Fusarium, a devastating fungal disease, poses a significant threat to corn (maize) crops across the globe. As one of the most widespread soilborne fungal diseases, its impact on agricultural production cannot be understated. Fusarium not only affects corn throughout its growth cycle damaging roots, stalks and leaves, but it also contaminates kernels with harmful mycotoxins, … Read more
At FA Bio, we believe that scientific innovation starts from the ground up, quite literally. From our pioneering soil microbiome research to the way we run our labs, we’re committed to building smarter systems that accelerate discovery while optimising how we use time, materials and energy. The introduction of our new automated plate preparation system … Read more
The selected scaleups are developing innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture, alternative proteins, and eco-friendly packaging to tackle food inflation and climate threats in the EU. So far, the programme’s alumni have raised over €870M and proven their ability to expand into new markets. Leuven, June 18, 2025 – EIT Food RisingFoodStars, Europe’s premier scale-up programme … Read more
FA Bio, a pioneer in microbial solutions for regenerative agriculture, proudly announces the successful completion of its Novel Dual-Action Biopesticide for wheat project, aimed at transforming crop protection for UK wheat farmers. The project, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and UKRI’s Transforming Food Production Challenge under the Farming Innovation … Read more
In the rapidly evolving Agri-tech landscape, FA Bio is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to accelerate microbial discovery, making our approach more efficient and data-driven. We restore soil health through fungi, collecting large, unique datasets across our pipeline. By applying AI and ML, we refine microbial candidate selection, expedite discovery and speed … Read more
Defra, through The Farming Innovation Programme, funds FA Bio’s mission to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers in wheat farming
FA Bio, a leader in the discovery of sustainable agricultural products, has extended a license agreement on two microbials to IFF’s Crop Biologicals business.
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
FA Bio has recently expanded its team with four key appointments to support its mission of revolutionising 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
