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Joining Forces with the United States Biochar Coalition
Join Wakefield BioChar and the US Biochar Coalition in revolutionizing the environmental landscape!
A TED Talk presented by Bob Lerner – How Biochar Is Helping
Bob Lerner perfectly presents the unique position biochar has in the soil to support a balanced, natural structure that allows plant life to flourish.
Biochar Amendment and Nitrogen Fertilizer Contribute to the Changes in Soil Properties and Microbial Communities in a Paddy Field
Combining biochar and nitrogen fertilizer improved soil quality, boosted rice yield, and increased beneficial microbes in paddy fields, enhancing crop growth.
The History of Biochar: A 20-Year Timeline of Soil Innovation
Biochar has traveled through history with a story of rediscovery. From the dark earth of the Amazon to today’s sustainable farms and gardens, it has always centered around one thing—building strong, healthy soil. Let’s follow biochar’s journey in 20-year leaps and see how it continues to shape soil health, garden soil, and compost practices. 2000 […]
How Biochar Is Changing What Concrete Can Do
Concrete shapes nearly every part of our built world, yet it carries a heavy carbon footprint. As the construction industry looks for smarter, more sustainable solutions, researchers are rethinking what concrete can be—and what it can do. One emerging approach is biochar-enhanced concrete, a material that not only lowers carbon impact but also opens the […]
New Research Shows How Biochar and Smarter Irrigation Can Save Water and Support Crop Growth in West Texas
A recent field study from West Texas explored an important question facing growers in dry regions: how can farmers reduce water use while still maintaining healthy crops and productive yields? Researchers Arjun Kafle, Sukhbir Singh, Manpreet Singh, Preetaman Bajwa, Sanjit Deb, Catherine Simpson, and Glen Ritchie studied how deficit irrigation and biochar soil amendments affected […]
Mill Services Division
Uncover the innovative ways Wakefield's Beneficial Reuse Division turns waste into valuable biochar for soil improvement.
Biochar Applications in the Coffee Industry
Biochar supercharges coffee plants, energizing the soil for a robust and bountiful harvest!
Partner with Wakefield in Beneficial Reuse of Biomass Waste
Partnering with Wakefield BioChar promises not just a step towards sustainability, but a leap into a future where environmental stewardship meets cutting-edge innovation, transforming waste into wonder for a greener tomorrow.
Using less chemical fertilizer with biochar improves soil and boosts yields
Researchers found that moderate biochar use in rice farming improves soil quality and yields, while excessive amounts are less effective, highlighting the need for balanced biochar application to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.
