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Week 8 workbook activity - presentation on Biochar (map out of assessment 2)

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‘Carbon-rich form of charcoal that can be applied to agricultural

land as part of agronomic or environmental management.’

(Department of Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry 2011)

What is biochar?

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How is Biochar formed?

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Biochar’s porosity helps retain water which is then released to crops

during drought season

How will Biochar help with the Region’s environmental concerns?

Water Availability

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Yield LossThe region’s yield loss is caused by minimal water availability and

poor soil quality.

Yield ProsperityBiochar additions to soil can produce yields greater than

either fertiliser of Biochar alone.

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Potential for Biochar in Murrumbidgee Region

60, 000 tones of agricultural waste produced annually

=121, 520 tonnes of biochar,

enough to treat approximately 3000 hectares of land per year