<![CDATA[Nirwanto, Y., Rahmat, B., Hodiyah, I., & Mutolib, M. (2025). Intensification of the Utilization of Abundant Agricultural Biomass into Charcoal for Soil Amendment, Fuel and Industry. In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-13 Tahun 2025, Palembang 20 Oktober 2025. (pp. 43–51). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).Intensifying the utilization of agricultural biomass as a source of charcoal offers a strategic solution for managing organic waste, increasing agricultural productivity, and providing renewable energy. Indonesia's abundant agricultural biomass, such as rice straw, rice husks, and other crop waste, remains underutilized and often causes environmental problems when stockpiled, let alone burned openly. This paper examines the potential of utilizing agricultural biomass into charcoal (biochar) using the pyrolysis method as an alternative soil conditioner, environmentally friendly fuel, and industrial raw material. This research used a literature study method with data sources from indexed international and national journal articles; and secondary literature in the form of textbooks, conference proceedings, reports from official institutions (such as the Central Statistics Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and FAO). The selected literature was published within the last 10 years and is relevant to the context of biomass, biochar, renewable energy, or soil amendments. In the industrial sector, biomass charcoal is used as the main ingredient in the production of activated charcoal and is applied in various processes, such as waste treatment, filtration, and pollutant control. The use of biomass for charcoal production also plays a role in addressing organic waste issues and creating creative industry opportunities for the Indonesian people. Therefore, the development of biomass charcoal conversion and utilization technologies has strategic urgency in supporting national energy security, promoting environmentally friendly agriculture, and increasing the added value of biomass-based industries in Indonesia. In addition, the socio-economic impact of converting agricultural biomass into valuable commodities in the form of biochar will increase community income.]]>
