Agroholding KSG Agro began collecting miscanthus planted in 2013. Miscanthus is an energy crop that is grown using special technology.

In accordance with it, harvesting can be carried out only 5 years after planting, company representatives said. In its effectiveness, it is many times superior to cereal waste. Already harvested Miscanthus from the first 3 hectares. It amounted to 12-15 tons / ha.

After the complete harvesting of Miscanthus, the agricultural holding plans to receive over 400 tons of high-quality raw materials for the production of fuel pellets, said Serey Kasyanov, head of the board of directors of KSG Agro agricultural holding.For information, Miscanthus is a cereal plant common in the nature of Africa, Asia and Australia. Most often, Miscanthus is used in landscape design, planting along the banks of reservoirs, in rockeries, near lawns. From spring to late autumn, this plant does not lose its decorative effect, changing the color of leaves to different shades of brown, burgundy and yellow. Miscanthus is also used to create flower compositions. Misakanthus is also grown as a raw material for the production of biofuels. At the same time, one crop can be harvested for 30 years. The yield of the plant is about 30 tons per ha.