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08/10/2026

Have you ever seen a house made from Miscanthus?
Reg and Ed were visiting some new growers in Herefordshire this week and decided to pop in and take a look at the new Miscanthus house being built nearby.
Made using locally grown Miscanthus, the house is breathable, sustainable and designed to be toasty warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
It’s fantastic to see Miscanthus being used in such an innovative way, We can’t wait to see it finished — and to see just how amazing it looks!
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23/09/2026

£233 million gone in hours.

With the latest SFI funding fully allocated within a matter of hours, it’s a timely reminder that relying solely on government schemes can leave farmers competing for a limited pot of money.

Miscanthus offers a different approach. 🌱

Planted once Miscanthus can be harvested year after year — with a productive lifespan of 25+ years. It’s a low-input crop with potential for a reliable long-term income stream, while also bringing environmental benefits.

Instead of waiting for the next grant window to open, you could planting Miscanthus be part of securing your farm’s future?

Grow an asset. Secure your income. Plan for the long term.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/payments-schemes/environmental-schemes/233m-of-sfi26-money-all-spent-within-matter-of-hours?fw_source=home_latestnews

Fears that the funds available for Window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) would disappear quickly have come to fruition with all the money

18/09/2026

Make those cosy winter evenings even better with our reliable Miscanthus firelighters — perfect for getting your fire going quickly and easily.

Stock up now and keep the warmth glowing all winter long!
https://www.carbontrap.org/miscanthus-giganteus-products/miscanthus-firelighters

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07/09/2026

Unlike annual crops, Miscanthus is a perennial crop with an extensive, fine root system that reaches deep into the soil. This helps the plant access moisture and maintain soil structure, while avoiding the repeated annual cultivation that can disturb the soil and increase moisture loss.
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By keeping the soil covered and undisturbed for longer, Miscanthus can help retain valuable soil moisture where it’s needed — in the ground, rather than allowing it to be lost to the atmosphere.

03/08/2026

https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/establishment/drilling/poor-harvest-prompts-rethink-on-winter-drilling-plans

With winter drilling becoming increasingly challenging, many farmers are rethinking their options.

Plant Miscanthus and reduce your exposure to volatile global markets while securing a reliable income for 20+ years. No annual replanting, Minimal inputs, predictable returns
A resilient crop for your farms future.

Could Miscanthus be the right fit for your farm?

Disappointing yields, high input costs, low prices and increasingly unpredictable weather are prompting some arable farmers to question whether it is

23/07/2026

Miscanthus is less economically vulnerable than many other crops because it requires no fertiliser and very little diesel, reducing production costs and limiting the impact of fluctuations in fertiliser and diesel prices. This graph compares the costs of growing wheat with those of growing miscanthus, highlighting the differences in their economic sensitivity to fertiliser and diesel inputs.

10/07/2026

From Miscanthus rhizome lifting and planting to harvesting, cutting, baling, and innovative Miscanthus product development, we do it all. Our experienced team has you covered. Call us today 01823 802257.

25/06/2026

Miscanthus (or elephant grass) thrives in the heat. As a C₄ photosynthetic plant, it is uniquely adapted to high temperatures and intense sunlight.

15/06/2026

Miscanthus grower wanted!!

02/06/2026

Miscanthus Building