Energy Now Expo – the renewable energy event for farmers and landowners- was a great success for us this year, and we had plenty going on… George Robinson spoke in the energy crops conference session about the economics of growing… Read More »Success at Energy Now Expo
When you’ve tried different cereal crops to combat establishment due to dry land and blackgrass resistance, without any success, it’s reassuring to know there are profitable alternatives out there that conquer the problem Arable and beef cattle farmer, and pub… Read More »Farm walk to highlight miscanthus solution for problem land with establishment issues
After a busy few weeks running our forums for growers throughout the UK, we’re pleased with some great attendance and constructive feedback. Working closely with our growers is of utmost importance, and these forums give us a chance to knowledge… Read More »Great feedback at our grower forums
Norfolk Farm walk January 26th The next farm walk will take place next week, on Tuesday January 26th, at Abbey Farm, East Walton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1PP, held by kind permission of Bill and Tom Lewis. Achieving a tremendous 8.82 tonnes per… Read More »Farm walks and grower forum dates
Helen Holman – events co-ordinator As a miscanthus grower herself, and an expert in biomass business development, Helen brings with her plenty of hands-on experience. Having worked with Terravesta in a marketing role since July 2014, she’s now heading up… Read More »Meet the new additions to the team
The verdict of 200 global leaders agreeing in Paris that the reduction of carbon emissions is crucial to limit the rise in global temperatures, is good news for the renewable energy industry. And, with the agricultural sector accounting for 23.5 per… Read More »Environmental and economic case for growing miscanthus put forward at agri-renewables event
The mild winter we’ve seen so far is having an effect on all crops in the UK, not least miscanthus, which in some cases has not senesced fully. Because of the lack of frosts, typical at this time of year,… Read More »Growers should cut as soon as conditions allow
At Terravesta, we’ve been speaking to Prof Angela Karp and Dr Alison Haughton from Rothamsted Research, the longest running agricultural research station in the world, to find out about a study that’s been conducted into the benefits miscanthus can have… Read More »Miscanthus will reinstate arable landscape biodiversity
With the festive season upon us, we thought we’d feature a ‘twist’ on the traditional 12 days of Christmas by looking back at some of the amazing highlights of our most successful year yet…2015. It’s been a record-breaker in so… Read More »The 12 months of Terravesta
Extra farm walk to meet popular demand Interest from new growers in miscanthus is growing, and as a result of unprecedented demand, we’ve issued a new date in the calendar for an extra farm walk. The walk will take place… Read More »Dates for growers
