Biochar: Taking commercial British apple production to Net Zero

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Find out more about Biochar as a solution to 'end of orchard life' wood and understand why LCA shines a light on packaging materials.

Commercial apple is a low emission crop but there are challenges at end of orchard life and in terms of the lifecycle carbon analysis (LCA) of the crop production. This Innovate UK funded project considered these and other challenges with actionable results for all growers. Learn more about Biochar as a solution to end of orchard life wood and understand why the LCA shines a light on packaging materials. Read the <a href="https://www.britishapplesandpears.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Biochar-Report_FINAL_Low-Res.pdf" title="https://www.britishapplesandpears.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Biochar-Report_FINAL_Low-Res.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">full report here</a>.<h4>We are joined by:</h4><ul><li>Ali Capper is the Executive Chair of British Apples &amp; Pears Ltd, where she leads national advocacy and promotional work for the UK’s top‑fruit sector. A prominent horticultural grower from Worcestershire, she co‑runs Stocks Farm, producing apples, cider apples and hops.</li><li>Rob Collins spent 30 years in the fruit industry, recently conducting pyrolysis trials and assessing pyrolysis units as part of the Innovate UK project. He is also co‑founder of Cobblers Farm in Worcestershire, where he has built a thriving farming enterprise from a 40‑acre greenfield site.</li></ul><h4>Agenda:</h4>13:00: Introduction13:10: Presentations - Join Ali and Rob running through what they did, what they have learnt and where this research could lead.13:30: Audience Q&amp;A14:00: CloseWe encourage attendees to bring their questions to the panel through the Q&amp;A, where there will be plenty of time for discussion. The session will be recorded - even if you can't make it on the day, register to recieve the recording link.

This event is part of our Agroecology at Scale Programme, part of the ground-breaking Farm to Fork Partnership between Ocado and Soil Association which has been established to help transform the way we eat, farm and care for our natural world.

The Biochar: Taking commercial British apple production to Net Zero report is live here: <a href="https://www.britishapplesandpears.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Biochar-Report_FINAL_Low-Res.pdf" title="https://www.britishapplesandpears.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Biochar-Report_FINAL_Low-Res.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Biochar-Report_FINAL_Low-Res.pdf</a>. With thanks to all project collaborators, partners and contributors.

Videography: Please be advised that this session will be recorded.Data protection: Soil Association takes data protection very seriously and will only collect essential data from participants necessary to use for the running of this event.The Soil Association's full privacy policy is available here: <a href="https://www.soilassociation.org/privacy-policy/" title="https://www.soilassociation.org/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.soilassociation.org/privacy-policy/</a>By registering for this event you agree to the terms and conditions stated in our privacy policy. If you have any queries please contact: info.farmingandlanduse@soilassociation.org

<h4>Looking for useful resources to support farm planning?</h4>The Soil Association's Farming and Land Use team have created a selection of useful technical guides: <a href="https://www.soilassociation.org/farmers-growers/low-input-farming-advice/guides-for-whole-farm-planning/" title="https://www.soilassociation.org/farmers-growers/low-input-farming-advice/guides-for-whole-farm-planning/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.soilassociation.org/farmers-growers/low-input-farming-advice/guides-for-whole-farm-planning/</a>Interested in the key steps required in converting an existing orchard to Organic status? Read <a href="https://www.soilassociation.org/media/28549/sa-orchard-conversion-tech-guide-web.pdf" title="https://www.soilassociation.org/media/28549/sa-orchard-conversion-tech-guide-web.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this technical guide</a>.

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