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
This months ANZBIG newsletter profiles Southland Carbon. … Continue reading
https://www.odt.co.nz/southland/the-ensign/new-business-keeping-tradition-alive … Continue reading
ANZBIG have provided a link in their last newsletter to a bulk recording of the. This is a 6hr YouTube which I have broken down so that you can jump to what might be of interest to you. ANZ BIOCHAR … Continue reading
John Wraight provided a news report on a similar event back in the January ABE newsletter. Please share the news. The organisers have provided details on the event which I have also shared in the BNNZ calendar. … Continue reading
Dale Redpath provides the following report from Opotiki. “In late June I had some help from Sven Carlsson (a local reporter) to make a video about making farm-scale biochar, because I’ve taught some workshops previously but decided a video was … Continue reading
BNNZ will be there to wave the black flag and Phil, deputy chair, is listed as a back-up speaker. If you see him, say hi. … Continue reading
“Pilot three involves a 12-month field trial of biochar on kiwifruit orchards – biochar is a carbon-rich material known to improve soil nutrient availability, sequester carbon and improve soil drainage and aeration. While biochar has been used with other crops, … Continue reading