Helen Holman – events co-ordinator As a miscanthus grower herself, and an expert in biomass business development, Helen brings with her plenty of hands-on experience. Having worked with Terravesta in a marketing role since July 2014, she’s now heading up… Read More »Meet the new additions to the team
The verdict of 200 global leaders agreeing in Paris that the reduction of carbon emissions is crucial to limit the rise in global temperatures, is good news for the renewable energy industry. And, with the agricultural sector accounting for 23.5 per… Read More »Environmental and economic case for growing miscanthus put forward at agri-renewables event
The mild winter we’ve seen so far is having an effect on all crops in the UK, not least miscanthus, which in some cases has not senesced fully. Because of the lack of frosts, typical at this time of year,… Read More »Growers should cut as soon as conditions allow
At Terravesta, we’ve been speaking to Prof Angela Karp and Dr Alison Haughton from Rothamsted Research, the longest running agricultural research station in the world, to find out about a study that’s been conducted into the benefits miscanthus can have… Read More »Miscanthus will reinstate arable landscape biodiversity
With the festive season upon us, we thought we’d feature a ‘twist’ on the traditional 12 days of Christmas by looking back at some of the amazing highlights of our most successful year yet…2015. It’s been a record-breaker in so… Read More »The 12 months of Terravesta
Extra farm walk to meet popular demand Interest from new growers in miscanthus is growing, and as a result of unprecedented demand, we’ve issued a new date in the calendar for an extra farm walk. The walk will take place… Read More »Dates for growers
We had a great couple of days at the Farm Business Innovation event, at the NEC in Birmingham on November 11 and 12. The show aims to provide farmers and landowners with guidance in rural opportunities and land diversification, so… Read More »Farm Business Innovation Show success
This November, our good friends at Bio Global Industries (BGI), suppliers of the only true multi-fuel biomass boiler in the UK, have passed on some fantastic news about a breakthrough for the use of miscanthus pellets in their Biokompakt® biomass… Read More »Breakthrough sees Miscanthus pellets approved for RHI on biomass boiler
This year we’ve had more interest than ever from producers wanting to plant miscanthus, from all agricultural sectors. Curiosity seems to be driven by increasingly volatile commodity prices, and the need for stable, sustainable income. And our mission is to… Read More »Record numbers visit miscanthus farm walk, October 29, Morningthorpe, Norfolk
This year our farm walks have been more popular than ever, and last month we welcomed 45 visitors through the doors at Friars Farm, Morningthorpe, Norfolk. From growers, to agronomists, journalists and agricultural financial advisers, the walks are attracting a… Read More »Extra farm walk to meet popular demand
