Biochar, also referred to as carbon material, is produced from the thermochemical conversion process (heating or burning) of feedstocks or waste biomass, such as forest residue, crops, or agricultural ...

A five year field study in southern China shows that a single application of biochar combined with reduced nitrogen ...

A new study suggests biochar-based fertilizer could revolutionize farming, replacing environmentally damaging chemicals while conserving water and boosting productivity. Chemical fertilizers increase ...

A new study published in Biochar reveals that alkaline biochar, a type of carbon-rich soil amendment, significantly improves microbial carbon use efficiency and nutrient cycling in saline-alkali soils ...

Soil microbes remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it underground, revealing an overlooked pathway for storage in agricultural soils.

A recent study published in Scientific Reports explores the development and performance of biochar-based slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) enhanced with semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (Semi-IPNs ...

Why Gardeners Swear by Biochar — And How You Can Make Your Own originally appeared on Dengarden. It's possible you've heard of biochar or know someone who uses it, but if you're reading this, then you ...

The following guest editorial was submitted by soil science professor David Laird of Iowa State University in response to a recent Farm Journal article about biochar titled “New Row-Crop Product ...

(GERMANY OUT) Liquid Cow Manure being sprayed on field, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Germany (Photo by Mayall/ullstein bild via Getty Images) The Biden administration’s 2022 budget proposal requests $198 ...