The Adoption of Bioproducts in Agriculture

Bioproducts are transforming agriculture by promoting sustainability, reducing reliance on chemical inputs and enhancing crop resilience to environmental challenges. A study found that bio-based products emit 45% less greenhouse gases (GHG) compared to fossil-based alternatives.. Advancing sustainable agriculture FA Bio is discovering microbial active ingredients for bioproducts using its patented SporSenZ technology. By collecting and … Read more

The Role of Biologicals in Sustainable Agriculture

Growers today face mounting expectations. They are tasked with maintaining healthy soils, optimising water usage, supporting beneficial insects and protecting groundwater from pollution. All while feeding a growing global population with high-quality, nutritious produce. Balancing these demands requires innovative approaches, and biological solutions are emerging as essential tools in sustainable agriculture. Biologicals play a crucial … Read more

The Genomics of Fungi: Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Potential

Fungi are extraordinary organisms that occupy a unique kingdom in biology, separate from plants, animals and bacteria. Essential to ecosystems, fungi play pivotal roles in food production, medicine, bioremediation and the regulation of nutrient cycles. These versatile organisms have shaped life on Earth for millions of years and continue to support biodiversity, improve soil health … Read more

Biofertilizers to stimulate the production of cereal and grains crops

The world cereal production in 2022 fell by 57 million tonnes (-2.0%) compared with total production in 2021, marking the first fall in three years. Primarily driven by conflicts and extreme weather events, this downgrade in production has increased global demand for cereals and grains. This rise in demand has led many cereal and grain … Read more

Merry Fungi Christmas

As we head into the festive period, the first restriction-free Christmas for three years, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the challenges overcome and the achievements made in the last twelve months and celebrate them! FA Bio has been focused on growing the company in 2022, with the appointment of Adrian Percy to the … Read more

The driest conditions in 90 years spark fears of food shortages

According to the UK Met Office, future summers could last longer with an increased risk of drought. Research by the world’s leading weather service found that summer-like weather patterns will also lead to warmer and drier autumns from the mid-2020s. Following some of the driest conditions in nearly 90 years, 11 of the 14 UK … Read more

The Fungi Phenomenon

Fungi are one of the most diverse organisms on Earth, contributing to many of the features we know and rely on to maintain life on our planet. Fungi live everywhere and are estimated to make up 50% of our agricultural soils, helping to degrade organic matter and assist in soil aggregation. Fungi produce a wide range of bioactive metabolites which can improve plant growth and supply inorganic nutrients to plants.

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