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Economics

The economics for Miscanthus production are specific to each situation, BICAL provides detailed information for growers about each project. However, in general terms Miscanthus offers the following benefits.

Low variable costs and establishment grant
Following establishment no application of sprays or chemical fertilisers
Annual harvest, and income from year 2 onwards
Harvesting with conventional farm machinery possible
Dedicated machinery developed for large scale production
Harvesting can be done internally or by contractor to maximize profitability
Long term crop contracts (10 years) with index linking for power contracts
Multiple end uses, power, animal bedding and composites

As a result Miscanthus offers an excellent farm margin with the benefit and security of a long term contract. An updated list of contracts that BICAL has on offer are available, please contact us for full details or to request an invite to an open day or farm visit.

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