THE WORLD’S LEADING MISCANTHUS SPECIALIST
TERRAVESTA IS REPLACING THE GLOBAL DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS WITH MISCANTHUS – A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO OUR PLANET’S ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS
WHY MISCANTHUS?
Carbon dioxide levels are at their highest for 650,000 years, sea levels are rising, polar ice is melting, and global temperatures are at a record high.
Terravesta is on a mission to manage the world’s natural resources responsibly, helping to replace the dependence on fossil fuels with a sustainable plant-based alternative – Miscanthus.
Miscanthus is a key player in the climate change revolution.
TERRAVESTA EVENTS
Power Plant Private Tours
Information
Please register your interest here for our private tours of both Brigg and Snetterton Renewable Energy Plants.
We will be hosting intimate monthly tours of each power plant. This is an ideal opportunity to get an insight into how Miscanthus is utilised to provide energy for thousands of local homes.
We will be hosting intimate monthly tours of each power plant. This is an ideal opportunity to get an insight into how Miscanthus is utilised to provide energy for thousands of local homes.
Format
Lunch followed by a private tour of the power station.
Northamptonshire Miscanthus Farm Walk , 21st Nov 2019
Bulwick
Information
This November 21st we're in Northamptonshire, on Ashley Eastland's farm. Visitors can find out how the hands off nature of the Miscanthus crop has allowed Ashley to diversify the farm business further and open a pet food shop.
Format
The free to attend breakfast farm walk will include a complimentary meal, a presentation from Terravesta and a chance to tour the Miscanthus crop.
Lancashire Miscanthus Farm Walk , 5th Dec 2019
Preston
Information
Miscanthus grower Benjamin Towers will showcase his crop right ahead of the first harvest. This farm walk will make for an interesting morning because the crop is grown primarily to feed the on-site biomass boiler.
Format
Join us on the 5th December for a free Miscanthus farm walk, a complimentary breakfast, a talk from Terravesta and a tour of the crop.
MEET THE TEAM
Hamish Bichan
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
William Cracroft-Eley
CHAIRMAN
George Robinson
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Nat le Roux
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alex Robinson
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Russell Armstrong
HEAD OF AGRONOMY
Sam Buckby
R&D MANAGER
Alison Fisher
OPERATIONS AND GROWER SUPPORT
Debbie Bringloe
OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS OFFICER
Tracy Devlin-Gray
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Simon Calder
PRODUCTION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Dr Michael Squance
HEAD OF IT DEVELOPMENT
Nicola Wozniak
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
David Pattison
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Andrzej Matyjewski
MANAGER OF POLAND & EASTERN EUROPE
Sophie Wilesmith
COMMUNICATIONS
Mikolaj Glodek
FIELD ASSISTANT
Mike Cooper
SOUTHERN REGION
Rafal Plaszewski
FIELD ASSISTANT
Ben Booth
SALES MANAGER
Lynn Griffen
SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER
Pepper, Bessie, Orla & Dill
OFFICE PETS
Russell Armstrong
HEAD OF AGRONOMY
Russell has worked in farming most of his life, since aged 11 in fact, where he launched his career on a pig farm, helping out at weekends. Russell has an agricultural degree from Harper Adams and since then he’s worked on farms in one capacity or another, from a harvest supervisor post with G’s, a farm manager at Coldham Estate in Cambridgeshire, to an agronomist at Frontier. A self-confessed geek, Russell relished the opportunity to become a BASIS qualified agronomist and won ‘reserve champion’ for the Barry Orme Shield award – a big deal in agronomy. He still partakes in training sprayer operators, farmers and agronomists in his spare time. His role at Terravesta is dedicated to helping growers to improve crop performance.To speak to Russell click here
Fun Facts
HIDDEN TALENT
DJing under my pseudonym Tone Def Cowboy
SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME
I was the farmer face of Co-op onions and appeared on millions of bags of onions and shallots in the supermarkets
MOTO TO LIVE BY
Never knowingly under-engineer
Russell has worked in farming most of his life, since aged 11 in fact, where he launched his career on a pig farm, helping out at weekends. Russell has an agricultural degree from Harper Adams and since then he’s worked on farms in one capacity or another, from a harvest supervisor post with G’s, a farm manager at Coldham Estate in Cambridgeshire, to an agronomist at Frontier. A self-confessed geek, Russell relished the opportunity to become a BASIS qualified agronomist and won ‘reserve champion’ for the Barry Orme Shield award – a big deal in agronomy. He still partakes in training sprayer operators, farmers and agronomists in his spare time. His role at Terravesta is dedicated to helping growers to improve crop performance.
