Norfolk farmer squares off fields with Miscanthus
A Norfolk arable farmer is using Miscanthus to square off awkwardly shaped fields, in a…
Browsing: Biomass
Carlisle maize trials target ways of maximizing maize production
More than 60 maize growers and contractors from across the northwest had an insight into…
Maize variety selection for the 2023 growing season
Nine new varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s 2023 Forage Maize Descriptive Lists (DL),…
New varieties promise quality silage
Two new varieties from LG Seeds which have been added to the NIAB/BSPB Descriptive List…
Extra care will pay dividends when harvesting valuable maize crops this season
Higher maize growing costs coupled with a potential shortfall in silage quantity and quality due…
Using technology to optimise Miscanthus establishment
Optimising miscanthus establishment to identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions to achieve environmental gains, has…
Lincolnshire farm walk explores ideal solution for problem land
The Elwes Estate in Lincolnshire comprises 1000 hectares and in 2021 it took the decision…
Caution is needed to receive the full benefit, says Barenbrug
Growers may be keener than ever this year to keep valuable nitrates in the soil…
Cheshire farm walk showcases crop providing energy security in the UK
Farming both sustainable energy and food is top of the agenda for Cheshire arable farmer,…
North Yorkshire farmers host Miscanthus farm walk
Phillip and Chris Lazenby planted 22 hectares of Terravesta Athena in 2021 to help future…