International Training Course on Biochar Production,
Testing and Utilisation.

Posted on MAR 05, 2012

Nanjing Agricultural University in collaboration with the University of New South Wales and Newcastle University is considering holding an International Training Workshop if there is sufficient numbers of people who wish to attend. To find out more and express your interest in participating, click here.

Farmers Look to Embrace Clean Energy Future

Posted on Feb 15, 2012

Australia's agriculture sector is embracing a clean energy future with more than 500 applications received from universities, land managers, industry and government agencies for Gillard Government funding to test and develop new ways for farmers to reduce carbon emissions. Details of the strong response can be found in the The Poultry Site's article


ABARES Publishes Biochar Report

Posted on Dec 16, 2011


The Australian Bureau of Agricultrual and Resource Economics and Sciences has published its report on Biochar, entitled Biochar: Implications for Agricultural Productivity. The report outlines the production methods, uses and potential benefits and risks of biochar and features contributions from several key industry figures.
 

Federal Government Invests $2 million in Biochar Research

Posted on Nov 28, 2011


Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today announced $2 million in competitive grants for biochar research, under the Australian Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative.

Minister Ludwig said the Biochar Capacity Building Program will help attract further research from scientists and independent experts and significantly expand knowledge of biochar and identify potential opportunities for landholders.

Applications are now open with further information, including application forms, available at www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/cfi/biochar.




The ANZBRN would like to acknowledge funding provided by Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)