To speak to Russell click here
To speak to Russell click here
Fun Facts
HIDDEN TALENT
DJing under my pseudonym Tone Def Cowboy
SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME
I was the farmer face of Co-op onions and appeared on millions of bags of onions and shallots in the supermarkets
MOTO TO LIVE BY
Never knowingly under-engineer
Hamish Bichan
OPERATIONS 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
George Robinson
MANAGING DIRECTOR
With an enduring interest in the environment and sustainability, George brings extensive marketing and management expertise to Terravesta. He has over 20 years experience in owning and running major food and drink retail and manufacturing operations and has seamlessly transferred these skills to the agricultural sector. George has a natural pioneering spirit, an unflinching tenacity and a strong belief in his cause, and these qualities have been a major driving force in the continued success of Terravesta.To speak to George click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Dambusters Ale
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
I’m still alive!
HIDDEN TALENT
Harmonica
With an enduring interest in the environment and sustainability, George brings extensive marketing and management expertise to Terravesta. He has over 20 years experience in owning and running major food and drink retail and manufacturing operations and has seamlessly transferred these skills to the agricultural sector. George has a natural pioneering spirit, an unflinching tenacity and a strong belief in his cause, and these qualities have been a major driving force in the continued success of Terravesta.
To speak to George click here
To speak to George click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Dambusters Ale
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
I’m still alive!
HIDDEN TALENT
Harmonica
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 I 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 I LIVE BY
Carpe diem
FAVOURITE SONG
'Don't you want me' - Human League (1981)
Alex Robinson
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Alex plays a vital role in managing day-to-day operations. His strong relationships with growers help him strive to deliver a consistent, reliable service and his commitment to Miscanthus market development has been pivotal to the company's growth. Having been with Terravesta since its inception, he's helped to establish a clear presence in the agricultural community, ensuring Terravesta and Miscanthus remain at the forefront of the UK energy crops market.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 plays a vital role in managing day-to-day operations. His strong relationships with growers help him strive to deliver a consistent, reliable service and his commitment to Miscanthus market development has been pivotal to the company's growth. Having been with Terravesta since its inception, he's helped to establish a clear presence in the agricultural community, ensuring Terravesta and Miscanthus remain at the forefront of the UK energy crops market.
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
Sam Buckby
R&D MANAGER
Sam's role is crucial to the future development of miscanthus crops. Sam co-ordinates the large-scale Miscanthus field trials with existing varieties and new hybrids to assess complex plant traits and various environmental interactions between different sites. His practical knowledge is invaluable in examining annual crop performance, but also in future miscanthus breeding development.To speak to Sam click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Ribena
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
My masters degree
GUILTY PLEASURE
Taylor Swift
Sam's role is crucial to the future development of miscanthus crops. Sam co-ordinates the large-scale Miscanthus field trials with existing varieties and new hybrids to assess complex plant traits and various environmental interactions between different sites. His practical knowledge is invaluable in examining annual crop performance, but also in future miscanthus breeding development.
To speak to Sam click here
To speak to Sam click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Ribena
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
My masters degree
GUILTY PLEASURE
Taylor Swift
Alison Fisher
OPERATIONS AND GROWER SUPPORT
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
OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS OFFICER
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
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Tracy manages the day-to-day invoicing and grower payments and ensures reconciliations are carried out accurately and on time. She 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 manages the day-to-day invoicing and grower payments and ensures reconciliations are carried out accurately and on time. She 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
Simon Calder
PRODUCTION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Simon is putting Miscanthus on the world stage. His job is to continue to advance the Miscanthus bio-economy by taking new varieties and upscaling them for a plethora of applications including bioenergy, biofuels and biomaterials. He has an impressive track record of establishing new markets and was pivotal in the development, scale up and commercialisation of beetroot juice under the “LoveBeets” brand, which is available in over 9.5 thousand retail outlets across North America today. His career has come full circle and he’s back in the renewable energy sector, having originally done his MBA at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, with a thesis focused on long term buyer-supplier relationships within the UK biomass industry.To speak to Simon click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
A week’s fly-fishing in Scotland,
(my wife hates fly-fishing so this has to be my guilty pleasure)!
(my wife hates fly-fishing so this has to be my guilty pleasure)!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY
The cure for idleness is curiosity.
There is no cure for curiosity…
There is no cure for curiosity…
FAVOURITE BOOK
First Light by Geoffrey Wellum
Simon is putting Miscanthus on the world stage. His job is to continue to advance the Miscanthus bio-economy by taking new varieties and upscaling them for a plethora of applications including bioenergy, biofuels and biomaterials. He has an impressive track record of establishing new markets and was pivotal in the development, scale up and commercialisation of beetroot juice under the “LoveBeets” brand, which is available in over 9.5 thousand retail outlets across North America today. His career has come full circle and he’s back in the renewable energy sector, having originally done his MBA at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, with a thesis focused on long term buyer-supplier relationships within the UK biomass industry.
