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Opportunities and constraints for biochar technology in Australian agriculture: looking beyond carbon sequestration
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 12:39 authored by Singh, B, Macdonald, LM, Kookana, RS, van Zwieten, L, Butler, G, Joseph, S, Weatherly, T, Kaudal, BB, Regan, A, Cattle, J, Dijkstra, F, Boersma, M, Kimber, S, Keith, A, Esfandbod, MThere is limited support for claimed benefits of biochar application to soil based on soil fertility and crop productivity observations made in the Amazonian Black Earth (Terra Preta). The uncertainty of production gains, lack of knowledge about other benefits and other factors have resulted in poor uptake of biochar technology in Australia and elsewhere. This review presents important challenges and opportunities in the adoption of biochar technology for broadacre farming and other sectors in Australia. Emerging and novel applications of biochar have been highlighted so that full benefits of biochar can be achieved. We have also identified some priority research areas that needs immediate attention in order to realise the full potential of biochar technology in agriculture and other sectors in Australia.
Funding
Department of Agriculture
History
Publication title
2014 National Soil Science ConferenceDepartment/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
Soil Science AustraliaPlace of publication
AustraliaEvent title
2014 National Soil Science ConferenceEvent Venue
Melbourne, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2014-11-23Date of Event (End Date)
2014-11-27Repository Status
- Restricted