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Biochar
Biochar is a game-changer for sustainable, regenerative agriculture, enhancing soil health and boosting crop productivity and yields.
Produced from natural biomass, biochar is very high in carbon and is the ultimate soil amendment. Biochar has an extremely high surface area and great porosity, making its composition like a sponge drawing in and holding nutrients and water, housing and enhancing microbial life while providing protection from potential contaminants.
Best of all, biochar’s benefits intensify over time, making it the single best tool for improving long-term soil health and fertility for the ultimate thriving ‘living soil’!
Improves soil fertility
Biochar enhances nutrient density and availability in soils, which can lead to increased crop yields.
Enhances water retention
It holds between 2x and 3x its weight improving the soil’s water-holding capacity, making it particularly beneficial in drought-prone areas. Moreover, the chance of waterlogging is reduced due to the large ‘honeycomb-like’ surface area providing plenty of airspaces.
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Biochar application decreases the emissions of nitrous oxide (N₂O) and methane (CH₄) from soils.
Regulates soil pH
Depending on application, biochar acts as a liming agent, reducing soil acidity and improving conditions for plant growth.
Boosts soil microbiota
Biochar supports beneficial soil microorganisms, which play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and plant health.
Reduces fertiliser requirements
By drawing in and slowly releasing nutrients within its porous structure, biochar reduces nutrient runoff and the overall need for fertiliser application, which is particularly important to sustainability when reducing the use of chemical fertilisers.
Mitigates soil pollution
Helps reduce the bioavailability of heavy metals and other pollutants in the soil.
Carbon sequestration
Biochar removes/sequesters CO2 by adding stable pure carbon to the soil for 1000s of years simultaneously to its contribution to sustainable agricultural practices.
Supplies key macro and micro nutrients
Biochar contains key macronutrients (K, P) as well as many micronutrients our soils are often heavily deficient of. And can be further pre-activated with fertilisers for long-term slow release.
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Wood Vinegar
Also known as pyroligneous acid, wood vinegar is a versatile and eco-friendly liquid made up of over 200 different organic compounds. Wood vinegar has a range of applications, most of which are broadly agricultural, from food preservation, as a pest and disease deterrent in animal bedding, through to its most well-known applications on soil and plant health.
Wood Vinegar is effectively an organic bio-stimulant/fertiliser promoting plant growth by stimulating the development of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Wood vinegar’s versatility means it can be used as a foliar spray, applied to soil, added as a compost accelerant and nutrient enhancer, and can also be used to activate biochar with nutrients.
Wood vinegar also promotes plant resilience, potentially acting as a natural deterrent for pests and disease. It is also proven to be an excellent seed germinator, replicating nature’s Karrikin function that occurs after a fire.
Plant growth promotion & resilience
Boosts crop yields between 20% and 150%
Helps plants to maintain a higher chlorophyll content
Enhances soil fertility, structure, drainage, and aeration
Disease and pest resilience potential
Improves drought tolerance
Improving the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables
(E.g. soluble sugar, soluble protein, and vitamin content)
Reduction of oxidative stress & enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity