At Terravesta, we always emphasise the importance of producing dry crop (with a moisture content of 16% or less) to secure best possible returns. At this time of year, balancing the desire to bale with the need to ensure optimum… Read More »Don’t rush – bale dry!
This weekend marked a month since the Hackthorn Miscanthus was cut and laid in the swath. Despite a relatively long dry spell, there are still some green canes. They are, at last, getting paler and harder to find, so probably… Read More »Hackthorn harvest update: Holding back the baler
While the Terravesta team has had a busy couple of days at the Energy Now Expo in Telford, two windy drying days was enough to get started with harvesting Flagleaf Farming’s Miscanthus. Last week local contractor Tim Russon made quick… Read More »Harvesting Begins
Terravesta is pleased to announce that its regional Miscanthus forums are back by popular demand. Throughout February, it will be hosting four free half-day events across the country – giving existing and prospective growers the opportunity to meet face-to-face with Terravesta’s… Read More »Free meetings to put Miscanthus in the spotlight
There’s no denying that it’s been a trying winter for UK farming so far. Storms and heavy rain have led to flooding across the country, with many farmers unable to access their land due to waterlogged ground conditions. But fear… Read More »Combat wet winters with low risks and high returns
With current weather conditions continuing to affect traditional game cover nationwide, farms are now looking to Miscanthus as a low-maintenance, cost-effective and more reliable alternative. Unlike maize, sorghum and other typical cover options, the crop offers reliable game cover year… Read More »Raise your game with Miscanthus
Now that the application process for the Energy Crops Scheme (ECS) has come to a close, it’s time to take stock and look forward to the next phase of growth for the Miscanthus market. It’s an exciting time, as early… Read More »A new chapter for planting
I’m delighted to announce that Terravesta will be hosting its second annual Miscanthus Workshop on 15th October at Hackthorn Village Hall, Lincolnshire . Following last year’s popular event, I very much look forward to welcoming you back this year to show you… Read More »Welcome back to Hackthorn
Terravesta has welcomed agronomist and Miscanthus expert Andy Lee to its team as Farms Advisory Manager. Andy’s new role will see him assisting growers, offering bespoke advice on how to get the most out of their crop, whilst working closely… Read More »Terravesta appoints Farms Advisory Manager
July saw Terravesta exhibiting at the Great Yorkshire Show, where we officially launched our new Grower Fuel Loop (GFL) – a scheme that offers our termed Miscanthus growers the unique opportunity to meet on-farm heat requirements by growing their own biomass. As… Read More »Earn while you burn with our new GFL scheme
