Commercial biochar production equipment development is probably not a very collaborative process. Project developers and entrepreneurs generally need to protect their IP. But there are many open source technology projects developing around the world. Community groups interested in biochar production collaborations, may want to benefit from ‘cloud-sourcing’ ideas, knowledge and support.
If you want to present your biochar production plans and ideas via this site, then please get in touch. Pages can also be dedicated to biomass sourcing and preparation or post-production processing and product marketing. Your ideas are welcome.
This page pulls in posts related to all aspects and scales of biochar production in NZ based on the categories and tags assigned to the post. Please refer to the About Biochar – Biochar production page for more information about producing biochar. Other resources on this site related to biochar production may be found in the Marketplace page or in the Users forum.
Congrats to Thabiso & his team. Lets grow the community & contractor scale operations around NZ. Check out the Napachar blueprint: https://groups.io/g/BNNZ/message/1120 And while I have your attention… You should have received a direct email on making a MfE submission … Continue reading →
I’m a bit slow finding this presentation to the Compost Collective among some other interesting talks on composting. A City-to-Farm project presentation is also part of the series: https://youtu.be/rWbRzpd4vxE?si=cprYuilXnbfzRmAU … Continue reading →
Episode 11 of Char Chit Chat features a chat with Dale from the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand. Dale is an ecologist with a strong interest in tree systems and biochar. We delve into his hands-on, low budget … Continue reading →
https://www.agresearch.co.nz/news/aramiro-where-innovation-meets-whenua “Biochar and beyond Now, the partnership is breaking new ground again — quite literally — with the launch of Aotearoa’s first long-term field trial into biochar in pastoral systems. Biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from forest waste, has potential … Continue reading →
Nice coverage on Seven Sharp which has been shared to the BNNZ FB page NZ Herald coverage reported to BNNZ LinkedIn page … Continue reading →
The report on biochar activity at the Future Whenau Summit (21-23March, Lake Hawea Station) that has been pending for the ABE newsletter and morphed into YouTube content from the day. Ben Elms leads a demonstration and talk on biochar. Nice … Continue reading →
This story in the Herald as well. Thabiso has also shared the news to BNNZ.groups.io so jump in there for more discussion. … Continue reading →
Cameron Smith has been making biochar since hearing Albert Bates speak on it in 2012. He has made biochar in kilns, retorts, TLUDs, bathtubs and old cake tins. He lives on a small farm in Pukekohe New Zealand. I’ve added … Continue reading →
There is plenty of biochar history here, coming from way up north. This looks like exciting progress, focusing on major new plans. … Continue reading →
