A new study shows that combining biochar with beneficial microbes can significantly speed up composting of municipal solid ...

Biochar can be produced from a variety of feedstocks, including wood chips, corn cobs, or separated manure solids. Its ...

While you typically need fertilizer when gardening, charcoal is an effective alternative that serves more functions, too.

As the world searches for scalable solutions to climate change, a growing body of research is highlighting biochar as a ...

Food waste is often seen as a problem, but it also represents a valuable resource in the transition toward a circular bioeconomy. A new study shows ...

In a three-year project, researchers at NIBIO have tested how biochar affects potato yields and soil quality under Norwegian ...

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 ...

Biochar may improve soil, but too much can harm ants, disrupting their behavior, teamwork, and the health of the ecosystem.

Flowers are slow to open, vegetables disappoint and the soil seems to drink up water and ask for more. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. However, ...