A miscanthus farm walk and power station tour will explore how farmers can benefit from a renewable crop that’s powering local homes, helping to offset farm carbon emissions, and providing a long-term sustainable income.
This event will take place on Tuesday 24th September in north Lincolnshire, hosted by grower, Colin Chappell, near Brigg, followed by a tour of Brigg Renewable Energy Power Plant.
Co-hosted by miscanthus specialist Terravesta and not-for-profit farmers buying group Woldmarsh, visitors will learn about growing, harvesting and supplying miscanthus whole bales to Brigg Renewable Energy Power Plant, and about the importance of buying groups in modern UK agriculture.
In addition to Colin’s experience with the crop, Lincolnshire-based contractor, Tim Russon will give harvesting overview and cover the crop’s resilience and Brigg Renewable Energy Power Plant fuel director Rob Wood will discuss the increased demand for Miscanthus bales as a high calorie feedstock.
“Terravesta has a long-term contract to ramp up supply to 25,000 tonnes annually into Brigg Renewable Energy Power Plant,” says Florian Ilias, Terravesta managing director. “We also have a long-term contract to supply Snetterton Renewable Energy Power Plant in Norfolk.
“Farmers attending this event will have 10% off the cost for spring 2025 Terravesta AthenaTM planting,” adds Florian.
This year Colin Chappell planted an additional 4.7 hectares of Terravesta AthenaTM miscanthus next to his current 26-hectare crop.
“British farmers are in unknown territory,” he says. “Miscanthus offers numerous advantages, including long-term financial security, robust markets, and environmental benefits. With miscanthus, you have to take a long-term view and look at the guaranteed returns from an upfront investment.”
“It provides an income each year, with next to no inputs post-establishment. In addition, the miscanthus fields teem with wildlife and the crop is a valuable carbon sink,” he adds.
The event includes a light buffet, to book a place click here.
