Biochar Production
About
Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced during pyrolysis process of biomass with a temperature between 400-650°C
Our Activities
- Farmers training and sensitization in groups- farmers are trained on what biochar is, how to make, and its application in the soil
- We collect biomass of different types from farmers Dry the biomass and produce biochar using the kon-tiki kilns
- We mix the biochar with manure for application in the farms
- Give farmers from whom we sourced the biomass so that they can apply back into their soils




Team Objectives
- Carbon sequestration- biochar acts as a carbon sink
- Reduce waste in the environment by converting the waste it into a more useful product
- Improve smallholder farmer livelihoods through provision of biochar fertilizer which is cheap and more beneficial compared to inorganic fertilizers
- Provide employment opportunities for local people
Feedstock for biochar production:
Feedstock is organic material you burn to make biochar
- Corn stover
- Coconut husks
- Leaves from trees
- Bagasse
Current results
By the December 1st, 2022
320,000
Tonnes Produced and Supplied
Successes
- Provision of employment opportunities to the local community who work to produce biochar thus improve their livelihoods
- Fabrication of multiple kilns for biochar production
- Application of biochar in planting of trees
- 1000 experimental fields with biochar treatment