date:Feb 20, 2013
anure and wood chips.
A series of test plots will be set up within Rwanda's coffee and pyrethrum farming sectors to measure the benefits of using biochar as a soil amendment as compared to traditional petrochemical-based fertilizers.
Farmers will be kept abreast of the project's progress via Radio Lifeline's weekly farmer-focused programs, broadcast through its network of community radio stations.
The Black Earth Project is scheduled to begin construction of test plots and initiate farmer tra