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Mycorrhizal Inoculant Leader Groundwork BioAg Expands Rootella Portfolio and Rootella Carbon Program at Commodity Classic 2025 - Groundwork BioAg
Groundwork BioAg has launched a new product, Rootella Forte, which allows farmers to treat twice the acreage with the same amount of product, enhancing nutrient uptake and crop resilience. The company is also expanding its Rootella Carbon program, which enables farmers to earn revenue from carbon credits. This program has seen significant growth and will expand to new markets in 2025. Groundwork BioAgs products are applied on over 5.5 million acres across 23 markets, including the US, Brazil, India, and China. The companys focus on sustainable agriculture and carbon sequestration positions it as a leader in the bioagriculture sector.
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Groundwork BioAg and Sustainable Travel International Partner to Offer Carbon Dioxide Removal Credits for Tourism - Groundwork BioAg
Groundwork BioAg, a leading producer of mycorrhizal inoculants, has announced a partnership with Sustainable Travel International to offer carbon dioxide removal credits. These credits are based on the application of mycorrhizal fungi in cropland, which not only improve crop yields and soil health but also sequester carbon. This partnership aligns with Sustainable Travel Internationals mission to promote environmental stewardship and economic development. The Rootella Carbon program offers high-integrity carbon credits, providing a reliable solution for organizations with net-zero pledges. The collaboration highlights the travel industrys commitment to sustainable practices and offers farmers an opportunity to earn from carbon credit sales.
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Groundwork BioAg and ADAMA Announce Exclusive Commercial Agreement to Offer Rootella® Inoculants for Chinese Farmers
Groundwork BioAg, a leading producer of mycorrhizal inoculants, has entered into an exclusive commercial agreement with ADAMA Ltd., a global crop protection company, to offer its Rootella® mycorrhizal inoculants to Chinese farmers. This partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of cost-effective biostimulants in China, a significant agricultural market. The collaboration follows successful local field trials and product approval for commercialization in 2023. The partnership aligns with Chinas 14th Five-Year National Agriculture Green Development Plan, emphasizing sustainable farming practices. Groundwork BioAgs expansion strategy includes leveraging ADAMAs distribution network to reach more farmers, promoting sustainable and productive agriculture.
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BIRD Foundation approves $6.55 million for six new projects | CTech
The BIRD Foundation has approved $6.55 million in funding for six new projects between Israeli and American companies. The projects, which also have access to private-sector funding, total $16 million in investment. The projects are in the fields of environment, electro-optics, healthcare IT, and quantum computing. The companies involved include Amarel Embedded Solutions, Gleason Corporation, CyberRidge, Molex, Datos Health, Permanente Health Care Ventures, Groundwork BioAg, Indigo Agriculture Inc., Quai.MD, MUSC Health, Quantum Art, and BlueQubit Inc. The BIRD Foundation promotes collaborations between American and Israeli companies for joint product development.
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פטרייה קטנטנה שפותחה בישראל עוקפת את הטכנולוגיה הכי מתקדמת בלכידת פחמן
Israeli company Groundwork BioAg has developed a method to enhance agricultural growth using a type of fungus. The company discovered that the soil where the fungus was distributed absorbs more greenhouse gases than the most advanced carbon capture factory in the world. The company is selling the fungus to hundreds of farmers in 17 different countries.
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A Gamechanger for Agriculture – and for Our Climate
Israeli company Groundwork BioAg has developed a product called Rootella, which uses mycorrhizal fungi to sequester carbon in agricultural soil. The product is added to a farmers existing seed treatment protocol and can regenerate soil within a single crop cycle. The company has applied Rootella to 4.5 million acres of commercial crops in 17 countries. The company also launched the Rootella Carbon program in 2023, which measures the amount of carbon sequestered and calculates its economic value. The program was launched in the United States and will be expanded to Brazil in 2025.
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Groundwork BioAg has announced that its flagship mycorrhizal inoculant – Rootella – has been approved for commercialization in China, Argentina, and South Africa, expanding farmers’ access to a climate-smart solution to optimize plant and soil health, adding approximately 677 million acres (274 million hectares) of harvested cropland to the company’s potential customer base.
Groundwork BioAg® announced today the global launch of the Rootella Carbon™ program, based on mycorrhizal carbon - a frontier technology that leverages mycorrhizal fungi as a nature-based solution for carbon dioxide removal.
Groundwork BioAg has launched the Rootella Carbon program, a global initiative that uses mycorrhizal fungi to remove carbon dioxide. The program, which is Verra-certified, aims to sequester significant amounts of carbon in cropland. The company believes that this program could lead to the sequestration of one gigaton of CO2 within the next decade. The program also offers farmers a new source of revenue through carbon credits. The company has already enrolled a select group of farmers across eight states in the US.
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Groundwork BioAg's Global Commercial Business Expands to China
Groundwork BioAg® has been selected by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Food Companies for 2022. The bioagriculture company was recognized for tackling grand challenges facing humankind today: food security, soil health and climate change.
Groundwork BioAg, a bioagriculture company, has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Food Companies for 2022. The company was acknowledged for its efforts in addressing food security, soil health, and climate change. Groundwork BioAg provides farmers with cost-effective mycorrhizal inoculants that increase yield while reducing the use of phosphorus, protecting against drought, and sequestering carbon. The companys Rootella product line is noted for its quality, concentration, and predictability. In 2021, Groundwork BioAgs products were applied on more than one million acres.
