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What is Biochar and How Can It Improve Your Farm’s Soil Health

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Its high cation exchange capacity (CEC) allows it to adsorb and retain nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, preventing them from washing away into waterways. This improvement in nutrient retention enhances crop growth and protects surrounding water bodies from nutrient pollution.

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How to Improve Long-Term Soil Health on Your Farm

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Second, over-fertilization can lead to increased competition between plants for available water and nutrients, which may cause some of them to suffer from lack of essential minerals like calcium and magnesium.