Free event
A showcase of long-term opportunities with miscanthus co-hosted by Niab and Terravesta as a part of CHCx3.
Date: Wednesday 26th February
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Location: Hackthorn, Lincoln
Refreshments and lunch provided
This hands-on event will provide valuable insights into:
• Innovative Miscanthus harvesting methods with live demonstration
• Financial returns and opportunities for farmers
• Miscanthus crop life-cycles and long-term benefits
• The impressive carbon storage potential of this sustainable crop
• Growing market opportunities for Miscanthus
Speakers
• William Cracroft-Eley, Terravesta chairman, and Florian Ilias, Terravesta managing director, presenting the business case for Miscanthus
• Dr Lydia Smith Niab, discussing insight into what crops to grow for strong carbon storage, outlining the Centre for High Carbon Capture Cropping project and how it will help farmers to grow more resilient crops
• Dr Chris Ashman, post-doctoral research associate, IBERS, and Dr Michal Mos at Terravesta, will discuss the latest research into Miscanthus plant breeding
• Tim Russon, Lincoln-based contractor, will demonstrate field cutting
• Robert Meadley, agricultural business consultant, divisional partner at Brown and Co, will update on Sustainable Farming Incentive payments that Miscanthus is eligible for