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This document discusses the implications and potential of using biochar in the Murrumbidgee region of Australia. It aims to increase knowledge of biochar among government bodies and the public in order to promote its adoption. Biochar is produced from biomass and may improve agricultural productivity, food security, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions when used as a soil conditioner. The presentation provides an overview of biochar and its benefits for soils and climate change mitigation.
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Biochar
Biochar is a form of charcoal that can be applied to agricultural land to improve soil quality and enhance crop growth. It provides long-term carbon storage and soil enhancement benefits while also helping mitigate agricultural waste and remediate environmental problems. Biochar has potential to improve agricultural productivity through increased soil fertility and plant nutrient retention when used as a soil amendment.
Biochar from a 30,000 ft view
I gave this talk at the Regenerative Design Institute during a day-long biochar workshop co-facilitated with Jock Gill. Biochar is an exciting carbon negative and systemic solution to energy, agriculture, poverty, health, and desertification challenges.
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Variations in rainfall, increased mean surface temperature, persistent drought, reduced soil moisture and nutrient, and crop failures have all been evidently linked to anthropogenic-induced climate change, which impacts food security. Agricultural soils can be used to reduce atmospheric CO2 by altering the physicochemical composition of soil organic matter through biochar soil amendments. This study draws on current literature published online, in peer review journal articles, books, and conference proceedings to assess the implications of biochar soil amendments to enhance soil quality, while reducing atmospheric CO2 concentration. Building on the critical analytical approach, biochar use as soil amendments have been tested to have promising environmental potential, which improves soil quality and quantity thereby enhancing soil moisture status and reduces atmospheric CO2. Analyses of biochar amended soils in terrestrial ecosystems reduces about 12% of the total Carbon (C) emitted through anthropogenic land use change. Biochar amended soil systems are dependable in tracing and quantifying sequestered C and can stay in the soil for thousands of years. The challenge with biochar as soil amendments is the type of biomass that can yield high quality biochar through the pyrolysis process.
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Glossary of terms on ecosystem services in agriculture
One of the challenges of ecological intensification is to move agricultural research out of a focus on singular focal areas – e.g., improved seed, pest control, water management –
to solutions that integrate all components of the farming system. As such, the canon of knowledge supporting ecological intensification is transdisciplinary, focusing on the biological components of farming systems and agroecological practices but extending as well to considerations of policy and farmer and societal benefits. As the biodiversity benefits of ecological intensification, along with the negative externalities of conventional agriculture are an important motivation for ecological intensification, we have included literature on these topic, as well as references that relate climate change to ecosystem services in agriculture.
The glossary presented here is compiled on this basis, to provide definitions of key terms relevant to ecological intensification.
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Organic agriculture has potential as both an adaptation and mitigation strategy for climate change in developing countries. As an adaptation strategy, organic agriculture builds soil organic matter and water retention, making agriculture less vulnerable to drought and extreme weather events. Organic agriculture also reduces financial risks for farmers through lower input costs and higher prices. As a mitigation strategy, organic agriculture avoids greenhouse gas emissions from synthetic fertilizers and sequesters carbon in soil organic matter through certain agricultural practices. While more research is still needed, organic agriculture shows promise as a sustainable livelihood approach that can help rural communities adapt to climate change impacts with low financial requirements.
Development and performance evaluation of organic fertilizer machinery
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This document describes the development and testing of an organic fertilizer production machine. The machine consists of four main components: a shredder, mixer, pelletizer, and conveyor system. Materials like crop residues and animal waste are shredded and mixed to produce organic manure. Testing showed the highest pelletizing efficiency (76%) at a mesh size of 6 mm. Characterization of the produced organic manure found a carbon to nitrogen ratio of around 30 and a pH of 7, indicating it is a rich nutrient source for soil rejuvenation. The machine was designed to efficiently and cost-effectively produce organic fertilizer to restore soil fertility as an alternative to expensive chemical fertilizers which can degrade the environment.Organic Agriculture and Global Warming
This document discusses the potential for organic agricultural systems to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Key points include:
1) Organic agriculture has potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through careful nutrient management and reduced nitrous oxide emissions from soils, as well as carbon sequestration in soils.
2) Estimates indicate organic agriculture could reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by 20% through abstaining from mineral fertilizers and sequester carbon to compensate for 40-72% of current annual agricultural emissions.
3) Organic systems also have strong potential to build resilient food systems through diversification and building soil fertility, providing alternatives to energy-intensive inputs that may become limited due to rising energy prices.
An Overview of Sustainable Fertilizer Developments.pdf
Fertilizers are crucial to sustainable agriculture. Traditional fertilizers, however, frequently have negative environmental effects, such as soil deterioration and carbon emissions. This is where the idea of using green technology to create sustainable fertilizer comes into play. This blog examines developments in sustainable fertilizer technology, with an emphasis on lowering carbon footprints and enhancing fertilizer quality.
Organic farming - Sana Jamal Salih
This document provides an overview of organic farming in Turkey. It defines organic farming according to the FAO and IFOAM and notes that Turkey had 520,886 hectares (#17 globally) of organic agricultural land in 2017. The principles and components of organic farming are described, including crop rotation, cover crops, green manure, compost, mulching, and integrated pest management. Advantages include improved soil and environmental sustainability while disadvantages include potentially higher costs and lower initial yields than conventional farming.
Organic Farming Techniques ~ India
Organic Farming: History and Techniques
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Organic Farming for Health and Prosperity
This document summarizes the findings of a review of scientific literature on the benefits of organic farming. It finds that organic farming practices improve soil and water quality, enhance biodiversity, sequester more carbon to slow climate change, reduce toxic chemical exposure, and can help feed the world. Organically grown food is also an important economic sector that increases farmers' sales and profits while strengthening job growth. The report recommends policies like increased organic research funding, risk management support, and conservation programs to promote further expansion of organic agriculture in the United States.
Organic Farming for Health and Prosperity
This document summarizes the findings of a review of scientific literature on the benefits of organic farming. It finds that organic farming practices improve soil and water quality, enhance biodiversity, sequester more carbon to slow climate change, reduce toxic chemical exposure, and can help feed the world. Organically grown food is also an important economic sector that increases farmers' sales and profits while strengthening job growth. The report recommends policies like increased organic research funding, risk management support, and conservation programs to promote further expansion of organic agriculture in the United States.
Organic Farming for Health and Prosperity
This document summarizes the findings of a review of scientific literature on the benefits of organic farming. It finds that organic farming practices improve soil and water quality, enhance biodiversity, sequester more carbon to slow climate change, reduce toxic chemical exposure, and can help feed the world. Organically grown food is also an important economic sector that increases farmers' sales and profits while strengthening job growth. The report recommends policies like increased organic research funding, risk management support, and conservation programs to promote further expansion of organic agriculture in the United States.
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This document discusses climate smart agriculture (CSA) techniques to increase food security amidst climate change. It notes that agricultural production must increase 70% by 2050 to feed the growing global population. Climate change is reducing yields and CSA aims to sustainably increase productivity and resilience. CSA techniques include altered planting times, crop diversification, water conservation methods, and sustainable land management practices like mulching and agroforestry. The document concludes CSA is needed to address food security and climate change by increasing food production sustainably while reducing emissions and improving resilience.
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