Farmers looking to hedge the uncertainty of Brexit are being invited to consider growing Miscanthus, an energy crop that offers a long-term, stable income, as well as helping the environment. Miscanthus is a hardy perennial crop that’s harvested annually and… Read More »Stable income in uncertain times for Yorkshire farmer
Hopefully the good weather is here to stay. This year’s harvest has been testing, and it’s the first spring where Miscanthus growers in the East of England have had to experience what the West and South West have to go… Read More »Harvest Update
We have been inundated with interest for Miscanthus planting for this spring and the next. We have a record area of Miscanthus rhizomes going in, from a total of 22 growers planting crop this year. It means that we now… Read More »Record Miscanthus planting this spring
Norfolk’s new biomass power station is fuelling an increased demand for Miscanthus to be grown in the county, and farmers wanting to find out more about the crop are invited to a harvest demonstration this March. East Norfolk Miscanthus growers,… Read More »Miscanthus harvest demo announced to feed regional interest
Yorkshire farmer, Richard McNeil, is showcasing his 10-year-old Miscanthus crop on a farm walk taking place on 28th February so that other farmers can see how the crop has worked for him. “We planted 24 hectares of Miscanthus is 2008,… Read More »Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk showcasing prosperous 10-year-old crop
Offsetting the need for imported oil, gas and coal has never been more crucial. The latest projections state that the need for feasible alternatives to reduce global warming is now at a critical level. The bioenergy crop Miscanthus is playing a key… Read More »The seeds to grow a low carbon economy
Some older Miscanthus crops are not fulfilling their yield potential due to issues like compaction, and simple remediation practices such as subsoiling and ground cultivation can increase crop quality and yield significantly. One Lincolnshire field which has seen a yield… Read More »Farm case study: remedial work increases yield
We’re pleased to announce that again this year, Miscanthus prices have increased, and growers on long term contracts with Terravesta continue to reap the benefits of index-linked price rises. Also among the 2018 updates are reduced penalties for early bale… Read More »Best ever Miscanthus price for 2018
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
Richard McNeil is a Yorkshire farmer who planted Miscanthus as a buffer to the price volatility associated with cereal crops. “We planted 24 hectares of Miscanthus in 2008, when cereals were making £60 per tonne, and it’s offered a stable… Read More »Farm case study: stable income in uncertain times
