Stovers and Biochar enthusiasts,
See the first two reports at this website about agriculture in Zambia (a
Norwegian project). Note the reference to the Peko Pe by Wendelbo as a
source of biochar. I thank Graham Knight in the UK for sending the link.
Stephen Pearson reports:
" some V. important info. on small scale African farming from
Zambia with V. good results for sandy soils.
at www.conservationagriculture.org/cfu-research
<http://www.conservationagriculture.org/cfu-research> there are 14
reports.
Try the first one on bio-char - doubles the yield.
I would expect would give a boost to locals and make this programme
self funding."
BTW, today starts the USBI conference about biochar in California. I am
headed there now.
Paul
Paul S. Anderson, PhD aka "Dr TLUD"
Email: [email protected] Skype: paultlud Phone: +1-309-452-7072
Website: www.drtlud.com
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Subject: BioDesign N/L 29. 7.12
Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 08:55:04 +0100
From: Graham Knight <[email protected]>
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
* Testing a TEC unit - More about CA - Making Contact - **Powering
Computers*
Our tests have shown that an assembly of two paint tins with flat lids
can easily be made and will power TEC modules when heated on a stove.
Leaflets available!
If you have local empty 1 litre steel paint cans, with *flat* lids, and
know about using epoxy adhesive, etc do get in contact and we will try
to send what else is needed to get a little electricity from your stove.
It is best if you can send photos of your efforts!
*CA*
Stephen Pearson reports:
" some V. important info. on small scale African farming from
Zambia with V. good results for sandy soils.
at www.conservationagriculture.org/cfu-research
<http://www.conservationagriculture.org/cfu-research> there are 14 reports.
Try the first one on bio-char - doubles the yield.
I would expect would give a boost to locals and make this programme self
funding."
*DIY Solar Contacts*
There are a some African countries where there are several people
interested in DIY Solar etc.
Would it be a good thing to put you in contact with each other?
Let me know if you are willing to have your email address shown here?
I know some do not wish to have their efforts publicised so this will
only happen if you say yes!
*Get a small Laptop*
As I have mentioned before, it is important to carefully consider how
gift computers are to be powered.
Older machines need a lot of power so even if you have a source of
electricity it may prove too expensive to run it for long.
If you have the option do ask for modern laptops which need as little as
5 watts power!
They can be solar-powered but panels are expensive at the start.
Graham K
BioDesign
*biodesign*.webeden.co.uk <http://webeden.co.uk>
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