When to cut Ideally, when the cane is cut there will be little green left on the plant but in mild winters this may not be the case. The standing crop is unlikely to senesce more beyond the end of… Read More »Harvest ’25 – cut as soon as conditions allow
Denmark is embracing Miscanthus, also known as elephant grass, as a versatile crop that addresses a range of environmental and agricultural challenges while opening new market opportunities. The country’s farming practices and sustainability goals make it an ideal fit. Miscanthus… Read More »Miscanthus in Denmark gains momentum
In a year that has seen the horror of armed conflict spreading across so many continents, leaders seek to secure their position through military might over negotiation or democratic support. For the multitudes of those caught in the midst of,… Read More »Our chairman’s festive message
A new research project aims to help UK farmers and growers target net zero and build farming resilience through diversifying their arable and forage cropping. Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta, is a partner in the project, which aims to develop a standardised… Read More »New research set to explore carbon capture with Miscanthus, and other crops
Farmers are invited to attend a farm walk showcasing a Miscanthus crop growing on flooded Yorkshire farmland on Wednesday 29th January 2020. New research has shown that Miscanthus not only thrives on waterlogged land, it helps to stabilise flooded soils… Read More »Miscanthus farm walk showcases crop on flooded land
Last year’s message was full of the excitement of COP 26, and the sincerity of our government’s commitment to the environment, global warming, renewables, and sustainable living. As if to reinforce that, this summer saw record-breaking heat and drought acrossthe … Read More »Our chairman’s seasonal message: Looking ahead to an exciting year for perennial crops
The term ‘marginal land’ gets a lot of mileage in the farming press, but what does it mean? Generally, ‘marginal land’ is thought of as land which has little or no potential for profit. It often has poor soil or… Read More »Field case study: defining marginal land
Miscanthus is a hardy perennial energy crop that can help to increase soil health and stability. One crop which has proven to increase the stability in the field it was planted on, is being showcased on a Miscanthus farm walk,… Read More »Farm walk showcases soil benefits of energy crop
A government-funded team of researchers is exploring the potential of crops like Miscanthus, willow, and alder as alternative sources of income for farmers. The UK-wide initiative assesses the viability of biomass crops to improve farm revenues and environmental sustainability. As… Read More »Biomass crop research aims to boost rural economy
Phil Greenway, our crop consultant, gives his perspective on what’s been a successful planting year, despite the weather challenges. We are pleased to report that this year’s Miscanthus planting has gone well. Our efforts spanned across the UK, reaching from… Read More »2024 Miscanthus planting success!
