Frank is based in the more attractive and stimulating part of Eastern NZ. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-12/tas-country-hour-8-may-2015/6461028 He’s becoming the ‘go-to’ guy on TFOD among many other things. We need to clone him for NZ… things would be happening a lot faster. He’s … Continue reading
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After the previous video from Glenn, this positive biochar story is light relief. It highlights some great opportunities for NZ dairy farms to move toward sustainable farming practices. We’ve seen previously that standoff pads and herd homes are becoming important … Continue reading
If Glenn MacIntosh does not scare you in this 30mins then you are a fairly hard core climate change sceptic. We have a frightening and depressing outlook based on his review and my assessment of human nature. But I hear … Continue reading
You’re going to need to invest an hour for this presentation but it is very relevant to our current year of the soils. It is a well presented and informative journey… and does lead to biochar. … Continue reading
I’m about to post 4 video presentations that have caught my eye recently. The first is from Dr Hugh McLaughlin – very informative 10min on biochar production fundamentals and carbon farming. … Continue reading
My first post for 2015 is depressing and scary but Albert offers hope from 24mins… … Continue reading
Biochar gets a mention in this NZ Herald article Co/ Tim Langley at Carbonscape… The power of biochar “Executive director of CarbonScape, Tim Langley, says the real potential technological impact on forestry long-term lies in a product known as biochar. … Continue reading
2015 will celebrate International year of Soils. And did you know that World Soil Day was 5 December… “The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the … Continue reading
What do NZ and Belgium have in common? Both countries are talking about Shit. But the stories are very different with the Belgium article much more positive and it includes biochar. From Gareth Morgan… Is New Zealand heading up shit creek? “Holy … Continue reading
I missed this bit of news (so thanks Erich, for highlighting in a recent Biochar list post). http://www.3news.co.nz/business/microwaves-turn-wood-waste-to-high-value-carbon-2014110216 Carbonscape’s current business model is around ‘green-coke’ and they are collaborating Bluescope at Glenbrook steel mill near Waiuku. Lets hope that this work … Continue reading