Why it matters:
Iran ranks among the top 10 countries globally in greenhouse gas emissions, with millions of tons of agricultural waste burned annually. The technology offers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical fertilizers and could help mitigate water and soil pollution.
The big picture:
Iran’s agricultural sector consumes 70% of the country’s water resources and faces severe challenges due to declining rainfall, groundwater depletion, and excessive use of chemical fertilizers. Biochar technology presents a sustainable solution to these intertwined environmental threats.
What he’s saying:
Bijan Yeganeh, CEO of the startup:
“With rapid thermal processing, we can convert over 170 million tons of agricultural biomass into biochar ,a fertilizer that reduces water usage, enhances soil quality, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. After 10 months of research and development, the project has reached industrial scale and will first be implemented at Karun Agro-Industry.”
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