EP 785 Angela Barrero - The Basics of Making Biochar - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast
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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward EPISODE DETAILS
This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Angela Barrero, coffee farmer at Bodega de la Finca in Quindio, Colombia.
In this important series, we're discussing the role that biochar has to play on coffee farms.
The 5 episodes in this series are:
Stabilizing Coffee Supply with Regenerative Ag - https://youtu.be/Tvy5uRft0Qo
Water Instability at Coffee Origins - https://youtu.be/oD0wyoeNtmg
Biochar's Role During La Niña and El Niño - https://youtu.be/Sf4Ia3DELhg
Is it Going to Get Easier to Grow Coffee? - https://youtu.be/W-llrWOesG4
The Basics of Making Biochar - https://youtu.be/NL6n7bIU79w-
In this final episode of the series, Lee and Angela discuss the strategic creation and use of biochar in coffee farming.
They discuss the economic and ecological benefits, including reduced fertilizer costs and carbon credits.
Angela offers practical advice on different biochar production methods, suitable from small-scale artisan production to larger operations, highlighting the importance of weather conditions and biomass types.
The session also emphasizes the need for scientific precision in biochar application to enhance soil health and plant nutrition, leveraging local residues and avoiding chemicals.
This episode is part of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, and it introduces upcoming workshops for further in-depth learning about regenerative practices in coffee farming.
00:00 Introduction to Biochar and Fertilizer Savings
00:50 Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops Announcement
01:38 Final Episode Introduction with Angela Barrero
02:42 Basics of Creating Biochar for Coffee Farms
03:42 Biochar Production Methods and Safety
08:49 Economic and Environmental Benefits of Biochar
15:26 Quality and Application of Biochar
30:49 Workshops and Hands-On Learning Opportunities
36:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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