Employing an integrated weed management programme is crucial when establishing Miscanthus crops. A heavy weed burden could knock a couple of tonnes off per hectare in yield in the early years, because they cause a smothering effect by competing for… Read More »Weed management advice for growers and agronomists
We’re honoured to be invited to the Snetterton inauguration event that’s being held on 14th September, to celebrate the official opening, and hear from the people behind the new renewable energy plant’s success. Earlier this year Snetterton Power Plant opened… Read More »Honoured to attend as lead supplier at Snetterton inauguration
The field visit and information day held on 28th September 2017, will give Welsh growers the opportunity to visit commercial and research scale Miscanthus plantations in mid-Wales, with talks by Aberystwyth scientists and the Terravesta team. Helen Minnice-Smith, senior agriculture and climate… Read More »Welsh miscanthus safari
The Terravesta team entertained growers and friends at the jaw-droppingly scenic Leadenham Polo Club, in Lincolnshire, earlier this month. As co-sponsors of the event with Mount and Minster – award winning estate agents, Terravesta had the opportunity to host the… Read More »Terravesta hosts VIP guests at polo tournament
Our farm walks are designed to show farmers everything that’s involved with growing miscanthus. To start the day, we present on the life cycle of the crop then run through spring planting and harvesting, the limited crop maintenance required, and… Read More »Autumn farm walk dates announced
The environmental credentials of miscanthus are further boosted in a new study, which suggests the crop can support hare populations. Once established, the crop can act as a valuable habitat for the brown hare, according to research. “While we know… Read More »Miscanthus is an ideal habitat for brown hares
Speaking at the CLA breakfast, held at the Lincolnshire Show on Wednesday 21st June, was our chairman, William Cracroft-Eley. Farmers and landowners in the eastern counties wanting to maximise returns from marginal land were be presented with the case for… Read More »Championing miscanthus at the CLA breakfast
A ground-breaking new project will further explore market opportunities for miscanthus as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Ambitious in its aim, the five-year project sets out to connect biomass value chains between partners to maximise the use of every… Read More »15 million euro project optimises value chains for Miscanthus
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working outdoors, to join the Terravesta science team. This is a full-time position and the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and up keep of 10 ha of scientific miscanthus… Read More »We’re recruiting for a new field assistant
Wave goodbye to dirty fossil fuels… miscanthus fire logs, briquettes and firelighters are the new kids on the block for your fireplace, BBQ, stove or chimenea. Miscanthus is a ‘wonder plant’ that’s grown by UK farmers. It’s a carbon positive… Read More »New range of miscanthus sustainable domestic fuels unveiled at The Three Counties Show
