The production of rice husk biochar using slow pyrolysis. Photo: Hachib Mohammad Tusar/UPM and Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh Biochar, a charcoal-like sub-stance derived from ...

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 ...

As the climate changes, large parts of southern Australia are projected to get drier. Extreme rains are also becoming more common. For farmers, these changes pose big risks. What can we do to manage ...

We are seed starting a bit late this year; in part because I was waiting for my biochar to "bloom," but primarily due to elevation. We are located just above the "snow day" snowline, so our garden ...

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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 ...