Farmers interested in seeing how Norfolk farmer Algy Garrod has benefited from a series of successful farm diversification projects including Miscanthus are invited to a free farm walk on Thursday 7 September. Co-hosted by the AF Group and Terravesta, the… Read More »Norfolk farmer Algy Garrod hosts Miscanthus farm walk this September
On 10 August 2023, the UK government published its long-awaited Biomass Strategy, which highlights the crucial role biomass plays in the country’s plans to achieve net zero carbon and energy security. Terravesta welcomes the report and its support for the… Read More »Terravesta welcomes support for Miscanthus planting for net zero in Government’s new Biomass Strategy
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
Investment in biomass research is ramping up, and our R&D department has calculated that over the last 30 years, at least £57 million, and counting, has been invested in the development of Miscanthus in the UK and Europe. “Interest in… Read More »Investment in Miscanthus research ramps up
We’re delighted to welcome Alex McCash to the Terravesta team as a field technician for our government-funded OMENZ project. Alex’s role is crucial to the future development of Miscanthus crops. He is working exclusively on our government-funded OMENZ project which… Read More »Meet our new field technician
Around 40% of UK carbon emissions are linked to the built environment, over half of which is linked to construction product and materials production, and the drive to net zero means sustainable materials are crucial to reaching the target. The… Read More »Miscanthus composite boards assist decarbonisation of construction sector
We’re delighted to announce that we have appointed Florian Ilias as our new managing director to grow new market opportunities and operations, as the demand for sustainable biomass increases. Florian’s role is to continue to advance the Miscanthus bioeconomy, growing… Read More »New MD appointed to grow Miscanthus market opportunities
Contractors contending with higher input costs and labour shortages are feeling the pinch this year. But an increasing number are finding a new opportunity in Miscanthus harvesting, adding an additional income stream at a quiet time of the year. Miscanthus… Read More »Harvesting Miscanthus adds additional income stream for growing number of contractors
Providing a guest blog this month, we have Duco Reitsma, CEO of Durecon Group, behind the patented product, Econcreed, a Miscanthus-based concrete that’s reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry… Construction is responsible for approximately 11% of global CO2 emissions.… Read More »Why is Miscanthus biomass so important in making construction more sustainable?
We are working with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) and Fera to find Miscanthus growers who are willing to take part in a Defra Biodiversity project. Defra wants to see the impacts of different headland management options… Read More »Growers wanted for Miscanthus biodiversity study
