GEOCHAR
Dr. Reddy
Sai Bhaskar Reddy Nakka
It is great that IBI is developing the guidelines for Biochar. When I started my work on Biochar (Terra Preta) about 7 years back, we had little information on how to go about. The bioenergylists on terra preta and the egroup by Tom Miles was a great resource to share and learn. Over a period we have developed about 4 simple methods of biochar compost preparation and application and facilitated to the farmers and used for our own tests.
The sources of biochar, preparation methods of biochar compost and applied quantities are variable. The characteristics of biochar compost are variable. We would like to understand how the following biochar products from GEO would fit into the IBI guidelines. We have never got the samples tested for the various parameters existing in them, in this regard the IBI guidelines being developed are important for tests to be conducted. But the results achieved in the field, growth and yield of various crops are excellent. The Biochar compost prepared by GEO are being called as GEOCHAR.
GEOCHAR - 1
Rice husk biochar (50%)
Compost (vermicompost / Farm yard manure) (50%)
Local soil microbes (collected from a locally maintained biodiversity place - no chemical fertilizers / pesticides ever applied in this place.)
Addition of Jaggery / Molasses (20 kgs for every 5 tonnes of compost).
GEOCHAR - 2
Biochar (from local crop residue / wood)
Farm yard Manure / vermicompost
Green Manure
Soil microbes (local soil microbes and optional - Tricoderma Viridea / Aztobactor / Azospirillium / Pseudomonas Fluorescence / etc.)
Jaggery / Molasses
GEOCHAR - 3
A method adopted for application to alkaline soils
Biochar compost preparation
· Biochar (charcoal is cleaned in running water to remove the ash)
· Vermicompost / farm yard manure
· Soil microbes (Add local soil microbes, addition of Trichoderma Viride, Azospirillum, Azatobactor and Pseudomonas fluorescence, etc., are optional).
· Jaggery / Molasses addition
Field treatment before application of the above biochar compost in alkaline soils
Farm yard manure and biochar is added to the field (biochar should be cleaned in running water to remove any traces of ash before application)
The soils are tested for the alkalinity and other parameters. Gypsum and sand is added as per the requirement. Other nutrients / trace elements are added as per the requirements.
GEOCHAR - 4
Biochar treated in Urine (Animals / Human)
Note: The biochar saturated in urine is dried in shaded conditions is applied to the soil directly.
Important points
1. Soil test is important for understanding various other parameters and necessary amendments are made accordingly.
2. Biochar compost application yields immediate results in the field.
3. Application of biochar directly to the field is a slow process of getting the results.
4. The combination of both methods can be chosen. Preference should be given to biochar compost application.
5. The method of preparation of biochar compost is aerobic. There should be enough moisture during the preparation and prepared under normal temperatures in a shady place.
6. The addition of jiggery / molasses / sugars should be done while mixing the biochar compost.
7. Minimum number of days required for preparation of biochar compost are 15 days. The temperature in the biochar compost is around 30 degrees at the end.
8. The field should be wet (or apply after the rains) at the time of application of biochar compost (this helps in easy spread of soil microbes).
9. Other additions in the biochar compost could be based on the availability : pottery shards / fish meal / brick pieces / burnt earth, etc.
10. Silt application is also important along with the biochar for the fields.
11. Biochar compost Application
Point - eg. Horticulture crops – three zones bottom, middle and top as mulch
Spread – Irrigated and rainfed crops
Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar Reddy
Hello everyone,
I have been following the comments, suggestions and discussions on this list about the IBI Guidelines for Specifications of Biochars. I see some very important ideas presented here, and I hope that you will submit these by November 15 to our email address for gathering comments: BiocharGu...@gmail.com.
You comments on this forum are NOT part of IBI's record of the process, unless you send them in to the email address above. You can just copy and paste what you have written here, if you like, and submit that. But you must submit it if you want IBI to consider your suggestion.
Thanks everyone for the effort you are putting into thinking about and discussing the IBI Guidelines. We have already heard many suggestions that will impact the final version of these guidelines, so please don't hold back your ideas. Make sure to get your comments in by November 15th!
thanks,
Kelpie Wilson
IBI Project Development Director
Mobile No. (+91) 9246352018 or 9505760669
Vikas Abrol
Thanks for calling.
I'll plan something with whatever quantity of biochar you send comfortably and keep you updated.
kind regards
Dr. Vikas Abrol
Assistant Professor (Soils)
Dryland Research Substation, Dhiansar
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology - Jammu
JAMMU-181133
J & K, INDIA
+91-1923-220821(Fax)
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Veeresh Hogarnal
Veeresh H Ph.D (Environmental Soil Geochemistry)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Soil Science & Agri. Chemistry
College of Agriculture, Raichur
UAS, RAICHUR
KARNATAKA, INDIA
Mobile: 09886482131
Sai Bhaskar Reddy Nakka
Thank u
On 8 Nov 2011 10:34, "Veeresh Hogarnal" <veereshp...@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Dr. Reddy,I recieved the Biochar compost material.Many thanks. I 'll keep update you from our end.Regards
Veeresh
On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 11:32 AM, Dr. Reddy <saibhas...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Sai Bhaskar Reddy Nakka
Vikas Abrol
Thanks alot for sending biochar sample. I have sent the same to PAU, Ludhiana for nutrient analysis.
Once I get the report, I'll plan some research trial for which I may require more quantity of Biochar.
I read "Trench & Mound" method of composting. Are there other methods of producing biochar in situ?
I would also like to have insight in your project regarding Banganga and see If I could contribute to my abilities.
Have tried Biochar production as means of solid waste management?
kind regards
Sai Bhaskar Reddy Nakka
Vikas Abrol
Kindly sms your Fax number as we want to send an official supply order for providing 1 qtl Biochar.
Same can be sent through a train by booking it as a parcel. Out of all the options available, sending it train in reasonably cheap.
regards
kunuthur srinivas
Kunuthur Srinivasa Reddy
Sai Bhaskar
Mobile No. (+91) 9246352018 or 9505760669
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Dr. Vikas Abrol
Assistant Professor (Soils)
Dryland Research Substation, Dhiansar
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology - Jammu
JAMMU-181133
J & K, INDIA
+91-1923-220821(Fax)
+91-9419135634(M)
abro...@gmail.com
abro...@rediffmail.com
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Dr. N. Sai Bhaskar Reddy
Mobile No. (+91) 9246352018 or 9505760669
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Dr. Vikas Abrol
Assistant Professor (Soils)
Dryland Research Substation, Dhiansar
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology - Jammu
JAMMU-181133
J & K, INDIA
+91-1923-220821(Fax)
+91-9419135634(M)
abro...@gmail.com
abro...@rediffmail.com
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