Articles published by Alex Brodie, founder and director of Brodie Biomass Limited.
Brockham, Surrey – 20th March 2025 – Following the successful launch of its biochar production facility in 2024, Brodie Biomass is pleased to announce the acquisition of the SoilFixer brand from ACI Innovations Ltd., previously owned by Tony Callaghan. For over a decade, SoilFixer has been a leading name in the UK’s biochar and soil […]
Last summer (2024), we conducted an informal, home-based blind trial using raised beds. Both were filled with a well-known premium compost brand and planted with Busy Lizzies. However, in one of the beds, we added approximately 10% biochar. By the time we took photos in October, the difference was striking—the bed with biochar produced significantly […]
This month, Nigel Akehurst visited Brodie Farms in Brockham, Surrey, to meet farmer-turned-biochar maker Alex Brodie, his son Tom, and farm manager Andy Jackman …
The world is beginning to recognize the versatile applications of biochar. To provide context, consider the period before the widespread use of combustion engines. In 1900, London had …
The Ash tree is the third most common tree in Britain after Oak and Birch. However, it is currently being devastated by a disease commonly known as Ash dieback.
Biochar is characterized by its stable carbon composition, which makes it a ideal tool in addressing challenges such as soil degradation and carbon sequestration. Biochar’s stability …
Biochar is a natural material that can be created in several ways. It is formed naturally when the feedstock materials are burnt or heated, the temperatures involved are much lower and the molecules form …
Biochar is a powerful tool for improving soil health and productivity. However, like any tool, it must be used correctly to enjoy its full benefits. Here are some simple tips …
Think of biochar as a soil superhero. It’s a type of charcoal that comes from plant matter and gets mixed into the soil. But unlike the charcoal you use for …
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