Frequently asked questions

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WHAT DOES RELEAF DO?

Releaf Earth is a climate technology company pioneering novel sustainable agriculture and carbon removal solutions. Expanding from our roots in food processing technology, we now specialize in producing premium biochar from palm kernel shells. Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) is a powerful tool for carbon sequestration and key technology for economic development in Africa.
African farmers already experience 150% global mean temperature rise from a climate crisis they didn’t cause. Releaf is on a mission to empower rural communities with improved productivity, crop yields, and role in achieving Net Zero Emissions.
Releaf is accelerating Africa’s transition from an agrarian to manufacturing society by building a network of optimally placed food processors. Africa has 21% of the world’s agricultural land, but >80% of it is decentralized. Unlocking this potential requires a decentralized food processing system.
As Releaf scales its impact, we remain dedicated to transforming traditional agricultural practices and supporting a greener, more resilient planet.

WHAT IS BIOCHAR?

Biochar is a type of charcoal produced by heating organic materials—like agricultural waste or wood—at high temperatures in a low-oxygen environment, a process known as pyrolysis. The result is a stable, carbon-rich substance that, when added to soil, can improve its fertility, retain moisture, and reduce nutrient loss. Additionally, biochar sequesters carbon, locking it into the soil for potentially hundreds to thousands of years, which helps mitigate climate change by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.

WHERE CAN I BUY RELEAF’S BIOCHAR?

Releaf’s Biochar is available at licensed distributor stores. You can email info@releaf.ng for more information

HOW CAN I BECOME A RELEAF FARMER?

Releaf does not own farms but we partner with farmers to offtake their crops for processing. Dial *347*80# to provide information on the volume of nuts available for sale.

HOW CAN I SELL NUTS TO RELEAF?

Dial our USSD code to provide updates on your inventory, price and volume available for sale

HOW DOES RELEAF PROCESS PALM NUTS?

Releaf uses Kraken, its proprietary de-shelling machine, which eliminates the drudgery of de-shelling, currently done by smallholder farmers using hand-held rocks to crack nuts. Kraken provides more extraction efficiency, with 27-30% more extraction yield of higher quality oil. WIth Kraken, Releaf produces premium oil palm products with 95% purity, higher than the 88% industry standard.

HOW DOES RELEAF IMPACT FARMERS?

Our work directly results in a more robust food system, allowing smallholder farmers to reap more value from their crops, reduces inefficiencies in the supply chain, and results in lower prices for consumers.

Releaf finances and sources from the farmers, who are connected to Releaf’s SALT SMS application. The application allows these farmers to provide updates about their palm nut inventory through SALT, and to confirm the price and volume of palm nuts available for sale. 

Through SALT, Releaf also provides the smallholders with training on land preparation, spacing, and planting, as well as support in sustainable land management to improve their resilience to climate change.

WILL RELEAF EXPAND TO OTHER CROPS?

We currently work in the Oil Palm and will add maize and Cassava in 2025.

HOW CAN I ACCESS CAPITAL?

Releaf does not provide financing.

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