THE WORLD LEADING MISCANTHUS SPECIALIST
Terravesta is cutting emissions and replacing the dependence on fossil-fuels with a regenerative, natural solution – Miscanthus.
Our vision is to develop plants which store carbon, improve our soils, enhance biodiversity and, to grow new sustainable markets, materials and products.
Terravesta Performance Hybrids are key players in the climate change revolution…
FIND OUT HOW
EVENTS
Farm Walks
Reading May Miscanthus Farm Walk , 26th May 2022 9:30 - 11:30 am
Basingstoke, Reading
Information
This Reading farm walk is held by kind permission of Miscanthus grower, Craig Livingstone. Guests will hear a short presentation from Terravesta and have the chance to meet the grower and see a Miscanthus crop, early on in its annual growth cycle.
Format
Visitors on the day will see a Miscanthus field. You will hear a short presentation from Terravesta, and have the opportunity to ask any questions. We will have complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits on offer and there will be a chance to network with other guests throughout.
Lincolnshire June Miscanthus Farm Walk , 1st Jun 2022 9:30 - 11:30 am
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Information
Come along to see how this Miscanthus crop is providing a steady, reliable income on a farm in Lincolnshire. This event is fantastic for those wanting to find out more about how Miscanthus can fit into your cropping rotation, and will be co-hosted by agricultural consultancy, Active Business Partnerships.
Format
Guests will hear a short presentation from Active Business Partnerships with information on the agricultural transition, and a short talk from Terravesta, about growing Miscanthus. We will have complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits on offer and there will be a chance to network with other guests throughout.
Warwickshire June Miscanthus Farm Walk , 16th Jun 2022 9:30 - 11:30 am
Warwick, Warwickshire
Information
Join us in Warwickshire to view a Miscanthus crop farmed by grower host, Harry Clark. Guests will hear a short presentation from Terravesta and have the chance to meet the grower and see a Miscanthus crop.
Format
Guests will hear a short presentation from Terravesta, about growing Miscanthus. We will have complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits on offer and there will be a chance to network with other guests throughout.
North Yorkshire September Miscanthus Farm Walk, 29th Sep 2022
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Information
Don't miss the chance to see a Miscanthus crop in its prime, just before senescence, on this North Yorkshire Miscanthus farm walk. Guests on the day will see a crop, meet the grower and learn about reaping the long-term financial and environmental benefits of Miscanthus.
Format
Guests will hear a short presentation from Terravesta, about growing Miscanthus. We will have complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits on offer and there will be a chance to network with other guests throughout.
Kidderminster October Miscanthus Farm Walk , 6th Oct 2022 9:30 - 11:30 am
Kidderminster
Information
Miscanthus Grower, Marcus Wilson, is showcasing his thriving Terravesta AthenaTM Miscanthus crop on this October farm walk.
Format
Visitors on the day will hear a short presentation from Terravesta, and have the chance to see the Miscanthus crop and quiz the Terravesta team. Marcus will be coming along to answer questions also, and we will be providing complimentary teas coffees and biscuits.
Wales October Miscanthus Farm Walk , 27th Oct 2022 9:30 - 11:30 am
Martletwy
Information
Join us on this Welsh farm walk to find out how Miscanthus grower, Paul Ratcliffe, is reaping the crop's benefits.
Format
Attendees will have the chance to meet the grower, hear a short presentation from Terravesta, and see a Miscanthus crop. We will have complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits available there will be plenty of opportunities for networking.
Northamptonshire November Miscanthus Farm Walk, 17th Nov 2022 9:30 - 11:30 am
Corby, Northamptonshire
Information
At this time of year, Miscanthus can look spectacular, as it starts to senesce. Join us on this December farm walk, to learn how grower host Jim Foster, has sen even more benefits than he bargained for, with the crop, including the freedom to concentrate on growing the business, while the miscanthus takes care of itself and blackgrass control.
Format
Guests will hear a short presentation from Terravesta, about growing Miscanthus. We will have complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits on offer and there will be a chance to network with other guests throughout.
