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Transform soil. Boost yields.
Sequester carbon.
Benefit your crops and the planet with biochar, a soil amendment that turns agricultural waste into a powerful tool.
Grow more. Responsibly.
High water
holding capacity
Increased Agronomic
efficiency of Nitrogen (AEN)
High Process
temperature (>550 °C)
Permanent
carbon removal
100% Waste biomass
as feedstock
EBC Agro
Organic Certified
What is biochar?
MASH Makes biochar is a win-win for crops and the planet.
This premium, stable, carbon-rich form of charcoal is created through the pyrolysis of waste biomass residues. This process transforms agricultural waste into a powerful soil enhancer while permanently sequestering CO2.
The magic happens in our advanced pyrolysis machines, which are designed for scale and efficiency to ensure that every batch of biochar is consistent, high-quality, and environmentally friendly. These machines are built for precise control, minimal downtime, and maximum output, making them ideal for meeting the demands of large-scale farming.
MASH Makes biochar has a wide range of use cases, with the most popular being as a soil amendment. Research shows that biochar improves soil fertility, enhances water retention, and boosts microbial activity, creating a nutrient-rich environment that ensures crops thrive with less effort.
This premium, stable, carbon-rich form of charcoal is created through the pyrolysis of waste biomass residues. This process transforms agricultural waste into a powerful soil enhancer while permanently sequestering CO2.
The magic happens in our advanced pyrolysis machines, which are designed for scale and efficiency to ensure that every batch of biochar is consistent, high-quality, and environmentally friendly. These machines are built for precise control, minimal downtime, and maximum output, making them ideal for meeting the demands of large-scale farming.
MASH Makes biochar has a wide range of use cases, with the most popular being as a soil amendment. Research shows that biochar improves soil fertility, enhances water retention, and boosts microbial activity, creating a nutrient-rich environment that ensures crops thrive with less effort.
A certified organic soil amendment for sustainable agriculture
Our biochar is certified under the European Biochar Certificate (EBC) in the AgroOrganic certification class, ensuring the highest standards in sustainability and quality. As India’s only EBC-certified biochar producer, we deliver products that meet stringent EU standards for organic agriculture, making them ideal for both domestic use and export.
Our production methods
High-temperature
reactors
Reactors reach optimal temperatures to maximise carbonisation, resulting in a biochar that is highly stable and rich in carbon.
Automated feedstock
handling
Smooth, uninterrupted feedstock processing, reducing manual intervention and downtime, which enhances production efficiency.
Precision temperature
control
Ensures uniform biochar composition and higher yields of carbon-rich material.
Advanced emissions
control
Our filtration and emissions management systems ensuring our process remains environmentally friendly.
Frequent emissions
testing
Regular testing ensures that our machines do not pollute the environment.
High-temperature
reactors
Automated feedstock
handling
Precision temperature
control
Advanced emissions
control
Frequent emissions
testing
Where does our biochar come from?
At MASH Makes, we harness the potential of agricultural residues—biomass that would otherwise go unused or be left to decompose. Through advanced thermochemical processes, we convert this waste into biochar, a valuable resource that enhances soil health and supports sustainable agriculture.
We are starting with agro-processing residues in India, with plans to expand to several other feedstocks. By transforming agricultural byproducts into biochar, we contribute to a circular economy that utilises every part of the agricultural process.
Partnering for impact
Biochar for commercial agriculture
MASH Makes Biochar is designed specifically for large-scale agricultural use and is effective in a range of soil types, including sandy, clay, and loamy soils. Its unique properties make it highly beneficial for soils that are prone to poor water retention, nutrient loss, or compaction. By improving soil structure and enhancing moisture retention, our biochar helps ensure that crops thrive in challenging conditions, particularly in arid or drought-prone regions.
For optimal results, we recommend consulting with our field application team, who can provide personalised advice on the best biochar application rates and methods based on your specific soil conditions.
For optimal results, we recommend consulting with our field application team, who can provide personalised advice on the best biochar application rates and methods based on your specific soil conditions.
We’re driving biochar innovation
In collaboration with universities and NGOs, our research and development team conducts regular pot studies and field trials to ensure that our solutions are scientifically rigorous and field-tested. These trials have already delivered significant results, including:
Yield increases
Trials showed measurable increases in crop productivity when MASH Makes biochar was applied, particularly in nitrogen-deficient soils.
Nitrogen use efficiency
Our research demonstrated a 42% improvement in Agronomic Efficiency of Nitrogen (AEN) when biochar was incorporated into soil.
Water retention
In dry or drought-prone regions, our biochar enhanced soil water-holding capacity by up to 30%.
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We've seen positive results in crop yields across multiple seasons, leading to significantly higher returns for farmers. By using MASH Makes biochar, farmers can also reduce their reliance on fossil fuel-based inputs that harm the climate.
– Irfan Shaikh, Head of Agriculture at MANAVLOK
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