Two new biochar projects recieve funding

Posted on JAN 28, 2010

Caring for our Country 2009-10 Community Action Grants have been announced with two successful biochar projects being funded. More details about the grant funding can be found here.  

Minister Praises Biochar Trials

Posted on JAN 28, 2010

The federal Minister for Agriculture Tony Burke paid a visit to the Wollongbar Agricultural Institute to  see their biochar trials first hand. Read some of the press from the Echo and Northern Star.

NZ Biochar Workshop

Posted on NOV 16, 2009

Biochar Workshop to be held at Massey University, Manawatu Campus from 11 February 2010 to 12 February 2010.   See the events page of this website for details. 

ANZ Biochar Expertise in International Demand

Posted on NOV 16, 2009

ANZ biochar researchers network committee members are recognised as world experts in the field, and are therefore invited to share their expertise at several international events. In March, Attilio Pigneri will be traveling to Japan as a guest of the Ryukoku University, and Adriana Downie to Mexico as a guest of University Iberoamericana. See the events page of this website for details. 

PhD Position - James Cook University Cairns

Posted on JAN 28, 2010

Professor Bird from James Cook University has an opportunity for a suitable PhD candidate to investigate biochar, soil fertility and carbon sequestration in the tropics starting in 2010. Applications close 31st of March. Contact  Michael.bird (at) jcu.edu.au for more information.