Future-Proofing Tomato Production in the UK

We are launching a new collaboration with Fera Science Ltd, ADAS, and the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA) to explore a new application for our biostimulant technology!

This is our first big project exploring the potential of our first active ingredient for biostimulation on a high-value crop. More specifically, we will explore its potential to enhance the resilience of tomato plants to heat and drought stress and reduce the carbon footprint of food production.

Our technology was originally developed by academics from Rothamsted Research and Oxford University to boost wheat yields. On that crop, our evaluation field trials show potential to boost yields by up to 22% depending on crop variety and environmental conditions.

We aim to develop science-based biostimulants that are adaptable to existing agricultural practices. To achieve that, in our new study the BTGA will act as Knowledge Exchange Champion and ADAS will model the economic and carbon benefits under three grower scenarios.

Working the Agri-TechE Network:

As part of our project, we will be seeking expertise and insights from UK tomato growers. If that is you, check details of our project below and follow our venture page on LinkedIn for upcoming announcements on how you can contribute to this exciting project.

You can explore the project details further here.

If you are an input distributor servicing growers in this market, contact our Business Development Director Bianca Forte via LinkedIn to learn about our B2B business model and explore a potential collaboration with us.

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