We’re pleased to announce that again this year, Miscanthus prices have increased, and growers on long term contracts with Terravesta continue to reap the benefits of index-linked price rises. Also among the 2018 updates are reduced penalties for early bale… Read More »Best ever Miscanthus price for 2018
Miscanthus is a hardy perennial energy crop that can help to increase soil health and stability. One crop which has proven to increase the stability in the field it was planted on, is being showcased on a Miscanthus farm walk,… Read More »Farm walk showcases soil benefits of energy crop
Richard McNeil is a Yorkshire farmer who planted Miscanthus as a buffer to the price volatility associated with cereal crops. “We planted 24 hectares of Miscanthus in 2008, when cereals were making £60 per tonne, and it’s offered a stable… Read More »Case study: stable income in uncertain times
Miscanthus is seeing a rise in demand due to the shortage and subsequent spiralling cost of cereal straw for animal bedding. We have had reports of straw bedding sold in Scotland for over £150 per tonne, and there is a… Read More »Farmers turn to Miscanthus bedding as straw prices soar
Miscanthus is seeing a rise in demand due to the shortage and subsequent spiralling cost of cereal straw for animal bedding. We have had reports of straw bedding sold in Scotland for over £150 per tonne, and there is a… Read More »Farmers turn to Miscanthus bedding
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 »Free Miscanthus farm walks
With a festive flavour, we look back at the highlights from a very busy and productive year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our growers, friends and Terravesta supporters for their continued enthusiasm and contribution to the future… Read More »12 Triumphs of the Terravesta Year
With a festive flavour, we look back at the highlights from a very busy and productive year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our growers, friends and Terravesta supporters for their continued enthusiasm and contribution to the future… Read More »12 highlights of the Terravesta year
Beginning to take off in the UK in a big way, Miscanthus briquettes or ‘Heat Logs’ are the hot new thing for wood burning stoves and open fires, saving money, and benefitting the environment more than their wood-based rivals. “Consumers… Read More »The rise of the Briquette and Heat Log in the UK
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
