Rocket scientist, Paul Taylor makes a case for biochar industry in Australia (ABC radio, 11Mar14, 13min).
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/rural-tas-biochar-revolution/5312920
Another surprising report (with audio feed) showing how far NZ biochar activities are behind Oz. The cascading use of biochar is a strong theme being promoted in Europe. …”The trial is based on the work of a Middlesex cattle producer, … Continue reading
More applied research examples from Australia, “The North East CMA has been working with a range of partners to develop a mobile pyrolysis plant which can turn woody waste into Biochar, which can then be used for agricultural production. The … Continue reading
http://www.bio-charfest.org/index.html “Bio-char Fest is in it’s second year after a successful launch last year at the Mullumbimby community Gardens Living Earth Festival where over 6000 people attended the day. This year the event aims to link the Bio-char, Carbon Farming … Continue reading
Rocket scientist, Paul Taylor makes a case for biochar industry in Australia (ABC radio, 11Mar14, 13min).
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/rural-tas-biochar-revolution/5312920
Dr Paul Taylor has visited NZ from Oz in the cause of biochar. Similar voices to his are currently missing from agriculture and environmental discourse in NZ. He has sensible things to say in this ABC radio interview. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-11/biochar-revolutionary/5313028 Paul … Continue reading
Thanks to Barry Batchelor for identifying this story on research under way by the South Australia No-Till Farmers Association. Note the much lower application rates that may better reflect the economics of biochar utilisation in broad acre applications. http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/cropping/general-news/biochar-creates-options/2663817.aspx?storypage=0 … Continue reading