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Agriculture’s New Decision-Making Tool: Biome Makers Launches BeCrop Farm

Jamie Nix — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Empowering Farmer Profitability and Soil Health with Precise Biological Product Recommendations

Biome Makers, a leading global agtech company on a mission to recover soil health and improve farmer profitability, announces the latest evolution of BeCrop® technology. BeCrop® Farm is the first digital platform designed to maximize the potential of every acre. This innovative solution evaluates over 1,000 parameters, including complex biological data and environmental factors, to provide precise input recommendations and tailored agronomic insights on soil health, disease risk, and management practices.

For nearly a decade, Biome Makers has led the industry in building the largest global soil microbe database and scientifically verifying the claims of over 400 biological input products and management practices from ag input manufacturers, retailers, and other agribusinesses around the globe. Biome Makers has now taken a step further to revolutionize agriculture by empowering the industry with real actionable insights to save time and money and recover soil health.

With the increasing adoption of biological products and the expanding options available to farmers each season, proven and precise product recommendations are becoming essential for ensuring consistent performance and ROl. BeCrop® Farm addresses this by eliminating guesswork and providing farmers and retailers with tools to help them choose the right products and receive agronomic insights and recommendations that are easy to visualize and implement.

"Understanding the impact of products and management practices on soil is complex and most often requires experienced scientists and agronomists to make sense of the data.” " said Alberto Acedo, co-founder and CSO at Biome Makers. "BeCrop® Farm combines biological, chemical, and environmental data and utilizes advanced AI to provide farmers and retailers with an actionable recommendation to make informed decisions and maximize impact.”

Key features of BeCrop® Farm include:

Product Recommendations: Tailored, brand-agnostic, data-driven recommendations for biological inputs.
High-Definition Maps: Biological soil functionality metrics pinpointing areas needing attention at the field level.
Agronomic Insights: Turns biological analysis into clear actionable guidance on which management practices to implement.
User-Friendly Digital Experience: A retail and farmer-focused digital platform with intuitive analysis tools.

Biome Makers’ focus is on farm empowerment—providing 21,500+ farmers in 56 countries across 201 crop types with the information they need to validate, prescribe, and manage farms and fields in a more efficient way.

Join Biome Makers Virtual Product Launch, “BeCrop® Farm: Revolutionizing agriculture with agronomic insights and product recommendations.” You can register for the event here.

Tersan Puglia Partners with Biome Makers to Revolutionize Soil Health in Italy

Jamie Nix — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Biome Makers is proud to announce a new partnership with Tersan Puglia, who will become the official representative of BeCrop® technology in Italy. This collaboration aims to enhance soil health and promote sustainable agriculture practices across the region.

Tersan Puglia, a leading biofertilizers producer under the brand BioVegetal, will now offer BeCrop technology alongside its existing products and services portfolio. This will enable Tersan Puglia to provide comprehensive, biology-based soil recommendations to both small and large farmers, thereby supporting their agricultural productivity and sustainability goals.

“This collaboration will enable us to offer our clients advanced soil health solutions that are crucial for sustainable & regenerative agriculture. Restoring biological soil fertility to reverse the degradation is the key challenge for the agricultural world in the years to come,” said Luca Brenna, Tersan Puglia Commercial Director. “By partnering with Biome Makers, we are confident that we can make a strong contribution to solving this momentous challenge.”

Through the partnership, Biome Makers and Tersan Puglia will focus on promoting sustainable agriculture in southern Italy. The collaboration will involve:

- Field Trials and Data Collection: Conduct extensive field trials to collect data on soil health and crop performance using BeCrop® technology.

- Farmer Education and Training: Organizing workshops and training sessions for farmers to educate them on the benefits of soil biology and how to implement sustainable practices. These sessions will cover topics such as nutrient management, soil biodiversity, and the use of biological inputs.

- Customized Recommendations: Providing farmers with personalized recommendations based on the results of BeCrop soil health analyses. These recommendations will help farmers optimize their use of inputs, reduce chemical usage, and improve crop yields sustainably.

- Integrated Services: Combining BeCrop's advanced soil health analytics with Tersan Puglia's existing services to offer a holistic approach to soil management. This integration will enable farmers to make more informed decisions and adopt practices that enhance soil health and sustainability.

