Terravesta is a leader in the global perennial biomass sector, combining agritech innovation with a robust supply chain. The company specialises in Miscanthus, a carbon negative perennial grass with strong environmental credentials and a growing market for sustainable solutions and is working to transform the way UK agriculture produces raw materials.

Primarily grown for bioenergy, Miscanthus provides a renewable source of power and heat. Increasingly, it’s also being used as a livestock bedding material. Beyond energy, it has diverse uses including composite construction materials, and potential medicinal uses, it’s also gaining traction for its role in phytoremediation and soil improvement.

Terravesta works with farmers to grow Miscanthus, buys back the harvested crop each year, and has been developing ways to see how to make the crop more efficient, getting more energy (and value) from each hectare of the crop for farmers, developing new varieties and techniques to enable the grass to be grown from a seed.

The business is deeply involved in research and development, collaborating with universities, plant breeders, and government-backed projects to improve Miscanthus genetics and agronomy. These efforts aim to enhance yield, resilience to climate variability, and adaptability to different soil types, while reducing input requirements.

The company not only supplies planting material and agronomic support but also contracts directly with growers, guaranteeing a market for their crop, with an inflation-linked income. Miscanthus harvested by farmers is purchased by Terravesta and processed into a range of products, from whole Miscanthus bales renewable electricity generation, to raw materials for sustainable construction and packaging.

This model provides farmers with price certainty and reduces market risk, an increasingly important factor as traditional commodity markets face volatility. Terravesta’s long-term contracts typically span more than a decade, reflecting the perennial nature of the crop and providing stability for farm business planning.

Miscanthus captures and stores carbon in the soil, improves its structure, and supports biodiversity. With no requirement for fertiliser after establishment and minimal annual maintenance, the crop is well-suited to less productive land, making it suitable for areas not ideal for growing food, helping diversify farm incomes while meeting sustainability targets.  

From its headquarters in Lincolnshire, Terravesta supports a nationwide network of growers, logistics partners, and processors. The company’s blend of agritech expertise, farmer engagement, and commercial foresight is helping shape a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future, both for its supply chain partners and for the wider UK farming sector.

For more information please visit the Terravesta website