Demonstration of different Biochar making methods – ANZ Biochar Conference 2017 – Day 3
We captured some moments from the international ANZBC Biochar Conference 2017 – Murwillumbah Northern NSW – Workshops on Day 3 – The photos below were from demonstration and presentation on the different methods of making Biochar
A bit more about Frank Strie from Terra Preta Developments
Frank Strie, the name behind FRANK’S CHAR, recently presented at the 2017 Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference, held at Murwillumbah Showgrounds, in NSW on 10-12 August 2017. Here is a little more info about Frank’s experience in the Biochar industry. Frank is Director of Terra-Preta Developments. He qualified as Forstwirtschaftsmeister/
Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference 2017
The Australia New Zealand Biochar Conference was held at Murwillumbah Showgrounds, in New South Wales (in the heart of Sugarcane, Beef & Banana Country) on 10-12 August 2017. Terra Preta Developments, Producer of FRANK’S CHAR was one of the presenters of the successful international conference. We were able to learn
Biochar presentation at ANZBC Biochar Conference
“What is needed in this 21st century of ours, clearly, are solutions that deal with several of our major problems at once.” Tim Flannery 2007 Terra Preta were privileged to present at the ANZBC Biochar Conference in Murwillumbah. If you missed the Biochar conference you can still view the slides
Informative Biochar Workshop 20. July 2017
Tamar NRM organized a workshop which was held at Tresca Community Centre, Exeter on 20.July2017 – a perfect sunny winters day. Graeme Stevenson was the first presenter talking about how earthworms + dung beatles work in the soil, followed by Frank Strie who presented how biochar benefits and improves the soil. After lunch the whole
Video: “Stretch” Deep Cone Kiln with air injection rim tube
The video below is our KON-TIKI-TAS “Stretch” Deep Cone Kiln – The optional air injection rim tube is used if and when needed to boost the combustion temperature, as can be seen with the exceptional high flame.
Biochar can be produced from invasive plants
Latest Research confirmed the metholodogy “flood quenching with liquid manure” first ever thought of and used in Tasmania ever since Aug. 2014… To my great surprise over the weekend I just discovered this latest research findings from Nepal, see below. It is fascinating how the global knowledge network around Biochar
Firing Waste into Black Gold
This article appeared in the Tas Country Newspaper, Friday 28th April 2017 You can view the link to the article at http://tascountry.realviewtechnologies.com/#folio=72 or read below: FRANK and Karin Strie from Terra-Preta Developments are bringing to AGFEST the plant-boosting powers of biochar. Biochar turns organic waste into charcoal products that are valuable in
Add a little char and watch the plants grow
Head down to the Harvest Launceston Community Farmers’ Market this Saturday to meet Frank and Karin Strie from Terra-Preta Developments, and discover their plant boosting char, the black gold for soils. Char is the art of turning organic waste into a valuable charcoal product with a broad range of uses
The Secret of El Dorado (Video)
Below is a video that inspired Frank and Karin to pursue interest in Biochar. Frank watched this documentary in March 2004 and has been studying and working on it ever since.
Tasmanian Biochar Initiative
Hon. Kerry Finch MLC – Member for Rosevears informed the Tasmanian Legislative Council and spoke about our Biochar Initiative as part of a global knowledge network on 25 June 2015 in Parliament. Following the video link for Hon. Kerry Finch MLC – “Biochar projects in Tasmania”:
Peter Cundall: Biochar good for your greens
Peter Cundall has been quoted by the Weekly Times (28th October 2015) “Bio-char is proving to be the greatest, most significant and beneficial revolution in organic growing techniques in half a century. Used properly and wisely it could resolve problems of world hunger by revitalising and permanently enriching impoverished soils.”