Dimapur, May 11 -- A Nagaland University-led international study is mooting the use of 'biochar' as a practical and affordable solution to address water scarcity and soil degradation in the hilly regions of Nagaland.
Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced by heating crop residues and organic biomass in low-oxygen conditions.
The findings highlight how converting agricultural waste into biochar can help improve soil moisture, enhance crop productivity and support sustainable farming systems.
The study, which involved researchers from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh and Parul University, Gujarat, besides Nagaland University, focuses on biochar application in agricultural field.
It demonstr...