The UK’s ambition to remain a global leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) depends not only on technical capability, but on people and their ability to contribute fully, challenge ideas and innovate without fear.
Each year, millions of tonnes of nitrogen fertiliser are lost to the environment, contaminating waterways and releasing potent greenhouse gases. With fertiliser prices soaring and soils under strain, the need for nature-based nitrogen solutions has never been more urgent.
At FA Bio, the ability to scale microbial candidates from early-stage research to field-ready solutions is central to discovering products that meet the needs of growers while supporting natural ecosystems. A key part of this journey is our bioreactor.
Harpenden, UK — FA Bio, a pioneer in microbial solutions for regenerative agriculture, today announced a sponsored proof-of-concept (PoC) with Bayer’s Crop Science division, co-sponsored by EIT Food, to advance fungal bioinsecticides targeting Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB) in oilseed rape (OSR). The collaboration validates FA Bio’s discovery platform with one of the world’s largest agriculture innovators to support the discovery of nature-based regenerative alternatives to conventional pesticides.
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
Defra, through The Farming Innovation Programme, funds FA Bio’s mission to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers in wheat farming
As part of its next phase of growth, FA Bio appoint two new Directors from leading UK and European impact investors FA Bio, the revolutionary agriculture microbial discovery and development company, has appointed Sophie Pickering, Investment Manager at Pymwymic, and Dr Jonathan Tudor, Investment Partner at Clean Growth Fund, as Directors. Having secured a £5.3 … Read more
FA Bio is revolutionising sustainable agriculture with the discovery of superior microbes for game-changing bio-products which can increase crop yields, protect biodiversity and replace chemical inputs, minimising the environmental impacts of agriculture and reducing GHG emissions. (Harpenden, England): FA Bio, the British bio-tech company with a vision to protect natural ecosystems by identifying superior microbial … Read more
FA Bio, the revolutionary agriculture microbial discovery and development company, is awarded funding to develop a multiple action biopesticide using native soil and plant inhabiting fungi, to protect against both insect pests and diseases. By introducing game-changing innovation to the UK cereal farming industry, FA Bio aims to provide significant benefits for farmers, reducing costs, … Read more
