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Episode 4: Can biochar build better soil?
In this episode of Grassroots and Gumboots, Kylie Woodham and Mike McCosker welcome their first guest, Christina Giuduci from The New Black Biochar in Tasmania, to explore what biochar is and how it can fit into practical farming systems.
From turning woody waste into a useful resource to giving soil microbes a home, Christina explains the science in everyday language and shares ideas for farmers wanting to get started.
We look at:
Why your soil type matters when considering biochar
Using biochar in compost and the importance of charging it before use
Making your own biochar
Turning waste…
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