Some miscanthus crops are thinner than they could be, or contain small gaps, meaning yields are compromised. This is usually down to how it’s been planted, but also down to factors like soil compaction. The good news is that there… Read More »Top tips for boosting miscanthus yields
We’re pleased to announce that Alex Robinson has moved to the role of operations manager at Terravesta. A long-standing and constant driving force, he’s been with the company since its inception, and in this time has established an extensive knowledge of… Read More »Alex Robinson moves to operations manager post
Sam has always had an interest in farming, in the environment and in renewable energy in particular, that’s why this position struck a chord with him. An outdoors person, Sam grew up on an arable farm in Northamptonshire, and he… Read More »New field technician joins the Terravesta team
Farmers and landowners looking to maximise returns from marginal land are being invited to consider planting miscanthus – a renewable energy crop with rapidly rising market demand – at this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, at the NEC Birmingham on… Read More »Come and see us at The Farm Business Innovation Show
Over 30 farmers interested in finding out about growing miscanthus attended our farm walk in early October, at Glentworth Village Hall, Lincolnshire. We hosted growers from all over the UK – from Scotland to the south east – and all… Read More »Farm walk hailed a great success
Over 30 farmers interested in finding out about growing miscanthus attended our farm walk in early October, at Glentworth Village Hall, Lincolnshire. We hosted growers from all over the UK – from Scotland to the south east – and all… Read More »Farm walk hailed a great success
With miscanthus there’s a strong correlation between good planning and a healthy, high yielding crop. The best crops start life in the planning stage the year before planting, and the worst crops are the ones decided upon at the last… Read More »Better planting can double miscanthus yields
With miscanthus there’s a strong correlation between good planning and a healthy, high yielding crop. The best crops start life in the planning stage the year before planting, and the worst crops are the ones decided upon at the last… Read More »Better planting can double miscanthus yields
We’re looking for miscanthus growers in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties Strong growth in energy generation from biomass presents good opportunities for growing miscanthus on long-term contracts. That, coupled with increasing demand from whole bale power stations burning miscanthus, means more… Read More »October farm walk: last chance to book!
From 2017, Drax, the UK’s largest power station, will discontinue the ‘Green Shoots’ programme of direct farmer contracts to supply miscanthus and straw to the plant in North Yorkshire. Letters have been sent to more than 70 contracted miscanthus growers,… Read More »Terravesta Drax miscanthus contract changes
