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:

  1. Stabilizing Coffee Supply with Regenerative Ag - https://youtu.be/Tvy5uRft0Qo

  2. Water Instability at Coffee Origins - https://youtu.be/oD0wyoeNtmg

  3. Biochar's Role During La Niña and El Niño - https://youtu.be/Sf4Ia3DELhg

  4. Is it Going to Get Easier to Grow Coffee? - https://youtu.be/W-llrWOesG4

  5. 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

Connect with Angela Barrero here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-del-pilar-barrero-bernal-460107a1/

https://www.instagram.com/bodegadelafinca/


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