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William Cracroft-Eley outlined why Miscanthus is a robust farm enterprise and a multi-level opportunity for UK farmers, at the Farm Business Innovation Show earlier this month. “We’re in exciting times, and certainly interesting times. We face high costs and challenging… Read More »Moving to a regime of better business security with Miscanthus

Unproductive fields are ideal sites for Miscanthus, and not only does it thrive in unfavourable conditions, it can help to restore the soil structure and fertility. Northamptonshire grower, Jim Foster, has planted Miscanthus on a field management plan to restore… Read More »Field case study: restoring damaged soils

The first Miscanthus farm walk of the year will take place in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Its free of charge to attend, and farmers interested in finding out more about Miscanthus are invited to come along and learn about growing markets for… Read More »First farm walk of 2018 announced

Strong growth in energy generation from biomass presents good opportunities for growing Miscanthus on long-term contracts, and increasing demand from whole bale power stations burning Miscanthus, means more planting is needed. Farmers interested in finding out about growing the crop… Read More »Last chance to book onto our Midlands farm walk

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

74% of farmers are more likely to diversify their land due to Brexit, according to results of a study from the Farm Business Innovation show. Terravesta will be speaking to farmers and landowners about maximising returns on marginal land with… Read More »Diversification is the future

Miscanthus farm walk at Ringstead Grange Held by kind permission of Jim Foster, Foster Farms (Ringstead) Ltd Date and time: Thursday 26th October, 08:30 for 09:00 – 12:30 Meeting venue: The Stanwick Hotel, West St, Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6QY Cost: F.O.C Catering: A breakfast… Read More »Northamptonshire Miscanthus breakfast event

According to the Welsh Government, approximately 80% of the land area in Wales is designated as a less favourable area (LFA). This means that production conditions are difficult, such as areas where land, climatic and cultivation conditions are poor. The… Read More »Opportunity for more Miscanthus growers in wales?

Strong growth in energy generation from biomass presents good opportunities for growing Miscanthus on long-term contracts, and increasing demand from whole bale power stations burning Miscanthus, means more planting is needed. Farmers interested in finding out about growing the crop… Read More »Calling all Midlands farmers