Biochar, a stable form of carbon similar to charcoal, is made by gathering organic matter and cooking it to a crisp.

Adding biochar to compost cuts methane and nitrous oxide emissions. It helps composting become more climate friendly.

A global study has found that adding biochar to organic waste composting can significantly reduce emissions of potent ...

Soil pollution from pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals is a growing threat to global food security and ...

Concerning proving the power of biochar beyond net zero, Alastair Collier, Chief R&D Officer, and Dr Sally Wilkinson, Lead ...

This garden material doesn't directly add nutrients to soil. Instead, it helps keep the nutrients present for longer and ...

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

Gardening tools are evolving to incorporate technology — including artificial intelligence — to help us keep plants healthier, avoid unpleasant tasks and even grow crops indoors over winter. And we ...

Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Soil Science recently found that this agricultural waste can ...

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 ...

Workshops, tours, festivals and other events offer plenty to learn about, whether the topic is compost tea, fermentation or mason bees.

Pastures keep people fed, but the soil beneath them takes a beating. In many limestone-rich areas known as karst, repeated grazing can strip away soil carbon and make the ground less fertile. A new ...