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PNN
New Delhi [India], November 20: Sustainable farming is no longer an option but a necessity for India's agricultural future. With climate change, soil depletion, and water scarcity threatening food security, farmers and policymakers are actively seeking eco-friendly methods to restore farmland health. Biochar is an emerging option: a carbon-rich substance similar to charcoal, produced from organic waste through a process called pyrolysis. Biorgano is a leading biochar manufacturer in India, at the heart of this movement. How Biorgano Is Revitalising Indian Farms? Biochar helps improve soil structure and increase soil water retention capacity. It retains the soil nutrients required for plant growth. As a result, it yields well, reduces urea fertiliser application, and saves significant water. These benefits have a special implication for farmers in India who depend on rain-fed or restricted irrigation agriculture. Most importantly, biochar is a tool for carbon sequestration, adding carbon to soil for hundreds of years and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.The government has considered these benefits and has incorporated the promotion of biochar into different sustainability initiatives. Programs encouraging organic farming, waste recycling, and carbon neutrality have opened the door to wide-scale adoption of biochar across farming communities. Research and subsidies for the production of biochar from agricultural residues such as rice husks, sugarcane bagasse, and forestry waste are on the rise, aligning economic growth with environmental health. Farmers who use biochar with Biorgano have resilient soils, better harvests, and save on input costs. This indicates that biochar serves as a pillar for sustainable agricultural practices, which are a viable approach to tempering livelihoods within Earth's ecological constraints. Government Outlook and Future Prospects for Biochar Biochar is increasingly central to Indian public policy for achieving environmental and sustainable agricultural goals. The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, in collaboration with the environment and climate change ministries, funds studies and pilot programs that demonstrate the potential of biochar to restore degraded soils and improve water efficiency. Many state governments have begun educating farmers about the benefits and uses of biochar through training and awareness programs. This is further complemented by collaboration with startups and firms supplying quality biochar, suitable for various Indian soils and crops. It also recognises the potential of biochar beyond farms. Its ability to utilise bio-waste minimises the challenge of solid waste management and reduces open burning of residues, a major cause of air pollution. Scaling up biochar production under waste-to-resource models will not only help farmers but also improve air quality, an issue gaining prominence across large parts of India. More sustainability benefits are foreseen in the future when biochar is combined with precision agriculture technologies. The application of biochar can be optimised through satellite monitoring, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things-enabled devices to achieve increased crop yields, resource conservation, and reduced environmental impact. In conclusion, Biochar by Biorgano represents a natural, scientifically proven method to fit India's climate and soil needs while supporting government sustainability goals. It acts as an incentive to increased farm productivity and a response for climate change, making it an essential part of India's agricultural future. As the country moves quickly toward its green growth targets, biochar is a powerful partner for farmers and policymakers. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same.)
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