For some years now, biochar has been studied extensively as an alternative to phosphate fertilizer. Biochar is a recyclate produced by biomass pyrolysis, i.e., organic feedstocks are incinerated ...

Find out what biochar is and how to use it to improve your garden soil. Storebought or homemade biochar in soil enhances water retention, nutrient availability, and structure. It can neutralize acidic ...

A growing body of research suggests that biochar, a charcoal-like material made from plant and agricultural waste, could play a major role in improving soil health and supporting more resilient ...

In the silent, underground world of plant roots, a chemical war is constantly being waged. Plants release toxic substances, known as allelochemicals, to gain a competitive edge over their neighbors.

A tripartite agreement was signed last August between Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, forest department and ProClime Services Private Limited, Chennai, to establish two Bio ...

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviewed the progress of India's first indigenous biochar plant at Neri in Hamirpur ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... You might not think of burying charcoal briquettes in your garden, and you definitely should not do that. But you might consider adding biochar, the ...

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Last week, the town of Moreau made a decision on a proposed fertilizer plant that has sparked no shortage of pushback from town residents. Now, it’s official: Saratoga Biochar ...

Biochar is often overlooked as a soil amendment, but it's incredibly beneficial for plants and gardens, and it's easy to make at home. Created from burned wood and other organic matter, biochar can be ...