Agriculture advisers are encouraging farmers to explore the option of placing biochar on their fields to help improve soil health.

Biochar, made from plant waste, can restore carbon in fragile pasture soils, boost fertility, and support climate resilience.

A decade-long field study has revealed that biochar, a charcoal-like material made from plant residues, can significantly improve soil quality and boost soybean production in continuous cropping ...

Adding biochar to farmland soils is widely promoted as a climate-friendly practice, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions can vary. A new study finds that pairing biochar with biogas slurry, a ...

Charcoal is a common soil amendment, but different types provide different benefits, from improved drainage to decreasing the amount of bacteria in the soil.

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Soil Science recently found that this agricultural waste can actually boost crop yield and lower pollution — when treated properly. When ...

Findings show that higher biochar conductivity increases methane emissions in paddy soils, driven by enhanced electron transfer via dissolved organic matter.

This study reviews element-doped biochar's effectiveness in immobilizing heavy metals in agricultural soils, ensuring food safety and s.

Scientists found that biochar doesn’t just capture pollutants, it actively destroys them using direct electron transfer. This newly recognized ability accounts for up to 40% of its cleaning power and ...

BOONE — According to the Watauga Cooperative Extension, farmers and gardeners in the mountain region are challenged by the "old" soils: the many thousands of years since glaciers last crossed the ...

Adding biochar to farmland soils is widely promoted as a climate-friendly practice, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions can vary. A new study ...