Biochar

Specification:

Biochar is a carbon-rich product made from renewable agricultural waste residue like coconut shells, corn cobs, cotton stalk, coconut husk, fronds, bagasse etc. It is produced by pyrolysis (heating in the absence of oxygen) that acts as a sustainable and permanent soil amendment. Research findings and experience on the field show that there is an increase in crop yields by using Biochar Soil amendment.
It is a soil amendment that is plowed-in only once and has a lasting effect for centuries.
Biochar enhances soil fertility by stimulating biological activity, improving soil nutrient and water retention, and also increasing organic matter.
It is completely sustainable as the biomass comes from readily available and sustainable agricultural waste. Furthermore, the carbon in the biochar becomes locked up in the soil, removing carbon from the atmosphere.
The main scientifically approved reasons that biochar amendments have resulted in measurable improvements in soil productivity are that it:

Enhances soil biology (40% increase in mycorrhizal fungi)
Improves nutrient retention in soils (50% increase in Cation Exchange Capacity)
Improves the water retention capacity of soils (up to 18% increase)
Increases the pH of acidic soils (1 point pH increase)
Increases soil organic matter