It is great to see regional reports on biochar activity around NZ. Click on the image blow for the link to the story. … Continue reading
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Stunning results and always good science coming from Hans-Peter’s work. It may not represent NZ industrial agriculture but there is a lot to learn from this short video. http://sea-biochar.blogspot.my/2015/10/farm-scale-biochar-production-biochar.html Hans-Peter summarizes his recent work in Nepal which covers simple biochar … Continue reading
Hi all, I am seeking some assistance with two Franklin Treecroppers projects I am involved with. First is the Franklin Food Forest. We are developing a community learning and demonstration food forest at Pukekohe High School on the site of … Continue reading
From Kathleen Draper at the Biochar Journal… An invitation to join us for CHARdays: June 18 – 21 Hello biochar community – We’d like to invite all of your to join us for the first (hopefully annual) CHARdays event from … Continue reading
An informal event to share experience and knowledge on making and using biochar. Share experiences and ideas with other biochar makers Learn ways to make biochar for home garden, farm or greenhouse Compare different biochar machines Practical Demonstrations No experience … Continue reading
Design and Characterisation of an ‘Open Source’ Pyrolyser for Biochar Production This masters thesis from Rhonda Bridges is available for download from here. This batch system was presented to delegates at the last NZBRC workshop by Prof. Jim Jones. “An … Continue reading
Ngataringa Organic Garden Biochar Gathering Sunday 16 November, 3pm 27 Lake Road, Devonport, Auckland Cam Smith and the ABE team invite you to see biochar production and application to develop the use of biochar in the Auckland region. Socialise and exchange notes with other … Continue reading
The following report is from Cam Smith in Auckland. He has agreed to try to host a biochar gathering at their community gardens so do put your hand up if you can help… date still to be set. Here’s what we … Continue reading
Wednesday 10 September—Biochar in vineyards workshop, Josef Chromy, Relbia | Tasmanian Times. … Continue reading
This video has Hans-Peter Schmidt and Dr Paul Taylor demonstrating the Kon-Tiki at the Ithaka Institute in Switzerland. I visited Hans-Peter in Switzerland on 25 July. He was kind enough to take me on a tour of their composting facility, vineyard and … Continue reading