calories per person per day, even after… Read More »Climate study reinforces need for resilient farming systems
A new independent, peer-reviewed study has highlighted the significant role Miscanthus could play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across a wide range of bio-based products. Published in the journal GCB Bioenergy, the systematic review analysed 20 peer-reviewed studies covering 188… Read More »Miscanthus products slash emissions, study finds
Terravesta has secured funding through Innovate UK’s ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) programme for a project that will explore how Miscanthus can be refined on farm to create higher-value, sustainable fibre products. The project, MORF – Miscanthus On-farm… Read More »Innovate UK backs Miscanthus fibre project
The first commercial planting of seed-based Miscanthus plugs in Germany marks a major milestone for the crop, building on more than 20 years of UK innovation and paving the way for wider adoption across the UK and Europe. Currently, Miscanthus… Read More »World first for commercial seed-based Miscanthus
