Aberystwyth University scientists will be able to speed up the breeding of the perennial energy grass miscanthus, as part of a £37 million UK government package to boost biomass production. Thanks to investment of more than £2 million through the… Read More »Biomass research project to tackle climate change boosted by £2m investment
A project to facilitate more planting of the perennial bioenergy crop, Miscanthus, has been awarded over £3.3 million in funding through the second phase of the government’s Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme, to contribute to 2050 net zero targets. Miscanthus specialist,… Read More »UK government provides £3.3 million in funding to Miscanthus upscaling project
A 1,312-hectare estate near the picturesque town of Malmesbury in Wiltshire has planted 20 hectares of Miscanthus, with plans to grow more, to reduce the farm’s environmental impact and concentrate efforts on growing healthy, high-yielding food crops. Farm manager and… Read More »Miscanthus helps Wiltshire estate boost environmental credentials
Our operations manager, Russell Fraser has been travelling around the UK to ensure new Terravesta Athena™ Miscanthus crops get off to the best possible start. Our growers receive rhizomes, planters and agronomic support and guidance on establishment and this year… Read More »Good establishment despite challenging planting season
A new study demonstrates the potential of drones with multi-spectral cameras to predict the number of Miscanthus bales that will be harvested from an annual crop. The study is part of a tranche of research and development focused on streamlining… Read More »Pioneering new research paves the way to Miscanthus yield prediction
Terravesta celebrated its first decade in business by hosting a birthday party at Groundswell Show. The firm welcomed growers and friends of the business to join them in raising a glass and enjoying some forage harvester cake, with a few words… Read More »Terravesta celebrates a decade in business with a birthday party at Groundswell
Interest in Miscanthus is booming. We’ve had our best harvest year ever due to improved crop performance, more planting and a fantastic growing season. With big ambitions for more planting to help decarbonise our economy, we welcome two experts… Read More »New agri-tech and sales expert to support more Miscanthus growing
Harry Clark and his second-generation farming family took the forward-thinking decision to plant Miscanthus as an important part of their farm’s diversification, to make life a little easier for everyone, while being more gentle on the planet. These Miscanthus fields,… Read More »Warwickshire farm host Harry Clark says farmers would be mad not to choose Miscanthus
The Elwes Estate in Lincolnshire comprises 1000 hectares and in 2021 the estate took the decision to plant Miscanthus on six fields which were making a loss in the arable rotation. These fields will be showcased on a farm walk… Read More »Lincolnshire farm walk explores ideal solution for problem land
Now is a good opportunity to apply post-emergence sprays on your Miscanthus crop, to clean them up and boost yields. During this dry spell, it’s a way to boost yields by reducing water and nutrient competition from weeds at a… Read More »The importance of post-emergence sprays
