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Its all about Sustainability & Impact
Nutrients efficiency
Environmental Impact
Economic benefits
Emission Control
Governmental Policy
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Nutrients efficiency
When synthetic N fertilizers are applied to soil, a significant portion is converted into nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent GHG, through microbial processes such as nitrification and denitrification. By enhancing the plant's ability to utilize N more efficiently, the bio fertilizer reduces the excess N in the soil, thereby minimizing N2O emissions. Studies indicate that effective microbial bio fertilizers can decrease N2O emissions by more than 30% compared to conventional fertilizers. Hypotheses for the decreased N2O production in the Endophyte fungi included a reduction in denitrification and increased water use by fungi-symbiotic plants
Carbon sequestration and soil health:
BioSam beneficial microbes contribute to improved soil structure and organic matter content, which can enhance the soil's carbon sequestration potential. By promoting soil microbial health, this technology not only enhances soil carbon storage but also reduces soil degradation.
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Environmental Impact
By 2050, the population of the ear th is predicted to reach 10 bn , an increase of 25 % from today. How will we all be fed ? Canada has a significant role to play as one of the world's leading agricultural wheat producers. Canada's crop yields depend greatly on the application of chemical fertilizers. E ver y year, farmers apply of expensive synthetic fertilizers with detrimental environmental effects. Furthermore, the long-term availability and affordability of chemical fertilizers are uncertain.Farming practices will need to adapt and fertilizer production will need to expand to support an increasing population, at a huge economic and environmental cost. Clearly, a better way to fertilize crops and ensure sustainable yields is needed to enhance the crop's yield, improve food security and enhance farmers' pocketbooks.
Agricultural Sector Benefits, Canada's agricultural and agri-food sector
It contributes to sustainability goals by aligning with Canada's targets for reducing fertilizer emissions and supporting sustainability goals and climate commitments. Moreover, it improves resilience to climate change, enhances soil structure and nutrient availability leading to more resilient crops that are better able to withstand environmental stresses.
Return on investment (ROI)
Economic benefits
BioSam has discovered a class of microbes that effectively solubilize and mobilize phosphorus naturally present in the soil. These microbes also enhance the efficiency of uptake for applied phosphate fertilizers. Because a large portion of applied phosphorus quickly becomes bound in the soil and unavailable to plants, farmers often apply more fertilizer than necessary. The use of BioSam fungi reduces the need for over application of fertilizer and, by lowering the use of synthetic fertilizers, decreases the CO₂ emissions associated with their manufacturing
| Crop | Average Yield Kg/ha² | Price range since 2012 $/tonne | Extra yield (kg) required to justify expense at 5x ROI over price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | 3100 | $250-600 | 500-200 (16% to 6%) |
| Soybean | 3000 | $300-650 | 420-190 (14% to 6%) |
| Corn | 9900 | $170-300 | 740-410 (7% to 4%) |
| Canola | 2100 | $250-800 | 500-150 (24% to 7%) |
Reduce Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)
Emission control
Phosphorus is a major plant nutrient for all crops, but application of synthetic phosphate fertilizer is highly inefficient. Studies estimate that 70% to 90% of phosphorous applied is lost to soil tie-up and nutrient run-off. As a result, farmers apply much more each season than the crop consumes just to ensure that the required amount is available. Much of the excess ends up in rivers and lakes, contributing to toxic algae blooms harmful to aquatic life. The story is the same for nitrogen, except that it also requires massive amounts of natural gas to produce, which makes it a major source of CO2 emissions – over 2% of total man-made emissions in fact come from the production and use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. Synthetic fertilizers also decompose into nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas that’s 300 times more potent than CO2. We strongly believe that biological products will form the backbone of sustainable agriculture in the future. Reducing the use of chemical fertilizer by substituting it with a clean technology like bio fertilizer will improve nutrient cycling, reduce chemical buildup, and ultimately reduce GHGs.
Policy & Regulatory Alignment
Policies Of North America & Europe 🇪🇺 🇨🇦
The agricultural industry is ripe for sustainable solutions.
Canadian Policy
In 2020, the Government of Canada announced a new national target to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. The $ 7. 6 billion Canadian fertilizer market is poised for innovative and eco-friendly alternatives
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The European Commission aims to lead to a reduction in chemical fertilizer use of at least 20% by 2030.
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