In the first episode of ANZBIG’s on-the-ground series, we dive into two real-world horticulture trials featured in our Farmer’s Guide. Mayo Ryan (CTOS Group) walks us through a vineyard biochar trial—covering the site, soils, climate, biochar type and rates, and how it was applied alongside practices like compost and irrigation management. Then Russell Burnett (Rainbow Bee Eater) shares the Ballarat potato trial—trial design, soil/treatment layout, biochar incorporation, and adjustments to inputs.Together we explore early signals in soil moisture, nutrient cycling, structure, vine health and grape quality, plus what’s emerging on potato yields, profitability, and input efficiency. You’ll also hear the challenges, what they’d do differently, and practical advice for growers considering biochar.👉 Download the Farmer’s Guide (digital or paperback): https://www.anzbig.org/farmers-guide.html🎧 Next up: Sports Turf & Biochar—our Californian golf course case with James Gaspard (Biochar Now), where a A$300k biochar purchase at ~A$3,000/t delivered nearly A$3M in water savings over six years—~6-month payback.
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Unpacking the Carbon Farming Revolution
In this episode, ANZBIG Cluster Manager Sam Zagami sits down with a Louisa Kiely, CEO of Carbon Management Services, a leading voice in carbon farming to explore:What sparked her journey into carbon farming and low-carbon agriculture? Why does she say that “soil carbon is the largest carbon sink over which we have control”—and what does that mean for Australia's climate goals and rural economies?We also discuss what governments still need to do to unlock the full carbon farming opportunity, and how farmers and investors alike can position themselves to benefit. Finally, we tackle the tough questions around credibility and integrity: how can carbon farming avoid the same pitfalls that have plagued carbon offsetting?This is a grounded, insightful conversation for anyone interested in climate resilience, future farming, and turning soil into a climate solution.Connect with Louisa via: Carbon Management Services and be sure to check out and attend the upcoming National Carbon Farming Conference.
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Enabling a Regulatory Framework for Biochar in a Circular Economy World
This compelling podcast exploring the real-world policy challenges and breakthroughs shaping the future of biochar. Led by experts in circular economy, carbon accounting, and regulatory strategy, this session unpacks the barriers holding back progress—and the practical solutions pushing projects forward.What You’ll Learn:Key regulatory gaps across waste, carbon, and agricultureStrategies for navigating permitting, classification, and carbon methodsHow to build enabling frameworks and drive real policy changeThis episode offers actionable insights, expert panel discussion, and a roadmap for collaboration across sectors.
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Biochar in Carbon Markets
This interactive podcast-style webinar brings together industry leaders, carbon market experts, and biochar practitioners to discuss how biochar supports the circular economy and carbon removal markets. The session provided insights into monetising biochar, its role in carbon credit generation, and how to scale industry adoption.
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Biochar & Water Management: Innovations for Market Development and Circular Economy Outcomes
Biochar and Water Management: Innovations for Market Development and Circular Economy Outcomes. In this session, we’ll explore how converting wastewater biosolids into nutrient-rich biochar can drastically reduce disposal costs, lower carbon emissions, and boost water retention in soils. Discover how these innovative processes are unlocking new revenue streams and driving sustainable market growth while advancing circular economy outcomes.
The Biochar Podcast presented by ANZBIG features experts speaking about Biochar, how it's made, its uses and applications, and the impacts it has socially, economically and environmentally.
ANZBIG is a not-for-profit industry group, and as a global leader in biochar, assists companies, governments, and institutions in the effective production and use of biochar. ANZBIG works to streamline education, research, collaboration, and the commercial uptake of biochar.
Our aim is to help create a more sustainable future, greater economic prosperity and an improved quality of life for all of us.
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