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Precision Biochar Injection Technology
Sitos Group is working with our sister company, Soil Amendment Injection (SAI), to revolutionize how biochar is applied to agricultural soils. SAI designs and deploys specialized equipment that precisely applies biochar at depth—where it matters most for long-term soil health and carbon sequestration. Together, we are closing the carbon loop.
Custom Biochar Injection Equipment
Soil Amendment Injection designs and manufactures customizable injection technologies for biochar application in various agriculture settings. Engineered through extensive research and field testing, their precision systems adapt to specific soil and crop needs, ensuring efficient biochar integration to enhance carbon sequestration and soil health
Existing Crops
The in-row injector’s minimal-disturbance “knifing” technique places biochar and soil amendments precisely where needed, ensuring efficient application with minimal soil disruption.
New Plantings
The bulk biochar injector seamlessly integrates biochar application into scheduled tillage events, maximizing effectiveness while minimizing additional soil disturbance.
Benefits of Applying Biochar at Depth
Root Zone Enhancement
Placing biochar 12–36 inches deep targets the active root zone, benefiting both established and newly planted crops.
Stable Carbon Sequestration
Deep application protects biochar from surface disturbances, ensuring carbon remains sequestered in the soil.
Improved Soil Structure
Biochar's porosity improves soil aeration, water retention, and deep root growth when applied at depth.
GPS-Guided Application: SAI’s GPS-guided tractors ensure precise, row-specific biochar application, minimizing soil disturbance while maximizing efficiency.
Adjustable Rate Technology: Each injector fine-tunes application rates based on soil conditions and crop needs, optimizing biochar integration for better soil health and productivity.
Uniform Distribution: Injectors provide consistent amendment coverage, enhancing soil structure and nutrient availability across treated areas.
Depth Control: Biochar is placed 12–36 inches deep in the root zone, improving moisture retention, soil resilience, and long-term benefits.
Precision Farming with Biochar
In-Row Biochar Injector
Designed for precise amendment placement, the In-Row Injector delivers biochar and soil enhancements directly into crop rows. Ideal for established vineyards and perennial crops, it improves soil health exactly where plant roots need it most.
By integrating amendments post-establishment, this injector enhances soil structure, water retention, and microbial activity—using just enough root knifing to maximize crop benefits.
3-ton Injector
Capacity: 3 tons of material
Application Depth: 18–20 inches
Row Width: 6–8 feet, adjustable via varying toolbar configurations
6-ton Injector
Capacity: 6 tons of material
Application Depth: 28 inches
Row Width: 8 - 12 feet, adjustable via varying toolbar configurations
Bulk Biochar Injector
Engineered for large-scale, deep soil incorporation, the Bulk Biochar Applicator is designed to prepare soil pre-planting for vineyards, orchards, and row crops. By distributing biochar at rates of 6+ tons per acre, this applicator ensures long-term soil enhancement, improving nutrient retention, increasing organic matter, and promoting sustainable carbon sequestration.
Ideal for new plantings and broad-acre applications, it facilitates high-volume biochar deployment, maximizing soil benefits while supporting regenerative agriculture at scale.
Get Custom Biochar Solutions
Ready to explore how precision biochar application can benefit your operation? Contact our team to discuss your specific needs and learn more about our custom equipment solutions and biochar availability. Connect with Soil Amendment Injection, LLC on Instagram and Facebook @sai.llc
Frequently asked questions
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No. Traditional vineyard and orchard planting requires deep tillage with multiple tractor passes. Our method is more precise, using GPS to rip only the planting row while leaving the rest of the field undisturbed. We integrate biochar and compost into the soil at a targeted depth (2.5–3 ft), ensuring long-term carbon sequestration. Applying biochar at 10 tons per acre offsets the emissions from the tractors used in the process.
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While initial subsoiling disturbs some soil carbon, incorporating biochar significantly boosts long-term carbon storage. Research shows increased soil carbon levels years after a single application. Our approach also minimizes disturbance by only treating the planting row, not the entire field.
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For new vineyard plantings, biochar is applied within an already planned tillage event. For existing vineyards, we use a low-impact “knifing” method to place biochar at root depth without major soil disruption. This targeted application enhances soil health, microbial life, and carbon sequestration while maintaining soil structure.
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No. We carefully apply compost and biochar in well-aerated conditions, preventing oxygen-deprived zones. Biochar's porous structure enhances soil aeration and drainage, reducing the risk of anaerobic decomposition.
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Yes, and our approach balances soil protection with long-term benefits. Biochar improves soil health by enhancing microbial life, nutrient cycling, and carbon sequestration. We use targeted application methods to minimize disruption while maximizing benefits.