The growth of urban trees is often inhibited by low soil quality and numerous disturbing factors such as (air) pollution or drought stress. Therefore, attempts are generally made to stimulate the growth of urban trees through synthetic fertilizers…
The European Biochar Foundation provides an overview of currently certified biochar producers. The BUND regional association of Lower Saxony also regularly maintains and publishes a comprehensive list of biochar producers, producers…
So that biochar can quickly and efficiently develop its soil-improving effect in the garden, city park or on the field, biochar must first be “charged”. Mixing with compost is the most common method, but there are many other ways to…
Biochar is far too valuable to be used only as soil improver and carbon storage. It has been used by generations of people for drinking water filtration, the treatment of waste water and kitchen waste and as composting agents. In today’s world, uses are multiplying…
Biomassehof Allgäu documents the impact of biochar on animal health, stable climate and manure on two model farms. In addition, the cooperative based in Allgäu now also trades in CO2 certificates and advises farmers on how to use biochar…
A horse owner from Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany systematically converted his bedding system from straw and sawdust to green waste compost with biochar. He initially faced criticism for the decision, but meanwhile many are following…
Moist bedding and corrosive ammonia vapours often lead to inflammatory footpad lesions in poultry. The Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Saxony has therefore had biochar tested as a litter additive and speaks of impressive results…
About 10 percent of EU CO2 emissions could be offset by more productive use of biomass and plant residues through pyrolysis. This is the conclusion of Prof. Bruno Glaser from the University of Halle and author of the article “Biochar use…
There is great research interest in carbon © bound by pyrolysis (carbonisation), due primarily to the potential role of biochar (charred biomass) as a long-term carbon sink in soils and sediments. This is because biochar resists microbial…