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

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It is a stable form of charcoal created by heating organic materials, such as crop residues, wood chips, and manure, in the absence of oxygen. 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.

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