As with the early stages of any technology, early adopters spend a lot of time and energy trying to persuade others to adopt as well. For the purposes of this site we are calling that kind of activity, ‘advocacy’; we could have called it evangelisation, activism, lobbying or some other term that suggests enthusiastic support for an idea and some dedication to spreading it.
This part of the site is dedicated to those who would like to learn more about what kind of advocacy is happening in other areas and to help bring together the efforts and strategies, identify the most effective people or strategies to engage when trying to convince others that biochar may be worth investigating in a particular field, practise or organisation.
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John Wraight provided a news report on a similar event back in the January ABE newsletter. Please share the news. The organisers have provided details on the event which I have also shared in the BNNZ calendar. … Continue reading →
BNNZ crew met up with Rodrigo after the R2R conference. Hopefully his & Tom Miles’ presentation can be shared in the future. … Continue reading →
Not exactly prime-time viewing for our political leaders and I’m guessing they might be happy that not many folk will have seen it. This news on Denmark’s farming plans is probably a bit embarrassing based on their back-tracking from any … Continue reading →
Dylan does a deep dive on practical biochar applications along with some great permaculture education. … Continue reading →
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dstVlOVNYl0%3Fsi%3DJ7PC2PQmaC2LyliR … Continue reading →
Dr Peter Winsley’s latest WordPress article on biochar is timely. Hopefully it will draw plenty of discussion there. A search for ‘biochar’ on Peter’s WordPress page pulls 12 articles since 2019. His connection to biochar advocacy goes all the way … Continue reading →
Late notice – 7:30PM Thursday, 15 February BNNZ are opening up the first 2024 member lounge to anyone interested in meeting up with the biochar curious, advocates and experts. No fixed agenda. Access: https://bbb2.nzoss.nz/rooms/phi-q77-4zn/join Access code: usirbw … Continue reading →
“As part of an international study tour, Nuffield Farming Scholar, Luke Breedon, is visiting biochar producers in the North Island this week. Breedon is researching the production and application of biochar in horticulture and agriculture production, particularly as a sustainable … Continue reading →
Dylan Graves has been an active advocate for biochar & BNNZ in the deep south. His workshops & training has been featured in previous AllBlackEarth newsletters (& there will be another in the November edition). Another advocate for biochar in … Continue reading →
Click on the image to link to a well produced chat with Phil Stevens, BNNZ deputy chair, on biochar in NZ. … Continue reading →