Biochar for Gardens
Biochar is a highly beneficial addition to gardens due to its unique properties and the multitude of advantages it offers for soil health and plant growth.
Biochar for Agriculture
Farming has long been in thrall to an industrial approach, applying more fertiliser and pesticides. Biochar’s unique qualities offer farmers an alternative approach benefiting the land, environment, and us all.
Biochar’s Other Uses
Biochar has numerous applications, ranging from industrial to hi-tech uses, and as awareness of its extraordinary qualities increases, sourcing sustainable local feedstock and ensuring local utilisation will be critical challenges.
Sustainably Produced Biochar
All the biochar products are made and processed on our farm near Brockham in Surrey, using responsibly and locally sourced materials.
This project uses renewable energy in its processes and also sequesters carbon – permanently.
What is biochar?
Biochar, a charcoal-like substance that’s produced through pyrolysis – burning organic matter at a high temperature with minimal oxygen – is recognised by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as a key solution to combat climate change. Through this process, carbon that was once in the atmosphere can be sequestered in soil or compost for hundreds of years.
About Us
Brodie Biochar, part of a family-owned group of businesses led by Alex Brodie, has been actively involved in researching biochar and its applications since 2020. Starting in July 2024, Brodie Biomass will produce biochar along with a variety of biochar composts and soil conditioners, using locally sourced materials.
