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TSU (Tyumen State University) has launched Russia's first CDR project in the agro-sector based on biochar
Tumen State University is implementing the country's first agro-climate project on long-term carbon sequestration in soils using biochar. The research is taking place in the Kurgan region and is based on the Terra Preta principle, a technology that allows for the creation of highly fertile soils by adding carbon-containing materials.
The project uses birch biochar, obtained from a by-product of plywood production, which simultaneously reduces emissions and helps to recycle wood residues.
Industrial Partners
The Perm plant of sorbents UralKhimsorb has a special place in the project, providing activated biochar for comparative tests. This will allow to evaluate the effectiveness of different types of coal in the field and choose the optimal solutions for the agro-sector.
Scope and goals
• 50 tons of biochar were applied on an area of 8 hectares
• A technology for applying biochar on an industrial scale was developed and tested
• The impact on soil structure, microbiota, and wheat yield is being studied
The project will serve as a foundation for future scaling of carbon-neutral agricultural technologies in Russia and Central Asia and will enhance the participation of Tyumen State University in global climate initiatives.
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