MEET THE TEAM
Hamish Bichan
FINANCE DIRECTOR
William Cracroft-Eley
CHAIRMAN
Nat Le Roux
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alex Robinson
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Dr Michael Squance
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Mark Coleman
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT MANAGER
Stephen Roberson
FIELD CONSULTANT
Russell Fraser
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Andrzej Matyjewski
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR TERRAVESTA EUROPE LTD
Dr Jason Kam
R&D MANAGER
Alison Fisher
OPERATIONS & SALES ADMINISTRATOR
Debbie Bringloe
OFFICE MANAGER
Tracy Devlin-Gray
HEAD OF ACCOUNTS
Sophie Robinson
PR & COMMUNICATIONS
Pepper, Bessie, Orla & Dill
OFFICE PETS
Mark Coleman
CUSTOMER ACCOUNT MANAGER
Mark is a people person, and keeps the team laughing with his quick wit as well as bringing with him a wealth of experience in customer support. Past posts include branch management for a leading bank and financial consultancy for pensions and investments. He is highly skilled in problem-solving and ensures Terravesta growers are well-supported. He works closely with our planting team to develop our Harvest Hub and keeps our farmers fully updated.To speak to Mark click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Ice-cold pint of cider on a sunny day
HIDDEN TALENT
I have performed stand up comedy (successfully) and have been an extra in a film. I can play the guitar, ukulele, mandolin and am trying to learn the banjo
MOTO TO LIVE BY
In a world where you can be anything... be kind
Mark is a people person, and keeps the team laughing with his quick wit as well as bringing with him a wealth of experience in customer support. Past posts include branch management for a leading bank and financial consultancy for pensions and investments. He is highly skilled in problem-solving and ensures Terravesta growers are well-supported. He works closely with our planting team to develop our Harvest Hub and keeps our farmers fully updated.
To speak to Mark click here
To speak to Mark click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Ice-cold pint of cider on a sunny day
HIDDEN TALENT
I have performed stand up comedy (successfully) and have been an extra in a film. I can play the guitar, ukulele, mandolin and am trying to learn the banjo
MOTO TO LIVE BY
In a world where you can be anything... be kind
Stephen Roberson
FIELD CONSULTANT
Stephen has a background rooted in agriculture and assists growers who are interested in planting Miscanthus. He grew up on a mixed farm in the Norfolk Broads, and has a genuine passion for creating a greener industry. Past experience includes operations manager for AF Biomass, which involved coordinating straw deliveries to local renewable power stations, he also helped to set up and manage the East Norfolk Machinery Ring, which grew over the years and eventually became part of the AF Group. He’s not interested in the hard-sell, he wants to find out whether Miscanthus is a good fit for the farm business and supports growers on their journey with the crop.To speak to Stephen click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Kettle Chips crisps
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Helped set up and manage the East Norfolk Machinery Ring, which grew over the years and eventually became part of the AF Group
HIDDEN TALENT
I am a reasonably good cook, love giving dinner parties, hosting family
Stephen has a background rooted in agriculture and assists growers who are interested in planting Miscanthus. He grew up on a mixed farm in the Norfolk Broads, and has a genuine passion for creating a greener industry. Past experience includes operations manager for AF Biomass, which involved coordinating straw deliveries to local renewable power stations, he also helped to set up and manage the East Norfolk Machinery Ring, which grew over the years and eventually became part of the AF Group. He’s not interested in the hard-sell, he wants to find out whether Miscanthus is a good fit for the farm business and supports growers on their journey with the crop.
To speak to Stephen click here
To speak to Stephen click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Kettle Chips crisps
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Helped set up and manage the East Norfolk Machinery Ring, which grew over the years and eventually became part of the AF Group
HIDDEN TALENT
I am a reasonably good cook, love giving dinner parties, hosting family
Russell Fraser
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Russell facilitates growers with site preparation and is BASIS qualified, meaning he gives agronomic support throughout the Miscanthus lifecycle. His past experience includes 35 years of farm management, and his last post was on Babworth estate, where he got involved with renewables and niche crops. He’s always worked in farming and says Miscanthus ticks many boxes for the new ‘public money for public goods’ approach in agriculture. He’s a straight talker, understands where farmers are coming from, and believes Miscanthus has an important role to play in the future of our farms.To speak to Russell click here
Fun Facts
HIDDEN TALENT
Qualified electrical and EV charger installer
GUILTY PLEASURE
Yorkshire pudding filled with Mackies ice cream topped with raspberry jam
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Played county and three counties rugby
Russell facilitates growers with site preparation and is BASIS qualified, meaning he gives agronomic support throughout the Miscanthus lifecycle. His past experience includes 35 years of farm management, and his last post was on Babworth estate, where he got involved with renewables and niche crops. He’s always worked in farming and says Miscanthus ticks many boxes for the new ‘public money for public goods’ approach in agriculture. He’s a straight talker, understands where farmers are coming from, and believes Miscanthus has an important role to play in the future of our farms.
