date:Feb 20, 2013
ase of carbon dioxide, black carbon and other greenhouse gases associated with traditional charcoal production methods.
The two-year research project will evaluate the effectiveness of biochar when used as a soil amendment by smallholder pyrethrum and coffee farmers in Rwanda.
re:char CEO Jason Aramburu said that when used as a soil amendment, biochar can increase crop yields, reduce nutrient leaching, help retain moisture, reduce soil acidity and improve surrounding water quality while signif