BioLumic’s Post

UV light signaling: the next frontier in plant science? 'New Zealand-based BioLumic uses ultraviolet (UV) light to boost the growth, yield, and quality of various crops, including corn, soybeans, lettuce and cannabis. It is now bringing its tech to ryegrass in an attempt to manage the country’s notorious methane problem. It wants to shine its light in a host of areas, it tells AgTechNavigator.' https://hubs.li/Q02yTBgS0

Great to see our work in Agriculture covered in Direct Driller Magazine this month after our trials with Hugh Lowthian this summer on his Winter Barley crop. Zero synthetic fertiliser, zero carbon, zero waste using only fungi, microbes, nutrition. Simple. What is interesting is how the farming community are talking about fungi and the benefits for the land, environment and crop. The missing part of the puzzle is where to get the fungi from and this is where talking to us helps. I wonder if our approach is more of a hybrid land management system and product as opposed to a stand alone product of fungi inoculated pellets and nutrition. While Nature knows best, so do the people who manage the land. If we measure success in terms of the fungal biomass in the soil then the data speaks for itself. Thats why we have farms, estates and suppliers engage with us daily - it is all about the fungi and how to get it into the soils. Thanks to Simon Bullock and John Speed for making the trial happen this year - collaboration is the key! Woodland Grow is on Page 46 - great article Erin Wiedmer! https://lnkd.in/eGgtGUU3

This is our solution for making a dual contribution to organic farmers and the preservation of the environment by effectively managing agricultural waste within the framework of a circular economy

🌱 USBC DC Fly-In: Seeking Insights - Biochar Delivery Costs & Code 336 🌱 🏛 As we prepare for the US Biochar Coalition (USBC) ’s DC Fly-In from September 17-19, we are closing the loop on information requests from USEPA, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USDA, USDA-NRCS, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - Republican, U.S. House of Representatives and other offices we’ll visit. Your thoughts & experiences help us do our best work to move the administration & legislature forward on solutions to industry pain points & take action to stimulate markets for biochar products & services. We hope you'll share insights on- 🔦 USBC Policy Issue Code 336: Biochar Delivery Costs Did you know that the cost of biochar delivery should be covered under Code 336 separate and apart from biochar payments? 💡 During our March DC Fly In, USBC members met with NRCS leadership to share requests to improve 336's functionality & widen adoption, including treatment of biochar delivery costs. We learned delivery costs should be covered outside the biochar payment & NRCS learned that wasn't happening. To prepare to incorporate coverage, NRCS would like to know more. You can help advance this initiative by sharing answers to the following: 🇨🇨 Inclusion of Delivery Costs: If you have applied for Code 336, did you include the cost of biochar delivery in your plan & request for reimbursement? 🔒 Impact of Delivery Costs: Has the cost of delivery been a significant barrier for prospective purchasers intending to use biochar for soil carbon amendment purposes? Did you lose sales & if so, how much? 📏 Has the cost of delivery been adequately reflected in the price of biochar paid to you under the program? If not, how wide is the gap & what is the impact on your business? 🚚 Delivery Cost Proportion: What percentage of your delivered product price is attributed to delivery costs? Your feedback helps ensure Code 336 effectively supports growth of the biochar systems industry & getting more carbon into U.S. soils. Please share your experiences and thoughts in the comments or reach out directly to Maureen Walsh Hailey Faust Markus Videnieks All information shared is used anonymously for advocacy purposes only. Thank you for being a partner in USBC’s work to grow the biochar systems industry to the billion-dollar engine of the U.S. bioeconomy it can, should, and working together, will be. #BiocharSystems #Biochar #BiocharCDR #BiocharMarkets #USBC #USBCMembers #Bioenergy #Bioeconomy #CarbonDrawdownEconomy #RenewableEnergy #SoilHealth #SoilCarbon #SoilDefense #DroughtResilience #GoodSoilIsBusinessGold #GoodSoilIsNationalSecurity #ClimateSmartAgriculture #RegenerativeAgriculture #Conservation #Farming #ClimateResilience #FiscalResponsibility #DCFlyIn #Code336 #Policy #PowerofWe #BiocharIsBadAss #UnderdogsComeOutOnTop #IntegrityMatters #EthicsMatter #AccountabilityMatters

