Excessive use of fertilizers has fueled global food production, but it has also left behind a serious problem: nitrate pollution in soil and water. High nitrate levels threaten drinking water safety, ...

Biochar might sound like a fine dining special, but it's actually a promising solution to help farmers meet their fertilizer needs. The substance, a stable form of carbon similar to charcoal, is made ...

Concerning proving the power of biochar beyond net zero, Alastair Collier, Chief R&D Officer, and Dr Sally Wilkinson, Lead ...

Nick Cuchetti, a farmer and board secretary of Missouri Organic Association, holds biochar at Oaklee Rose Farm in Luebbering, Missouri. Biochar is an organic waste material that can help improve soil ...

The University of Plymouth reported a new study that shows how nanoplastics — tiny plastic particles — absorb into the ...

Biochar is a form of charcoal produced from organic materials that offers promising solutions for soil enhancement, bioremediation, and carbon sequestration. This carbon-rich product is created ...

If your plants are in need of additional aeration or you want to cut down on potential pests, consider amending your soil with this common byproduct.

Sometimes tried and true gardening techniques take the cake. From ancient irrigation systems to natural fertilizers, these ...

Fifteen years ago, Danielle Stevenson, former urban agriculture coordinator in Victoria, British Columbia, set out to help the city’s public schools establish vegetable gardens. It was an exciting ...