On the Ground Podcast – Episode 2: Sports Turf with Biochar

SEP 23, 202536 MIN
The Biochar Podcast

On the Ground Podcast – Episode 2: Sports Turf with Biochar

SEP 23, 202536 MIN

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<p>How can biochar transform sports turf management into a profitable, sustainable practice?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>James Gaspard, CEO of Biochar Now (USA)</strong>, to unpack a groundbreaking California golf course case study. After investing <strong>~$300,000 AUD in biochar</strong>, the course achieved <strong>nearly $3 million in water savings over six years</strong> — delivering a return on investment in just <strong>six months</strong>.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li><p>How biochar improves turf resilience, aesthetics, and soil health</p></li><li><p>The measurable ROI of water savings and reduced inputs</p></li><li><p>What makes turf an emerging, lucrative market for biochar worldwide</p></li><li><p>Practical lessons for golf courses, sports fields, and turf managers in Australia &amp; New Zealand</p></li></ul><p>Learn more in <em>The Farmer’s Guide to Biochar</em> by Paul Taylor &amp; Stephen Joseph: https://www.anzbig.org/farmers-guide.html</p>