Biochar in Mizoram : Regenerating Degraded Lands with Carbon Farming
Understanding Biochar Biochar is a stable, carbon-rich product obtained from the pyrolysis of organic materials, such as agricultural residues, forestry waste, and other biomass. The process involves heating the biomass in a low-oxygen environment, which prevents complete combustion and results in the formation of biochar. This ancient practice has been used for centuries, with the most notable example being the Terra Preta soils of the Amazon, which are rich in biochar and have sustained agriculture for thousands of years.