By leveraging Tersan Puglia's local expertise and customer relationships, the partnership aims to drive widespread adoption of sustainable agriculture practices in Italy, ultimately contributing to improved soil health, increased crop productivity, and long-term environmental sustainability.

“We are excited to partner with Tersan Puglia and bring BeCrop® technology to more farmers in Italy and beyond,” said Adrian Ferrero, CEO and co-founder at Biome Makers.

Biome Makers strongly commit to recovering soil health and empowering farmers with actionable soil biology insights by nurturing partnerships with notable agribusinesses, associations, and organizations like Tersan Puglia. BeCrop® technology is currently utilized worldwide by over 21,500 farmers and 2,000+ agribusinesses across 201 crops in 56 countries.

About Biome Makers

Founded in the Bay Area of California in 2015, Biome Makers is one of the foremost global AgTech leaders, setting the standard in soil health with BeCrop® technology. Built on industry-leading soil microbiome and machine learning expertise, Biome Makers connect soil biology to agricultural decision-making to optimize farming practices and reverse the degradation of arable soils. With labs across the globe, customers on 6 continents, and 1.7MM+ acres of land impacted, Biome Makers revitalizes soil functionality and agricultural sustainability worldwide. For more information, visit https://biomemakers.com/

About Tersan Puglia

Founded in 1974, Tersan Puglia was the first company in Europe to produce organic fertilizers under the BioVegetal brand name. Always convinced that everything in agriculture is based on soil health and the preservation of the soil microbiome, it restores biological soil fertility with its superior Biovegetal biofertilizers and - together with the agronomic services in its portfolio - supports both small and large-scale farmers in sustainable agronomic management.

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Biome Makers Partners in Groundbreaking Sugarcane Sustainability Initiative

Jamie Nix — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Biome Makers, a global agtech company, proudly announces its selection as a partner in an alliance to promote sustainable and profitable sugarcane production. This collaborative effort involves the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the National Union of Cane Growers (UNC-CNPR), Syngenta, Bonsucro, Biofábrica Siglo XXI and Biome Makers.

Biome Makers' 2023 Impact Report Highlights Innovations in Regenerative Agriculture

Jamie Nix — Thu, 09 May 2024 08:41:21 GMT

Biome Makers, a global agtech company, announces the release of its 2023 Impact Report, which details the company's significant contributions to regenerative agriculture and soil health over the past year. The report highlights Biome Makers’ commitment to sustainability and the innovative use of its BeCrop technology. The full 2023 Impact Report is available here.

Groundbreaking Research Validates Biome Makers’ BeCrop® Soil Intelligence Technology

Jamie Nix — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Biome Makers, a global agtech company, proudly announces its contribution to the publication of two scientific studies validating the efficacy and reliability of the company’s revolutionary technology. These landmark papers demonstrate a significant leap forward in the field of soil health intelligence and predicting soil functionality.

Biome Makers Earns No. 4 in the Agriculture on Fast Company’s List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024

Jamie Nix — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Setting the Standard in Agriculture with Predictive Soil Functionality Analysis

Biome Makers has earned a prestigious spot on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Ranking fourth in the Agriculture category, Biome Makers is celebrated for contributing to global soil health restoration, leveraging its soil intelligence technology and data analytics.

This year’s list spotlights businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. These organizations are setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

“We are honored to earn No. 4 in the ‘Agriculture’ category of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Over the last decade, my team and I have worked hard to develop a technology to decode complex soil biology data into actionable intelligence. We analyze yield limitations, diagnose diseases, and evaluate the effectiveness of input products.” states Adrian Ferrero, CEO and Co-founder at Biome Makers. “This not only enables the agricultural sector to predict, measure, validate and communicate the potential of farmland but also plays a crucial role in regenerating soil health and predicting soil functionality.”

Biome Makers’ world's largest soil database reaches over 24MM microorganisms paired with AI to decode soil biology

Jamie Nix — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Today, Biome Makers, a global soil genomics company, announces its soil database has surpassed 24MM microorganisms, further expanding the world's largest database of soil data paired with AI. As this powerful database grows, it continuously enhances its ability to feed actionable intelligence to the industry, critical to recovering soil health and growing more resilient crops and nutritious food.

Housed inside Biome Makers’ BeCrop® Technology, an AI tool sifts through millions of microorganism references and answers the most impactful agronomical questions, such as detecting disease risks, predicting yield improvements, and evaluating adoption of regenerative agriculture. The soil data includes soil samples collected across six continents and 56 countries over the last decade.