To speak to Russell click here
To speak to Russell click here
Fun Facts
HIDDEN TALENT
Qualified electrical and EV charger installer
GUILTY PLEASURE
Yorkshire pudding filled with Mackies ice cream topped with raspberry jam
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Played county and three counties rugby
Hamish Bichan
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Hamish Bichan has enjoyed consultancy, advisory and executive management roles in agriculture for over 25 years. He is an active member of the Terravesta management team, assisting with strategy implementation, budget forecasting and reporting and helping to maintain an effective supply chain, from farmers right through to end users.To speak to Hamish click here
Hamish Bichan has enjoyed consultancy, advisory and executive management roles in agriculture for over 25 years. He is an active member of the Terravesta management team, assisting with strategy implementation, budget forecasting and reporting and helping to maintain an effective supply chain, from farmers right through to end users.
To speak to Hamish click here
To speak to Hamish click here
William Cracroft-Eley
CHAIRMAN
Since planting Miscanthus at home in 2006 and realising its excellent potential as a stable farm enterprise on difficult land, William has made it his mission to bring order and transparency to Miscanthus supply.William established Terravesta Ltd in 2012 to deliver a secure and reliable national contract-based supply chain and develop the market for Miscanthus as the UK's no.1 energy crop.
To speak to William click here
Since planting Miscanthus at home in 2006 and realising its excellent potential as a stable farm enterprise on difficult land, William has made it his mission to bring order and transparency to Miscanthus supply.
William established Terravesta Ltd in 2012 to deliver a secure and reliable national contract-based supply chain and develop the market for Miscanthus as the UK's no.1 energy crop.
To speak to William click here
William established Terravesta Ltd in 2012 to deliver a secure and reliable national contract-based supply chain and develop the market for Miscanthus as the UK's no.1 energy crop.
To speak to William click here
Nat Le Roux
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nat joined the Terravesta team in September 2018 after investing in the business. He’s a financial whizz, having spent most of his career in financial markets and held the position of chief executive of IG Group as well as independent director of the London Metal Exchange. No stranger to the agricultural world, he now farms in East Suffolk and he joins the Terravesta board alongside positions of chairman for Scotgold Resources and strategy director of the Constitution Society, which he co-founded. Nat is highly experienced, and we’re pleased to have him on board as a driving force in shaping the Miscanthus bio-economy.Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Artisan British cheese
MOTTO TO LIVE BY
Carpe diem
FAVOURITE SONG
'Don't you want me' - Human League (1981)
Nat joined the Terravesta team in September 2018 after investing in the business. He’s a financial whizz, having spent most of his career in financial markets and held the position of chief executive of IG Group as well as independent director of the London Metal Exchange. No stranger to the agricultural world, he now farms in East Suffolk and he joins the Terravesta board alongside positions of chairman for Scotgold Resources and strategy director of the Constitution Society, which he co-founded. Nat is highly experienced, and we’re pleased to have him on board as a driving force in shaping the Miscanthus bio-economy.
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Artisan British cheese
MOTTO TO LIVE BY
Carpe diem
FAVOURITE SONG
'Don't you want me' - Human League (1981)
Alex Robinson
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Alex steers the Terravesta ship and leads the execution of the business strategy to deliver the board's vision. He plays a vital role in managing the diverse and growing Terravesta team. Having been with Terravesta since its inception, he's helped to establish a strong market position, ensuring Terravesta and Miscanthus remain at the forefront of the global bio-economy. He's a clear, ambitious thinker and brings out the very best in his fantastic team.To speak to Alex click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Home made pasta
GUILTY PLEASURE
Gardeners' Question Time
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Never assume anything
Alex steers the Terravesta ship and leads the execution of the business strategy to deliver the board's vision. He plays a vital role in managing the diverse and growing Terravesta team. Having been with Terravesta since its inception, he's helped to establish a strong market position, ensuring Terravesta and Miscanthus remain at the forefront of the global bio-economy. He's a clear, ambitious thinker and brings out the very best in his fantastic team.