To speak to Simon click here
To speak to Simon click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
A week’s fly-fishing in Scotland,
(my wife hates fly-fishing so this has to be my guilty pleasure)!
(my wife hates fly-fishing so this has to be my guilty pleasure)!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY
The cure for idleness is curiosity.
There is no cure for curiosity…
There is no cure for curiosity…
FAVOURITE BOOK
First Light by Geoffrey Wellum
Dr Michael Squance
HEAD OF IT DEVELOPMENT
Affectionately known to the Terravesta team as ‘Squancey’, Michael is an IT genius who overcomes any technical challenge we throw at him. He has a vital role in overseeing our internal management systems, our newsletter, the website and our data. He’s also heavily involved with our plant breeding research and records real harvest and crop handling information. Michael not only brings IT expertise, but has an in-depth understanding of Miscanthus, 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
Affectionately known to the Terravesta team as ‘Squancey’, Michael is an IT genius who overcomes any technical challenge we throw at him. He has a vital role in overseeing our internal management systems, our newsletter, the website and our data. He’s also heavily involved with our plant breeding research and records real harvest and crop handling information. Michael not only brings IT expertise, but has an in-depth understanding of Miscanthus, having formerly worked on the 'GIANT LINK' seed breeding project we ran with Aberystwyth University.
To speak to Michael click here
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
Nicola Wozniak
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nicola is a creative force at Terravesta, managing our brand, the website design, and the 'user' side of our complex new software, which organises extensive Miscanthus research data. She's highly experienced in design and is full of practical, inspired ideas. Nicola has a degree in product design from Lincoln University, and previous practical experience in web design.To speak to Nicola click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Sweets
FAVOURITE DRINK
Cider
FAVOURITE BOOK
Anything by Martina Cole
Nicola is a creative force at Terravesta, managing our brand, the website design, and the 'user' side of our complex new software, which organises extensive Miscanthus research data. She's highly experienced in design and is full of practical, inspired ideas. Nicola has a degree in product design from Lincoln University, and previous practical experience in web design.
To speak to Nicola click here
To speak to Nicola click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
Sweets
FAVOURITE DRINK
Cider
FAVOURITE BOOK
Anything by Martina Cole
David Pattison
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
David looks after our Miscanthus domestic fuel range and has big ideas about it becoming a household name with a national presence. His background is rooted in farming and marketing and he has an HND in both agricultural engineering and business and marketing. Previous jobs have included marketing in horticulture, packaging brand management for major retailers, engineering sales account management and new product development…the perfect practical and creative mix for developing a unique identity for our Miscanthus BBQ Briquettes, Fire Logs and Firestarters.To speak to David click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
A Toblerone all to myself
SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME
I'm a qualified lifeguard
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Evil prevails when good people do nothing
David looks after our Miscanthus domestic fuel range and has big ideas about it becoming a household name with a national presence. His background is rooted in farming and marketing and he has an HND in both agricultural engineering and business and marketing. Previous jobs have included marketing in horticulture, packaging brand management for major retailers, engineering sales account management and new product development…the perfect practical and creative mix for developing a unique identity for our Miscanthus BBQ Briquettes, Fire Logs and Firestarters.
To speak to David click here
To speak to David click here
Fun Facts
GUILTY PLEASURE
A Toblerone all to myself
SOMETHING PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME
I'm a qualified lifeguard
MOTTO I LIVE BY
Evil prevails when good people do nothing
Andrzej Matyjewski
MANAGER OF POLAND & EASTERN EUROPE
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
Sophie Wilesmith
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
Mikolaj Glodek
FIELD ASSISTANT
Mikolaj is a super hard worker, and come rain or shine, he gets the job done to a high standard. He's helping to pave the way to upscale Miscanthus planting significantly, by planting harvesting and testing new Miscanthus hybrids in the UK and Europe. He came to us from an agency and was so good we took him on full-time. He's plays a pivotal role in our Miscanthus scientific research team.To speak to the Terravesta science and technology department click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Spaghetti
FAVOURITE DRINK
Apple juice
FAVOURITE MUSIC
Polish disco
Mikolaj is a super hard worker, and come rain or shine, he gets the job done to a high standard. He's helping to pave the way to upscale Miscanthus planting significantly, by planting harvesting and testing new Miscanthus hybrids in the UK and Europe. He came to us from an agency and was so good we took him on full-time. He's plays a pivotal role in our Miscanthus scientific research team.