“We’re proud to be the only company in the world that can provide the most accurate predictions and recommendations for specific soil and crop conditions for the agricultural industry,” states Alberto Acedo, Co-Founder and CSO at Biome Makers.

Biome Makers’ soil intelligence has positively impacted more than 21,000 farmers on their sustainability journey and over 2,000 agribusinesses, including Syngenta, Bayer, UPL, among others, leading to enhanced yield improvements and reduced on-farm costs.

"As an investor in Biome Makers, we’re happy to see the company's soil database surpassing 24 million microorganisms, further solidifying its position as a global leader in soil genomics. This milestone underscores Biome Makers' commitment to providing actionable intelligence to the agricultural industry, ultimately leading to improved soil health and more resilient crops," states Ting-Ting Liu of Prosus Ventures.

The company’s technology offers valuable insight for ag-input manufacturers and retailers in developing and recommending the right ag-input products, in addition to assisting other industries like Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) companies in building supply chain resilience and addressing scope three emissions.

“Our ability to integrate the world's largest soil database with industry-leading technology means that we can support the whole agroecosystem with precise recommendations that ultimately result in improved yield, lower costs, and provide a clear path forward to the future of sustainable farming,” states John Appel, Global Head of Commercial at Biome Makers.

Biome Makers is on a mission to empower farmers and recover soil health worldwide. As a part of this commitment, the company is continuing to open this technology through API connection, making it accessible to researchers, scientists, and industry experts to unlock the potential of soil data and create a more sustainable and resilient future for the planet.

To learn more about Biome Makers, visit https://biomemakers.com/

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About Biome Makers
Founded in the Bay Area of California in 2015, Biome Makers is one of the foremost global AgTech leaders, setting the standard in soil health with BeCrop® technology. Built on industry-leading soil microbiome and machine learning expertise, Biome Makers connect soil biology to agricultural decision-making to optimize farming practices and reverse the degradation of arable soils. With labs across the globe, customers on 6 continents, and 1MM+ acres of land impacted, Biome Makers revitalizes soil functionality and agricultural sustainability worldwide. For more information, visit https://biomemakers.com/

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Biome Makers Hosts "COP28: Amplifying Soil Health in the Climate Conversation" Webinar

Jamie Nix — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Leading AgTech company Biome Makers is excited to announce the lineup of distinguished speakers for the upcoming webinar, "COP28: Amplifying Soil Health in the Climate Conversation." The event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 10 AM (ET). Biome Makers focuses on soil microbiology data by profiling gene functions to help farmers make holistic management decisions.

From Soil Intelligence to Actionable Data and Predictions: BeCrop® Upgraded

Jamie Nix — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:22:55 GMT

Biome Makers Inc., a leader in soil microbiome analytics, is excited to announce new updates to BeCrop technology in an upcoming exclusive webinar. This latest version transforms agricultural decision-making with advanced, user-friendly features, providing agronomists and ag retailers with critical insights for identifying biological bottlenecks and choosing which biological product is the right fit.

What’s New in BeCrop® 3.5:

Simplified 1-Page Summary: Agricultural professionals can now quickly interpret complex data, focusing on critical areas of improvement. Scoring system to identify the biological strengths of agriculture inputs and management practices.
Comparison of multiple products or practices evaluated in one large-scale trial.
BioSustainability Score: This new benchmark in evaluating soil quality focuses on a holistic view of soil microbiome health by analyzing biodiversity, functionality, and resilience.

"BeCrop® 3.5 represents a significant leap in predictive agriculture.” shares Dr. Alberto Acedo, co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Biome Makers. “Our capability to provide precise and actionable data predicting soil functionality equips farmers, advisors, and the agricultural industry with the tools necessary for offering highly specific product recommendations.”

These insights are pivotal in guiding informed decision-making processes, enabling industry professionals to anticipate potential yield losses, gauge disease susceptibility, and gain multifaceted insights crucial for effective agricultural management.

Vanguard OTE Consortium Selects Biome Makers for Soil Health Monitoring in Ambitious Climate-Smart Agriculture Project

Jamie Nix — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:04:53 GMT

Biome Makers and Vanguard OTE Consortium Empower Mississippi Farmers with Innovative Soil Health Solutions in USDA Climate Commodities Project.