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 new study carried out at the University of Helsinki shows biochar can be a promising tool in mitigating the environmental impacts of agriculture also in Finland. In his doctoral study found that ...

Biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from burning organic materials in a low or zero-oxygen environment, can improve the quality of soil and trap carbon dioxide in the earth for potentially ...

Repeated biochar application increased microbial biomass carbon by 50.11 percent, much higher than single application. Using a gradient boosting machine model, the researchers found that biochar ...

The future of a proposed fertilizer facility in Saratoga County is unclear — and so are plans for a Fulton County location. Saratoga Biochar Solutions has been trying to build a plant in the town of ...

Agricultural plastics help farmers grow crops more efficiently, but they also create a difficult waste problem when they ...

Tile drainage is common in U.S. Midwest agricultural fields, helping to remove excess water and aerate the soil. While the ...

A new review of research suggests that the nature-based technology biochar -- a carbon-rich material -- could be an important tool to use in agriculture to help mitigate climate change. A new review ...