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 »Unlocking opportunities for carbon sequestration and biodiversity enhancement
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
This month saw the first of our yearly, whole project, in-person meetings for Phase 2 of the OMENZ project. OMENZ, part of the Biomass Feedstock Innovation Programme, is funded by BEIS’s net-zero innovation portfolio. This month’s meeting is the first… Read More »Our government-funded OMENZ project ramps up
This Thursday 8th February, our chairman, William Cracroft-Eley will speak about opportunities presented by Miscanthus alongside Lydia Smith at NIAB and Neil Watkins at Eco Crops. Date and time: Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:00 – 13:00 GMT Objectives: Discuss how… Read More »Join us at the CHCx3 Biomass Crops Webinar
Miscanthus soil sampling has begun for the CHCx3 project, led by NIAB. Terravesta is a partner in the initiative, which aims to standardise carbon measurements across a range of crops, including Miscanthus. Our R&D manager, Jason, and field technician, Alex,… Read More »Miscanthus carbon assessment kicks off
Farmers, contractors, and industry professionals are invited to attend a Miscanthus supply chain and harvest open day, alongside research partner, Niab, to explore the Miscanthus supply chain and its role in sustainable farming and the latest Miscanthus research. The event… Read More »Miscanthus open day showcases crop’s long-term opportunities
Whether due to pressure from others in the supply chain or personal motivation, many farmers are now using carbon calculators to better understand their farm’s emissions. As part of the CHCx3 project, Farm Carbon Toolkit has worked together with AFBI,… Read More »How do biomass crops impact farm carbon footprint?
Providing a guest blog this month, we have Duco Reitsma, CEO of Durecon Group, behind the patented product, Econcreed, a Miscanthus-based concrete that’s reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry… Construction is responsible for approximately 11% of global CO2 emissions.… Read More »The role of Miscanthus biomass in sustainable construction materials
Soil, water, and air quality recovery will be discussed alongside carbon trading at a Miscanthus farm walk in Louth, Lincolnshire at two consecutive farm walks in January and February 2022. The events, co-hosted by Anglian Water and Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta,… Read More »Water health and soil carbon discussed at farm walk
As the UK accelerates toward its legally-binding net zero target by 2050, the Climate Change Committee’s 7th Carbon Budget reveals a strategic but evolving role for biomass in Britain’s energy transition. Biomass emerges as a targeted solution in a diverse… Read More »Our insights from the Climate Change Committee’s 7th Carbon Budget
