As the climate changes, large parts of southern Australia are projected to get drier. Extreme rains are also becoming more common. For farmers, these changes pose big risks. What can we do to manage ...

It's possible you've heard of biochar or know someone who uses it, but if you're reading this, then you might be wondering what it is. Although it's a relatively well known gardening material that's ...

New research suggests coffee waste could have a future beyond compost, with applications that include renewable fuel and carbon storage.

Find out what biochar is and how to use it to improve your garden soil. Storebought or homemade biochar in soil enhances water retention, nutrient availability, and structure. It can neutralize acidic ...

To feed the world's growing population, farmers need to grow a lot of crops. Crops need water to grow and thrive, and the water used to irrigate crops makes up an estimated 70% of global freshwater ...

Neumann Kaffee Gruppe and its partners are scaling biochar in Colombia, transforming coffee waste into a super substance ...

A team of researchers in China has developed a new low-cost biochar material that can efficiently remove persistent metal complexes from water, offering a promising tool for improving water quality ...

Excessive use of fertilizers has fueled global food production, but it has also left behind a serious problem: nitrate pollution in soil and water. High nitrate levels threaten drinking water safety, ...

Biochar is often overlooked as a soil amendment, but it's incredibly beneficial for plants and gardens, and it's easy to make at home. Created from burned wood and other organic matter, biochar can be ...