Development cooperation , 01.11.2012

Local Soil BioChar for food security

Description

The aim of this project is to investigate and test the use of biochar as a way to enrich the soil when blended with compost or other type of fertiliser. It has been marked that biochar improves the yield, which would increase the return on agriculture. Furthermore biochar production could generate income for the poor as well as work as a more sustainable alternative for artificial fertilisers. Biochar as mosquito repellent will also be researched.

Objectives monitored by OECD's Development Assistance Committee

  • Participatory development/Good governance
  • Climate change - mitigation

Field of activity

  • Agricultural alternative development 100%

Funding channel

Ympäristö ja Kehitys ry

Contact

keo-30

Code for the object of funding

64516706

ID

UHA2011-007971

Modified

01.11.2012