A Miscanthus farm walk and power station tour will explore how farmers are benefitting from a renewable crop that’s powering local homes, helping to offset farm carbon emissions, and providing a long-term sustainable income. This event will take place on… Read More »Farm walk and power station tour looks at long-term benefits of farming Miscanthus
Moldova will increase its energy security, employing British green technology with plans to upgrade 19 heat only boiler plants, which will run on home-grown Miscanthus biomass renewable fuel. The plants will generate 55000 MWh/year, providing thermal heat energy to 5500… Read More »Miscanthus to fuel 19 biomass plants in Moldova
You are invited to join us for an afternoon at the “Miscanthus: Unlocking Opportunities for Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Enhancement” event on 9th October 2024 in Lincolnshire. This gathering brings together experts and stakeholders to explore the multifaceted benefits of… Read More »Miscanthus: Unlocking Opportunities for Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Enhancement event.
Phil Greenway, our crop consultant, gives his perspective on what’s been a successful planting year, despite the weather challenges. We are pleased to report that this year’s Miscanthus planting has gone well. Our efforts spanned across the UK, reaching from… Read More »2024 Miscanthus planting success!
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 capability
Biomass crops like Miscanthus and willow are perennial, with a long life cycle, and can accumulate carbon underground each year. They are planted on less productive UK land, meaning farmers can leave them to grow and concentrate on their productive… Read More »Unlocking the carbon storage potential of Miscanthus and willow
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
Harnessing Biomass Crops for Climate-Proof Farming AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough, NI,What3Words: ///chairing.revise.headliner 18th & 19th June 2024 Biomass Connect and AFBI Hillsborough are pleased to invite farmers attending the upcoming Livestock Open Day on the 18th and 19th of June… Read More »Growing Resilience Biomass Connect event:
