Agro-Reforestation with Biochar

More great work in Nepal from Hans-Peter and the Ithaka Institue...

http://www.ithaka-institut.org/en/ct/121-Agro-Reforestation-with-Biochar

Message from Thayer at IBI...

Reaching out to Regional Biochar Groups: State of the Industry Data Collection Effort

Dear colleagues,

I’m emailing you today because we’re in the midst of reaching out to our community to request information for our 2015 State of the Biochar Industry data collection effort. We were able to include over 200 companies last year and are hoping to have a stronger data set this year.

To do this, I need your help. I’m asking you, as a regional biochar group leader, to send this message out to your colleagues asking them to please take our survey at http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2260737/Biochar-Business-Survey-for-2015? It is at most 20 minutes and usually takes less time depending on responses. We conduct this survey to collect data on activities related to the commercial production, distribution, and marketing of biochar and biochar-related products and services. The deadline for input is October 31, 2015. You may review the published results from prior years at: http://www.biochar-international.org/commercialization.
We recognize that companies want to be sure that the information they submit is private. IBI will maintain the confidentiality of all information collected in this survey. Data will be presented in aggregate for trending analysis and the only personal information shared will be basic contact information such as website and location, in order to illustrate the growth in biochar/biochar-related businesses. In addition, we are launching a 4-question anonymous survey to ask biochar producers about the volume of biochar produced and sold at http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2264439/Biochar-sales-volume-anonymous.

Thank you in advance for your participation and I hope this finds you well.

As usual, please feel free to send me any regional group updates on your activities for inclusion in our next newsletter.

Thayer

Ms. Thayer Tomlinson

International Biochar Initiative

Communications Director

(802) 257 5359

www.biochar-international.org

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Farm scale biochar production, biochar nutrient enhancement, and applica...

Hans-Peter summarizes his recent work in Nepal which covers simple biochar production methods, biochar nutrient charging methods, application methods and the results of field trials on a wide range of crops including onions, potatoes, tea, pumpkin, maize and banana.

Published on 11 Oct 2015

Video conference given by Hans-Peter Schmidt, Ithaka Institute, at the Joint International Biochar Symposium 2015, Germany

Singapore biochar activity

I've just got back from 3 days in Singapore.
I drove down from KL, meeting with the management of a durian farm in Johor on the way. I hope to provide details soon about field trials for biochar production and application which will be a collaboration between a local university and the durian plantation /processing company. More on this to come.

On Thursday, 8Oct, the National University of Singapore (NUS) hosted an informal gathering of biochar folk at their campus. This attracted a diverse group of local academics and industry interest.

NUS have suggested a biochar workshop as part of SET2016 Conference, identifying a slot on 22 July.  Lets hope progress can be made before this date on establishing an active biochar group in Singapore. An email list is now circulating so let me know if you want to be part of this activity.

Biochar water treatment training in Thailand

Register by Oct 30 for a 10-day intensive training course in water treatment using biochar by Aqueous Solutions

Aqueous Solutions is offering a 10-day intensive training course in water treatment using biochar. The workshop will take place from January 3-12 2016, and will be held at Pun Pun Centre for Self Reliance, located in northern Thailand.
The workshop will provide participants with comprehensive practical training in the generation and application of biochar adsorbent for control of organic chemical contaminants in low cost household and community water treatment. The course will combine lecture/discussion sessions with a great deal of participatory hands-on activities. Participants will gain technical competence in generation of biochar adsorbent using common local materials and tools, as well as methods for integration of biochar adsorption in multi-barrier treatment systems that address both biological and chemical water contaminants.
See aqsolutions.org for more information including how to apply to the workshop.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2015