Many of the most innovative solutions in sustainable farming today focus on plant-soil interactions and the rhizosphere. Biostimulants, designed to optimize the soil microbiome, are revolutionizing crop production and plant health by improving nutrient uptake, crop resilience, soil health and much more ... https://lnkd.in/e7KfamDb #agricultureandfarming #biostimulants #biosolutions #planthealth Rovensa Next José Nolasco AgbioInvestor Lawrence Middler Kynetec Global Ag Tech Initiative #globalinsights Lauren Milligan

"𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐘𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬" | 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐏𝐃𝐅 : https://lnkd.in/d-X-Tedh 🌱 Boosting Crop Health with Microbial Seed Treatments 🌾 Global Insight Services Microbial seed treatments are transforming agriculture by enhancing seed health and promoting stronger, more resilient crops. These innovative treatments harness beneficial microorganisms to protect seeds from pathogens, improve nutrient uptake, and increase overall yield. As the demand for sustainable farming solutions grows, microbial seed treatments are proving to be a game-changer in optimizing agricultural productivity and promoting eco-friendly practices. Embrace the future of farming with natural, effective solutions that support both crop health and environmental sustainability. Top Keyplayers : Microbial Solutions, Inc. Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds Monsanto Company Informa Syngenta Novozymes BASF Agricultural Solutions Corteva Agriscience Planted Rizobacter do Brasil #microbialseedtreatment #sustainableagriculture #crophealth #yieldenhancement #agritech #greenfarming #soilhealth #ecofriendlyfarming #innovativeagriculture #seedtreatment

🌾 The UK National Farmers Union (NFU) is part of a £5.9 million project aimed at boosting carbon capture. Over 20 organizations have partnered up to launch CHCx3. Funded by Defra's Farming Futures R&D Fund, the initiative seeks to diversify arable cropping and explore new revenue streams in carbon marketplaces and industries like textiles. Key Focus Areas ✅ Introduce rotational and fibre crops, along with perennial food and biomass crops. ✅ Enhance atmospheric carbon sequestration in soils and crops. ✅ Evaluate the economic and environmental impacts of different cultivation systems. A resulting 'Knowledge Hub' will provide resources and tools for farmers and agronomists to adopt high carbon-capture crops efficiently. https://lnkd.in/evQE94F8 #Sustainability #CarbonCapture #UKFarming #ClimateAction

🌱 ELICIT PLANT, a French agri-biotech innovator, has launched EliZon, a groundbreaking bio-solution designed to help soybean crops better resist water stress. Already recognized for its maize solutions in Brazil, Elicit Plant is now addressing the critical need for sustainable crop resilience in the face of climate change. At an exclusive event in Porto Alegre, the company unveiled EliZon, developed through three years of research and 25 trials across Brazil. With results showing an average yield increase of 274 kg/ha, this solution enhances water-use efficiency in soybeans, boosting productivity even under extreme drought conditions. 🌾 🔗 For more details: https://ow.ly/zzyo50TFUBE What impact do you think this technology could have on global agriculture? 🌍 #SustainableAg #WaterEfficiency #AgInnovation #ClimateChange #Agribusiness

Spring is in the Air! We have embraced the spring season with our NitroChar® crop growth trial at Institut für Agrar- und Stadtökologische Projekte an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (IASP) test station in Nauen, near Berlin. We aim to assess the impact of various NitroChar® formulations on maize growth and yield over 30m² plots with four repetitions. Our trial uniquely compares four different NitroChar® formulations, each with varying modifications and dosages of biochar. This is a key step in our commitment to crafting tailored NitroChar® solutions that address the specific needs of different crops and soil types. A special shoutout to the skilled team at Berge field test station, who expertly applied NitroChar® using a custom-designed plot-size fertilizer spreader. This fascinating technology ensured an impressively uniform distribution of NitroChar®. Following this, the maize seeds were sown into moderately mixed soil. 🙏 A huge thank you to Institut für Agrar- und Stadtökologische Projekte an der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (IASP) for their swift and professional execution of this trial's setup. We are eagerly anticipating the initial results and are excited about the potential benefits for sustainable farming. #biochar #greenfertilizers #SustainableFarming #AgTech 

#Sustainableagriculture #Climateresilentagriculture #Microbials #Microbiome #Soilhealthmatters #Savesoil #Soildegradation #Soilfertlity #Carbonsequestration Soil health is crucial for sustainable agriculture, with microbes playing a key role in its improvement. The microbials industry is experiencing rapid growth and shows promising prospects. As global demand for sustainable products increases, microbial formulations will become increasingly vital in crop production.