To speak to Alex click here
To speak to Alex click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Home made pasta
GUILTY PLEASURE
Gardeners' Question Time
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Never assume anything
Andrzej Matyjewski
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR TERRAVESTA EUROPE LTD
Andrzej has worked in the agricultural biofuels sector for over ten years and has a strong background in biotechnical engineering. Based in Poland but frequently in the UK, his role is to deliver high quality, sustainable and completely traceable feedstocks and maintain a robust miscanthus supply chain between Eastern Europe and the UK.To speak to Andrzej click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Don’t feel guilty about pleasures!
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Use common sense!
I'M AFRAID OF
Stupidity
Andrzej has worked in the agricultural biofuels sector for over ten years and has a strong background in biotechnical engineering. Based in Poland but frequently in the UK, his role is to deliver high quality, sustainable and completely traceable feedstocks and maintain a robust miscanthus supply chain between Eastern Europe and the UK.
To speak to Andrzej click here
To speak to Andrzej click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Don’t feel guilty about pleasures!
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Use common sense!
I'M AFRAID OF
Stupidity
Dr Jason Kam
R&D MANAGER
Jason is a scientist with a background steeped in academia. He’s spent his career specialising in the study of farmed crops and among his many scientific accolades is achieving a PhD looking at molecular responses to drought in wheat. Jason first worked on Miscanthus research in 2016 and is now relishing the opportunity to transfer scientific knowledge into practical uses for Miscanthus which benefit our environment.
To speak to Jason click here
Fun Facts
SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME
I am Australian
GUILTY PLEASURE
Gun-Fu movies
FAVOURITE FOOD
Mum's home cooked meals
Jason is a scientist with a background steeped in academia. He’s spent his career specialising in the study of farmed crops and among his many scientific accolades is achieving a PhD looking at molecular responses to drought in wheat. Jason first worked on Miscanthus research in 2016 and is now relishing the opportunity to transfer scientific knowledge into practical uses for Miscanthus which benefit our environment.
To speak to Jason click here
Fun Facts
SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME
I am Australian
GUILTY PLEASURE
Gun-Fu movies
FAVOURITE FOOD
Mum's home cooked meals
Alison Fisher
OPERATIONS & SALES ADMINISTRATOR
Alison has now been managing and supporting Terravesta growers for 2 years, handling virtually all the contracts we produce and liaising daily with our processing plants. She is the first port of call for any grower or collection enquiry and is a vital cog within the operations team.To speak to Alison click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Dry white wine (can I have one now please?)
GUILTY PLEASURE
McDonalds
SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME
I used to play the bagpipes when I was a teenager (wouldn’t have enough puff to play them now)
Alison has now been managing and supporting Terravesta growers for 2 years, handling virtually all the contracts we produce and liaising daily with our processing plants. She is the first port of call for any grower or collection enquiry and is a vital cog within the operations team.
To speak to Alison click here
To speak to Alison click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Dry white wine (can I have one now please?)
GUILTY PLEASURE
McDonalds
SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME
I used to play the bagpipes when I was a teenager (wouldn’t have enough puff to play them now)
Debbie Bringloe
OFFICE MANAGER
Debbie manages the vital link between our growers, hauliers and end markets. She's pivotal in ensuring that the collection and delivery of bales from farm into energy plants and processing facilities runs smoothly and is all accounted for. Debbie also manages the growers and haulier's invoices and payments.To speak to Debbie click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Jack Daniels and diet coke (with ice please)
HIDDEN TALENT
I can touch my nose with my tongue
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Treat people as you wish to be treated yourself
Debbie manages the vital link between our growers, hauliers and end markets. She's pivotal in ensuring that the collection and delivery of bales from farm into energy plants and processing facilities runs smoothly and is all accounted for. Debbie also manages the growers and haulier's invoices and payments.
To speak to Debbie click here
To speak to Debbie click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Jack Daniels and diet coke (with ice please)
HIDDEN TALENT
I can touch my nose with my tongue
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Treat people as you wish to be treated yourself
Tracy Devlin-Gray
HEAD OF ACCOUNTS
Tracy has a keen eye for detail and is meticulous in her approach to accounting. With a diverse background in sales, marketing and strong accounting experience, she has a keen understanding of business workings. Tracy maintains a high standard of accounting methods and principals and provides invaluable support to the department.To speak to Tracy click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Cheese with salt and vinegar crisps
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Try to do something new everyday
I'M AFRAID OF
Team building days involving sailing
Tracy has a keen eye for detail and is meticulous in her approach to accounting. With a diverse background in sales, marketing and strong accounting experience, she has a keen understanding of business workings. Tracy maintains a high standard of accounting methods and principals and provides invaluable support to the department.
