Land Restoration and Sustainable Agriculture with Biochar
Submitted by: Ujava Urban, Ekuenje Soil | Affiliated with @awdbiomasshub
About this Solution
Where has it been applied:
Ekuenje Village, Okakarara-Okondjatu, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
When/Where to apply:
Anywhere you want to improve soil health while increasing crop production and carbon content of soil.
Description
The project aims at improving plant, crop, rangeland through bush control and sustainable intensification to mitigate climate change and improve livelihoods and food security in Namibia.
The project started in 2023, June the project mission is to transform the plant, crop and horticulture industry by creating high performance soils that capture C02.The project is partnering with Farmers Association, Farmers Cooperative, Conservancy, Community Forest, Schools, Municipality, University and Climate Change Project as well with Food Retailers in Namibia.
How to Implement
This project applies the practices outlined in this guide:
What have you achieved so far with this solution?
Obtain a Biochar Production and Application Certificate from Namibia Organic Association.
We trained 17 communal farmers with collaboration of AWDBIOMASSHUB, how to produce biochar and mix with cattle manure for soil amendment.
Eco-Friendly product using the by-product of biochar to make Bioenergy like Bio Briquette from Biochar dust or biochar waste.
Why should other soil health projects implement it?
Biochar production will create jobs, skills transfer especially for youth and women in rural areas.
Using biochar will create healthier soil, water, crops, and humans on a healthier planet.
Have you applied a similar solution in another context?
Let us know so we can reflect your experiences on this page!
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