Black Earth Products Biochar hand applied over a two hectare section a far North Queensland pawpaw plantation before it was lightly incorporated into the soil. Application rate of 10 ton per hectare of the growing mounds. The grower noted “it was good product to work with as there was no dust and nothing blew away in the wind that constantly blows in the area.”

I hope to add follow up photos documenting the sites progress.

This is an excellent article in BioCycle covering most areas of Biochar.

Interest is rising in the biochar community to further explore the dynamic relationship between the known properties of biochar and the organic materials long used to build soil carbon and productivity.

The Article was produced by Jim Grob, Art Donnelly, Gloria Flora and Thomas Miles. Click here >>>>

The Australian and New Zealand Biochar Researchers Network (ANZBRN) will be holding a Victorian Regional Meeting in Melbourne on the 29th-30th September 2011. The meeting is being hosted by Melbourne University and will be held at the Parkville campus. Keep an eye on ANZBRN website for more details.

Barry Batchelor, Director of BlackEarth Products will talk on the topic of Biochar production and use in his Permaculture garden. Wednesday 10th August at 630pm, Centreplace, Lawrence Street, Gympie.

Gympie Permaculture meet every 2nd Wednesday at 6.30 at the Centreplace, Lawrence Street, Gympie.

Grass Roots magazine have published an article I wrote about Biochar, it’s available in the Aug/Sept issue.

Grass Roots magazine is Australia’s most popular self-sufficiency magazine.

This months Vasili’s Good Gardening magazine has a 3 page article on myself and Biochar.
Click here to find out more information on the magazine >>>>

A gardening magazine with goodness at its heart – fresh, organic and feel-good! This magazine is 100% real. We are unashamedly earthy, reflecting the spirit and culture of people who just love to get their hands dirty. Our emphasis is on productive gardening. We just love the satisfaction of growing your own and finding new ways to bring produce to the table. Good Gardening is the best for gardening people, the best advice for productive gardening and the only gardening magazine that goes all the way to the dining table.

School of Earth and Environment Researcher Noraini MD Jaafar says the study aims to determine the role of biochar in soil as a habitat for soil organisms and the effect of biochar on growth and functioning of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and other microbial activities.

Read the story read on ScienceWA >>>>

What a crazy three days, so many people now know all about Biochar, had to educate many people on the differences between charcoal and Black Earth Biochar.

My good mate Costa Georgiadis dropped by to say gidday and have a play in the 44 gallon drum of Biochar.

Jennie from Urban Farmer Up North, Townsville will be showcasing the BlackEarth Products range for the first time in Townsville this weekend, 4th & 5th June at Queens Park, North Ward. Look for Jennie on site 32