To speak to Tracy click here
To speak to Tracy click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Cheese with salt and vinegar crisps
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Try to do something new everyday
I'M AFRAID OF
Team building days involving sailing
Dr Michael Squance
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Mike heads up our ambitious science and research programme and oversees the development of new innovative technologies such as our ‘Harvest Hub’ information management platform. An IT genius, Mike overcomes any technical challenge we throw at him and manages all of our digital infrastructure. He also has an in-depth understanding of Miscanthus breeding, having formerly worked on the ‘GIANT LINK’ seed breeding project we ran with Aberystwyth University.
To speak to Michael click here
Fun Facts
I’M AFRAID OF
The internet going down at Terravesta
HIDDEN TALENT
Playing the keyboard and cornet
GUILTY PLEASURE
Table top gaming
Mike heads up our ambitious science and research programme and oversees the development of new innovative technologies such as our ‘Harvest Hub’ information management platform. An IT genius, Mike overcomes any technical challenge we throw at him and manages all of our digital infrastructure. He also has an in-depth understanding of Miscanthus breeding, having formerly worked on the ‘GIANT LINK’ seed breeding project we ran with Aberystwyth University.
To speak to Michael click here
Fun Facts
I’M AFRAID OF
The internet going down at Terravesta
HIDDEN TALENT
Playing the keyboard and cornet
GUILTY PLEASURE
Table top gaming
Sophie Robinson
PR & COMMUNICATIONS
Sophie is mad about writing, the environment and agriculture, which is the perfect mix for her role as ‘the voice of Terravesta’. Her background is in agricultural marketing and PR and before joining our team she worked for a leading agricultural PR agency. Sophie writes our newsletters, our news features in the press, our marketing literature and manages the social media, in fact she pretty much has a handle on most of the stuff we put out to the world!To speak to Sophie click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
G&T with lemon and lime
HIDDEN TALENT
I bake a good loaf
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving
Sophie is mad about writing, the environment and agriculture, which is the perfect mix for her role as ‘the voice of Terravesta’. Her background is in agricultural marketing and PR and before joining our team she worked for a leading agricultural PR agency. Sophie writes our newsletters, our news features in the press, our marketing literature and manages the social media, in fact she pretty much has a handle on most of the stuff we put out to the world!
To speak to Sophie click here
To speak to Sophie click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
G&T with lemon and lime
HIDDEN TALENT
I bake a good loaf
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving
Pepper, Bessie, Orla & Dill
OFFICE PETS
We love pets and have regular visits from our canine and feline favourites. Pepper is an easy going Parson Russell Terrier and a wise old girl with the right idea about how to spend her day. She mostly chills out with the girls in the accounts office, where she reclines in peace with the occasional bit of fuss (and ham). Dill the golden Cocker is less wise, thanklessly bounding around to find food, or looking for Orla, her apprentice. Orla, the Terrier pup is the youngest and she and Dill are as thick as thieves. Bessie used to be more of an office regular before Orla and Dill arrived, now seldom seen, she can be found hunting in the long grass.Fun Facts
PEPPER
Parsons Russell Terrier, 12 years old, leader of the pack
DILL
Cocker Spaniel, 1 year old, the underdog
ORLA
Mix of Border, Lakeland, Jack Russell & Yorkie Terrier, 6 months old, Dill's understudy
BESSIE
Semi feral cat, 12 years old, not a team player
We love pets and have regular visits from our canine and feline favourites. Pepper is an easy going Parson Russell Terrier and a wise old girl with the right idea about how to spend her day. She mostly chills out with the girls in the accounts office, where she reclines in peace with the occasional bit of fuss (and ham). Dill the golden Cocker is less wise, thanklessly bounding around to find food, or looking for Orla, her apprentice. Orla, the Terrier pup is the youngest and she and Dill are as thick as thieves. Bessie used to be more of an office regular before Orla and Dill arrived, now seldom seen, she can be found hunting in the long grass.
Fun Facts
PEPPER
Parsons Russell Terrier, 12 years old, leader of the pack
DILL
Cocker Spaniel, 1 year old, the underdog
ORLA
Mix of Border, Lakeland, Jack Russell & Yorkie Terrier, 6 months old, Dill's understudy
BESSIE
Semi feral cat, 12 years old, not a team player