What is BIOCHAR?
Biochar is a highly porous form of charcoal produced by heating organic materials, such as wood chips, crop residues, or agricultural waste, in a low-oxygen environment through a process called pyrolysis. This process thermally decomposes the biomass, resulting in a carbon-rich product with a unique structure that offers several benefits for the environment and agriculture. Our biochar is made from waste coconut shell. Coconut-based biochar is denser, nutrient-rich, and more porous compared to other materials such as burned rice husks, corn stalks/wood, and others.
"YOUR CATALYST FOR CARBON REDUCTION
REDEFINING CLIMATE ACTION
LEADING THE CHARGE FOR A SUSTAINABLE PLANET!"
Coconut based Biochar
To make biochar from coconut shell waste, the first step is to collect and process the coconut shells, typically obtained as a byproduct of the coconut industry. The shells are cleaned and dried to remove any impurities. Next, the shells are heated in a controlled environment with limited oxygen, a process known as pyrolysis. The high heat causes the organic matter in the shells to decompose, leaving behind biochar. The resulting biochar can then be processed further to achieve the desired particle size and properties for various applications.
The use of coconut shell waste to produce biochar offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution. It not only helps to reduce the environmental impact of coconut waste but also harnesses the carbon content of the shells, effectively sequestering carbon in the biochar. This contributes to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Additionally, coconut-based biochar is known for its superior quality, with increased density, nutrient retention capacity, and porosity, making it an excellent soil amendment for enhancing soil fertility, water retention, and nutrient availability to support healthy plant growth.
SOIL FERTILITY
ENHANCEMENT
Improves soil fertility by enhancing nutrient retention, providing a stable habitat for beneficial microbes, and promoting the availability of essential plant nutrients
CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE
Acts as a long-term carbon sink, sequestering carbon in the soil and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation
WATER RETENTION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
Enhances water retention capacity in the soil, reducing irrigation needs, while also improving drainage and preventing soil erosion
SOIL HEALTH PROMOTION
Fosters a healthy soil ecosystem by supporting beneficial microbial activity, improving soil structure, and reducing the leaching of nutrients, ultimately leading to increased crop yields and healthier plants
Application of Biochar
Biochar is applied in areas with low water availability or limited rainfall, as it can help retain water and make it more available to plants.
There are two ways to apply biochar in agriculture:
(I) it can be spread evenly or applied in rows (planting lines). Biochar is spread over the soil surface.
(II) it is buried in planting holes and covered with soil before planting.
Biochar application (I) buried in the soil
Biochar application (II) spread evenly over the soil
Spreading biochar has the advantage of being more practical and requiring less labor. It is best applied during the dry season, as there is a higher risk of it being washed away by rain if applied during the rainy season. Applying biochar in rows requires more labor.
Biochar should be applied gradually over each growing season. The appropriate composition can be determined based on the specific conditions of the land (application may differ from one region to another).
