Biochar Boosts Crop Yields by 32% in New Field Study
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📰 The quick summary: Recent field study shows biochar application improved corn and bean crop yields by up to 32% while enhancing soil health and reducing fertilizer needs.
📈 One key stat: Biochar increased corn yields by 15% on its own, and up to 32% when combined with fertilizer and microorganisms, demonstrating its significant agricultural value.
💬 One key quote: “We need vast carbon removal in the global south,” Marian Krueger, remove Co-Founder.
1️⃣ The big picture: Exomad Green, a Bolivia-based biochar producer, has conducted a comprehensive field study demonstrating biochar’s benefits for agricultural productivity. The study examined land across three drought-affected regions in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, applying biochar to corn and bean crops. Results confirmed that biochar enhanced soil health, improved moisture and nutrient retention, and significantly boosted crop yields. This carbon-rich material offers a dual solution – tackling atmospheric carbon pollution while reversing damage from unsustainable farming practices.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Farmers now have evidence that biochar can deliver substantial productivity improvements in real-world conditions, with corn yields increasing by 15% from biochar alone and 32% when combined with fertilizer and microorganisms. Bean yields similarly improved by 13% with biochar and 25% with complementary inputs. The technology reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers, lowering costs for agricultural workers while improving environmental outcomes. Most impressively, biochar delivers these benefits with just a single application at planting time, making it both practical and economical for widespread adoption.
3️⃣ What’s next: With biochar establishing itself as the most in-demand carbon removal method on the market, these field study results will likely accelerate its adoption in agricultural settings. Exomad Green can now leverage these proven benefits to expand their reach among farmers. The successful results also strengthen biochar’s positioning as an effective solution in the fight against climate change.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – In A New Field Study, Exomad Green Finds Biochar Improved Corn And Bean Crops
