Replacing the over use of fossil fuels with sustainable solutions is not just for policy makers, everyone can do their bit and our Miscanthus fuel range is a plant-based alternative to unsustainable fuels which is also good for the… Read More »Combating climate change with Miscanthus fuels
With political uncertainty forecast for the foreseeable future and wheat prices at their lowest for two years, this is a good time to consider planting our new rhizome-based Miscanthus variety, Terravesta Athena™. Terravesta Athena™ has delivered staggering results in commercial-scale… Read More »Miscanthus planting offer
Winter is upon us and by now your new Terravesta AthenaTM crops will have had their first frosts. The first frosts will trigger the plants to dieback (senesce). A week to 10 days after the first frosts the Athena will… Read More »Top tips for 1st year Terravesta Athena crops
Alex Robinson updates on increases to contract pricing and a new format for harvest declarations… Contract Pricing and Operational Update With the arrival of 2020, we are happy to announce your contract price has increased by 2.6% in line with… Read More »Miscanthus harvest declaration changes
IBERS scientists have significantly advanced the UK’s capacity to deliver sustainable biomass through their pioneering work in the Miscanspeed project, funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The project has fast-tracked the breeding process by implementing… Read More »Accelerating the Future of Biomass: IBERS Scientists Fast-Track Miscanthus Breeding with Genomic Innovation
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), once positioned as a cornerstone of England’s post-BPS agricultural policy, has failed to deliver meaningful support for many UK farmers. Intended to reward environmental stewardship while providing a stable income stream, the scheme has instead… Read More »Miscanthus seen as stable option for UK farmers in 2026
With the 2025 cereal harvest season in full swing, many farmers are reflecting on what has been another volatile year for arable cropping, early-season droughts, increasing input costs, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding agri-environment payments have all played their part.… Read More »Why 2026 should be the year you plant Miscanthus
Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme Project OMENZ was established to address key barriers in the commercial-scale planting of Miscanthus, a perennial biomass crop central to achieving the UK’s net-zero carbon targets by 2050. With only ~9,000 hectares under cultivation in 2023… Read More »Project OMENZ – final report summary (phase 2)
As Europe accelerates its transition to low-carbon energy and sustainable land use, demand for perennial biomass crops such as Miscanthus is gaining significant momentum – particularly in the Netherlands and Denmark, where ambitious government targets and environmental legislation are reshaping… Read More »Surging demand for Miscanthus in Europe
Many UK Miscanthus growers are seeing a strong 2025 harvest, with average reported yields up by 20% compared to last year. The uplift is attributed to a combination of favourable weather conditions, increased adoption of the high yielding Terravesta Athena… Read More »20% increase in 2025 Miscanthus harvest yields
