Patel & Panwar (2024): Evaluating the agronomic and economic viability of biochar in sustainable crop production
Maga Ram Patel, Narayan Lal Panwar IN: Biomass and Bioenergy, 188, 107328, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2024.107328
This paper examines the economic viability of biochar application in crop production, focusing on varying application rates of 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, and 28 tons per hectare. Biochar, produced through biomass pyrolysis, has shown promise in improving crop yields and contributing to environmental sustainability. The biochar production financial metrics were analyzed, and it shows that the economic parameters such as Operational Expenditure (OPEX) amounting to $2339.40, feedstock cost of $2420.25, and transport cost of $293.71. The total biochar production cost was $232.87 per ton, with labour costs comprising 27.07 % of the overall production and application expenses.