One Miscanthus crop which has proven to increase the stability belongs to North Lincolnshire grower, Robert Hammond. Robert planted 20 acres of Miscanthus on land he says was previously ‘bottoming out’ in 2016. “Machinery was sinking into the land which… Read More »Field case study: Increasing soil stability
Strong growth in energy generation from biomass presents good opportunities for growing Miscanthus on long-term contracts, and increasing demand from whole bale power stations burning Miscanthus, means more planting is needed. Anyone in interested in finding out more about Miscanthus,… Read More »Spring 2018 farm walk dates announced
A joint venture to supply Miscanthus to the land-based sector is gaining traction, with boilers specifically designed for burning Miscanthus being installed in poultry sheds, and glass houses. Draperheat supplies and installs the Danish Justsen boiler systems specifically designed for… Read More »Whole-bale Miscanthus heating initiative for poultry and horticultural sector
We’re running a remediation workshop in Lincolnshire on the 26th January 2018. The event is open to all of our growers, and runs from 11am to 2pm. Delegates will have the chance to view a crop which has seen a… Read More »Find out how to increase your Miscanthus yield
William Cracroft-Eley outlined why Miscanthus is a robust farm enterprise and a multi-level opportunity for UK farmers, at the Farm Business Innovation Show earlier this month. “We’re in exciting times, and certainly interesting times. We face high costs and challenging… Read More »Moving to a regime of better business security with Miscanthus
Unproductive fields are ideal sites for Miscanthus, and not only does it thrive in unfavourable conditions, it can help to restore the soil structure and fertility. Northamptonshire grower, Jim Foster, has planted Miscanthus on a field management plan to restore… Read More »Field case study: restoring damaged soils
The first Miscanthus farm walk of the year will take place in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Its free of charge to attend, and farmers interested in finding out more about Miscanthus are invited to come along and learn about growing markets for… Read More »First farm walk of 2018 announced
Strong growth in energy generation from biomass presents good opportunities for growing Miscanthus on long-term contracts, and increasing demand from whole bale power stations burning Miscanthus, means more planting is needed. Farmers interested in finding out about growing the crop… Read More »Last chance to book onto our Midlands farm walk
74% of farmers are more likely to diversify their land due to Brexit, according to results of a study from the Farm Business Innovation show. Terravesta will be speaking to farmers and landowners about maximising returns on marginal land with… Read More »Diversification is the future
Miscanthus farm walk at Ringstead Grange Held by kind permission of Jim Foster, Foster Farms (Ringstead) Ltd Date and time: Thursday 26th October, 08:30 for 09:00 – 12:30 Meeting venue: The Stanwick Hotel, West St, Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6QY Cost: F.O.C Catering: A breakfast… Read More »Northamptonshire Miscanthus breakfast event
