Field applications of pure biochar in the North Sea Region and across Europe
Ruysschaert, G.; Nelissen, V.; Postma, R.; Bruun, E.; O'Toole, A.; Hammond, J.; Rödger, J.-M.; Hylander, L.; Kihlberg, T.; Zwart, K.; Hauggaard-Nielsen, H.; Shackley, S. (2016). Field applications of pure biochar in the North Sea Region and across Europe, in: Shackley, S. et al. Biochar in European Soils and Agriculture. Science and Practice. pp. 99-135. https://dx.doi.org/10.4324%2F9781315884462-14 In: Shackley, S. et al. (Ed.) (2016). Biochar in European Soils and Agriculture. Science and Practice. Routledge: [s.l.]. ISBN 9780415711661. 302 pp., more |
| Authors | | Top | - Ruysschaert, G., more
- Nelissen, V.
- Postma, R.
- Bruun, E.
| - O'Toole, A.
- Hammond, J.
- Rödger, J.-M.
- Hylander, L.
| - Kihlberg, T.
- Zwart, K.
- Hauggaard-Nielsen, H.
- Shackley, S.
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| Abstract | Biochar application can increase carbon storage in soils and is a promising strategy to mitigate climate change (Chapter 7). However, in the absence of substantial subsidies or carbon credits (Chapter 9), larger-scale biochar application on agricultural fields is only to be expected if it leads to improved soil functioning (Chapter 4) and, as a result, improved gross margins. The gross margins can be accomplished if the yield or market value of the harvested product increases and/or if the variable costs of production (including inputs such as fertilisers, machinery and labour) decreases. |
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