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Potential Analysis of Biochar-Systems for Improved Soil and Nutrient Management in Ethiopian Agriculture
Author
Seitz, Tobias; Solomon, Dawit
Abstract
The German government has commissioned
the Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und
Rohstoffe (BGR) to support its partner, the
Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (MoANR), in gaining knowledge in
biochar-systems for improved soil and nutrient
mangement in Ethiopian agriculture. Therefore,
the aim of this report is to provide basic
information about the principles of biochar
systems and the prerequisites for a succesful
implementation in Ethiopia. The fundamental
questions this report deals with and tries to
answer are:
i) In which way and from which feedstock can
biochar be produced in Ethiopia?
ii) Which positive and negative effects does the
application of biochar substrates have on the
soils, the environment, the climate and on the
livelihoods?
iii) Which experiences have been made in
Ethiopia with biochar systems?
iv) Who could partner a prospective pilot project
and where are the best conditions?
v) Which policies and legal frameworks will
affect the implementation of biochar systems?
Description
Cumulative Report
Sponsorship
This work was made possible through the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for
Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the German Federal Institute for Geosciences
and Natural Resources (Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe, BGR). We thank Dr.
Andreas Möller and Dr. Anja Volk from BGR, Dr. Dawit Solomon from Cornell University, and Prof.
Berhanu Belay from Injibara University (former Jimma University) for their leadership, guidance and
support. Furthermore, the Soil Fertility Improvement Directorate of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture
and Natural Resources (MOANR), Steffen Schulz from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Ethiopia country office are acknowledged for their excellent support
and encouragement during the preparation of this report.
Date Issued
2017-09Publisher
BGR-Germany
Subject
socio-economic scenario; Ethiopia; Climate smart biochar systems; biomass resource assessment; soil fertility improvement
Type
report