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The following articles appear under the The Science of Biochar category:
Biochar impact on crop yields.
Discover how biochar can significantly improve crop yields by enhancing soil quality and nutrient retention.
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.
Wakefield BioChar Joins the GoChain Blockchain Network as a Signing Node
Wakefield and the GoChain Foundation (GoChain), the developer of the GoChain blockchain protocol, today announced the signing of a Node Operating Agreement whereas Wakefield is now operating a signing node in support of the global GoChain blockchain network.
Research confirms biochar benefits
Discover the latest research that confirms the numerous benefits of biochar for soil health and agricultural productivity.
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.
Biochar Summary of Benefits
Get a comprehensive overview of biochar’s benefits for soil health, plant growth, and environmental sustainability.
ForesTrust Announces Leadership Council with Wakefield Biochar to Pioneer Transparency in Forest Supply Chain
The newly formed Leadership Council of ForesTrust includes Domtar, Wakefield Biochar, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, Enviva, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, with technology support from Chainparency.
New Research Shows How Biochar and Smarter Irrigation Can Save Water and Support Crop Growth in West Texas
A groundbreaking field study conducted by Arjun Kafle, Sukhbir Singh, Manpreet Singh, Preetaman Bajwa, Sanjit Deb, Catherine Simpson, and Glen Ritchie offers critical insight into how farmers in dry regions can save water while still producing strong cucumber yields. Over two years, this team of researchers explored the combined effects of deficit irrigation (DI) and […]
