Biochar Can Save The Planet

Hello Everyone, The Planet'ss need for organic fertilizer has never been stronger. And Biochar seems be to an excellent source. I would love to share with you some basic information on Biochar and the marvelousness it can create.

Biochar

Biochar is a granular carbon substance produced by pyrolysis or thermal decomposition of organic matter in an oxygen starved chamber. The charcoal-like byproduct is highly porous and completely safe for the environment.

In addition to reducing soil emissions of greenhouse gases,?biochar serves many purposes in regenerative agriculture from improving soil quality, livestock feed productivity, and water filtration treatments. It offers long-term amendments that include resistance to decomposition, beneficial nutrient bioavailability in soil, soil water retention and reduction of nutrient runoff.

Biochar technology offers a promising solution to mitigating climate change by reducing contamination and securely storing carbon in a cleaner and more efficient form than traditional forms of coal. One ton of biochar is equivalent to three tons of CO2 sequestered. By turning biomass into biochar, carbon remains trapped in its solid form, thus creating a carbon-negative cycle. In practicing sustainable soil management, such as the use of biochar, the energy sectors can reduce emissions and redirect and repurpose agro-waste from landfills.

Organic Farmers

Globally, soil degradation is a constant concern within agriculture. By adding biochar to compromised soils, we can improve soil quality and compost properties. The structure of biochar is unique in its benefits to hold moisture, nutrients (including nitrogen and phosphorus), and agrochemicals. Main enhancing features of biochar include:

• Increasing water retention
• Moderating acidity
• Improving microbial properties
• Improving electrical conductivity
• Regulating nitrogen leaching
• Accelerating composting progress
• Reducing compost’s ammonia losses, bulk density, and odor
• Reducing the need for chemical fertilizers

All things considered, improvement of the soil structure leads to reduced amounts of waste, growth of plants and higher profitability for farmers. Not only is biochar longer lasting than common fertilizers, reducing fertilization costs, it most significantly improves plant growth, enhancing crop yields.

It is important to note that not all biochar is identical. The chemical and physical properties of biochar are greatly affected by the type of feed stock being heated and the conditions of the pyrolysis process.

Hemp seems to make the strongest and most effective form of Biochar. Expect to see much more positive data on Biochar to emerge. This is an exciting leap forward for sustainable food growing and planetary clean up.

Thank You, Ryan