[Stoves] Biochar and Peko Pe in Zambia

[Paul Anderson]

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:  psanders at ilstu.edu   Skype: paultlud  Phone: +1-309-452-7072
Website:  www.drtlud.com



-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	BioDesign N/L 29. 7.12
Date: 	Sun, 29 Jul 2012 08:55:04 +0100
From: 	Graham Knight <graham075 at googlemail.com>
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.
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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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