Andrew + Toula Finlayson

Andrew and Toula are co-founders of Southland Carbon.

Andrew Finlayson

is focussed on the use of carbon capture technology in the New Zealand Agribusiness sector.

Based in Southland, Andrew is introducing Biochar to New Zealand at a commercial scale through the production and distribution of Premium Feed Grade Biochar to farmers.

Authentic, committed, and innovative, producing the highest quality products with the use of cutting-edge technology and a commitment to sustaining a vibrant Southland.

Experienced in the manufacture of Biochar and Wood Vinegar/Smoke Condensate, Andrew is working with farmers and growers on the implementation of biochar and wood vinegar into farming systems as a feed additive and soil amendment.

Andrew is Deputy Chair of Biochar Network New Zealand (BNNZ) and Southland Carbon is a sponsor of the farmers guide to the production, use and application of biochar published by the Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group (ANZBIG)

Toula Finlayson

Toula is passionate about the use of biochar in an agricultural context with a focus on animal feed/supplements as the most passive way of charging and spreading biochar.

Toula is involved in the production side to ensure Southland Carbon’s biochar has the highest carbon (88.8% ) and is free of contaminants.

Toula is focused on biochar being integrated into farming systems with no change to the routine and very little extra work.

The aim is not only gains in nutrient uptake to pasture and crops but simultaneous increase in profitability for farmers.