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

How can biochar transform sports turf management into a profitable, sustainable practice?

In this episode, we sit down with James Gaspard, CEO of Biochar Now (USA), to unpack a groundbreaking California golf course case study. After investing ~$300,000 AUD in biochar, the course achieved nearly $3 million in water savings over six years — delivering a return on investment in just six months.

We cover:

• How biochar improves turf resilience, aesthetics, and soil health

• The measurable ROI of water savings and reduced inputs

• What makes turf an emerging, lucrative market for biochar worldwide

• Practical lessons for golf courses, sports fields, and turf managers in Australia & New Zealand

Learn more in The Farmer’s Guide to Biochar by Paul Taylor & Stephen Joseph: https://www.anzbig.org/farmers-guide.html