To speak to the Terravesta science and technology department click here
To speak to the Terravesta science and technology department click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Spaghetti
FAVOURITE DRINK
Apple juice
FAVOURITE MUSIC
Polish disco
Mike Cooper
SOUTHERN REGION
Mike has some 15 years of working with the crop across Europe, most recently working with growers on behalf of Terravesta in the south of the UK. Together with running a Miscanthus propagation co-operative business for a group of growers, he is well known throughout the industry for his wealth of experience in energy cropping, bringing important support to the growers in the south of the country.To speak to Mike click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
‘Miscanthus’ Bolognese (not allowed to eat pasta)
HIDDEN TALENT
Ability to drink a lot of red wine and eat masses of Bolognese
MOTO I LIVE BY
I live every day as if it’s my last, one day I’ll be right
Mike has some 15 years of working with the crop across Europe, most recently working with growers on behalf of Terravesta in the south of the UK. Together with running a Miscanthus propagation co-operative business for a group of growers, he is well known throughout the industry for his wealth of experience in energy cropping, bringing important support to the growers in the south of the country.
To speak to Mike click here
To speak to Mike click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
‘Miscanthus’ Bolognese (not allowed to eat pasta)
HIDDEN TALENT
Ability to drink a lot of red wine and eat masses of Bolognese
MOTO I LIVE BY
I live every day as if it’s my last, one day I’ll be right
Rafal Plaszewski
FIELD ASSISTANT
Rafal Plaszewski has a great affiliation with plants. His attention to detail is vital for the advance of new seed-based Miscanthus hybrids in our ongoing research programme. We're currently trialling new hybrids on different field sites in the UK and Europe, and his practical nous on the ground means the trials we manage and the data we collect is accurate.To speak to the Terravesta science and technology department click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Salad and chips
FAVOURITE DRINK
Beer
FAVOURITE MUSIC
Dance music
Rafal Plaszewski has a great affiliation with plants. His attention to detail is vital for the advance of new seed-based Miscanthus hybrids in our ongoing research programme. We're currently trialling new hybrids on different field sites in the UK and Europe, and his practical nous on the ground means the trials we manage and the data we collect is accurate.
To speak to the Terravesta science and technology department click here
To speak to the Terravesta science and technology department click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE FOOD
Salad and chips
FAVOURITE DRINK
Beer
FAVOURITE MUSIC
Dance music
Ben Booth
SALES MANAGER
Ben’s role at Terravesta is dedicated to increasing Miscanthus sales to meet growing market demand. His background is rooted in agriculture, although his diverse experience brings a unique skillset to the position. Six years in the Navy in his 20’s has encouraged a resourcefulness and a strong team-player mentality. A stint at Harper Adams studying rural enterprise and land management and managing the Woodhall Spa home farm caravan park diversification means he’s a dynamic out of the box thinker who understands the challenges farmers face.To speak to Ben click here
Fun Facts
HIDDEN TALENT
Tree felling
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Children
MOTO TO LIVE BY
Nothing is insurmountable
Ben’s role at Terravesta is dedicated to increasing Miscanthus sales to meet growing market demand. His background is rooted in agriculture, although his diverse experience brings a unique skillset to the position. Six years in the Navy in his 20’s has encouraged a resourcefulness and a strong team-player mentality. A stint at Harper Adams studying rural enterprise and land management and managing the Woodhall Spa home farm caravan park diversification means he’s a dynamic out of the box thinker who understands the challenges farmers face.
To speak to Ben click here
To speak to Ben click here
Fun Facts
HIDDEN TALENT
Tree felling
BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT
Children
MOTO TO LIVE BY
Nothing is insurmountable
Lynn Griffen
SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER
Lynn brings bags of agricultural sales, finance and marketing experience to Terravesta. Her background is in environmentally friendly crop protection and nutrition, including bio-stimulants, biological pest and disease control and seaweed fertiliser. The environment is close to her heart and she’s passionate about sustainable solutions for farmers in a changing industry landscape. Lynn is in charge of new Miscanthus sales and marketing and all of our farming events.To speak to Lynn click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Irn Bru or Pimms & Lemonade
GUILTY PLEASURE
Scottish Tablet
MOTO TO LIVE BY
The room is really open, you just have to find the door
Lynn brings bags of agricultural sales, finance and marketing experience to Terravesta. Her background is in environmentally friendly crop protection and nutrition, including bio-stimulants, biological pest and disease control and seaweed fertiliser. The environment is close to her heart and she’s passionate about sustainable solutions for farmers in a changing industry landscape. Lynn is in charge of new Miscanthus sales and marketing and all of our farming events.
To speak to Lynn click here
To speak to Lynn click here
Fun Facts
FAVOURITE DRINK
Irn Bru or Pimms & Lemonade
GUILTY PLEASURE
Scottish Tablet
MOTO TO LIVE BY
The room is really open, you just have to find the door
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