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GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADER NEAL GUTTERSON JOINS GROUNDWORK BIOAG'S ADVISORY BOARD News Direct
Neal Gutterson, Chief Technology Officer and Partner at Radicle Growth, has joined Groundwork BioAgs advisory board. This addition is expected to support the companys global expansion of its Mycorrhizal Bio Platform. Gutterson is recognized for his expertise in agricultural biotechnology and his experience in advancing innovation and biological platforms. Groundwork BioAg aims to accelerate the adoption of regenerative practices and engage stakeholders across the food supply chain. The company has achieved year-over-year sales growth and expanded its global presence. Groundwork BioAg leverages mycorrhizal fungi to improve the productivity and sustainability of commercial agriculture. The company has focused on mass production of mycorrhizal inoculants and reducing dependency on phosphorus fertilizer. Guttersons appointment will contribute to the companys mission of achieving the full potential of its science and addressing challenges related to soil health and climate change.
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GrowGeneration Signs Distribution Agreement with Groundwork BioAg
GrowGeneration Corp. has entered into a distribution agreement with Groundwork BioAg to offer DYNOMYCO®, a mycorrhizal inoculant for cannabis growers. The agreement expands GrowGens product portfolio and revenue generation plan. DYNOMYCO has shown efficacy in increasing cannabis yields and cannabinoid content, reducing dependency on phosphorus fertilizer, improving nutrient uptake, and reducing transplantation shock. The product is suitable for organic cultivation and is certified by Clean Green, Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), and California Department of Food and Agriculture Organic Input Material Program (CDFA-OIM). Growers will be able to purchase DYNOMYCO directly from GrowGens retail locations or online store starting in October 2021.
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GROUNDWORK BIOAG RAISES $11 MILLION TO ADVANCE BIOAGRICULTURE GLOBALLY Taiwan News 2021-05-12 19:00:00
Rootella X Mycorrhizal Inoculants Help Corn Warrior Cory Atley Achieve Record Yields
Groundwork BioAg and Advanced Yield LLC have announced a collaboration to market Rootella mycorrhizal inoculants in the US. Cory Atley, an award-winning corn grower and owner of Advanced Yield, has been using Rootella products on his farm and achieved record yields in 2020. As a result, he decided to add Rootella products to Advanced Yields portfolio. Rootella X is a high-performance mycorrhizal inoculant suitable for professional seed treatment. Groundwork BioAg produces highly-effective mycorrhizal inoculants for commercial agriculture, while Advanced Yield is focused on bringing high-quality products to growers at a lower cost.
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Groundwork BioAg® Chooses Left Coast Wholesale to Distribute DYNOMYCO® Mycorrhizal Inoculants to US Cannabis Market
Groundwork BioAg Ltd. and Left Coast Wholesale have announced the distribution of DYNOMYCO® mycorrhizal inoculants throughout the United States. DYNOMYCO® is a product that increases crop yield and cannabinoid levels, and reduces stress. Left Coast Wholesale will distribute the product to over 320 stores across the US. The partnership allows customers to easily purchase DYNOMYCO®. The article highlights the success of DYNOMYCO® among cannabis growers and the market reach provided by Left Coast Wholesale.
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BIOFLORAL® and Groundwork BioAg® Team to Disrupt Canadian Cannabis Cultivation with DYNOMYCO® C
Groundwork BioAg and BIOFLORAL have successfully launched DYNOMYCO C mycorrhizal inoculants in Canada, targeting the lucrative Canadian cannabis market. DYNOMYCO C is a potent mycorrhizal inoculant registered for commercial use by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The partnership with BIOFLORAL, a major player in the Canadian cannabis market, allows Groundwork BioAg to penetrate the market effectively. The inoculant has shown significant benefits in increasing crop yields, cannabinoid content, and reducing transplant stress. It is considered a game changer for both home growers and large-scale facilities. Groundwork BioAg produces mycorrhizal inoculants for commercial agriculture and is backed by leading agriculture-focused venture capital funds. BIOFLORAL is a Canadian wholesaler for commercial growers and retailers, offering a wide variety of products for indoor and outdoor gardening.
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להחזיר לקרקע את הפטרייה המופלאה שנעלמה
Groundwork BioAg, an Israeli company, has developed a unique technology for the production and application of mycorrhiza, a fungus that forms a symbiosis with plants and enhances agricultural yield. The companys products, Rootella for agriculture and DYNOMYCO for cannabis, lead the market in terms of concentration and low cost for the grower. The companys products are sold in most major agricultural markets worldwide, including the US, Brazil, Canada, India, France, and Ukraine. Groundwork BioAg is one of the top five manufacturers of mycorrhiza in the world.
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Groundwork BioAg Set to Disrupt Cannabis Cultivation With DYNAMYC™ Mycorrhizal Inoculants
Groundwork BioAg, Ltd has announced the product launch of DYNAMYC™ premium mycorrhizal inoculants for cannabis cultivation. The products have shown to improve plant nutrient uptake, boost growth rates, and increase yields. Commercial trials have demonstrated yield increases of 10-45%. The company expects to tap into the growing global medical and recreational cannabis markets, which are projected to reach $146B by 2025. The DYNAMYC™ products are Clean Green Certified and suitable for sustainable and regenerative farming practices. Groundwork BioAg produces cost-effective mycorrhizal inoculants for commercial agriculture, with their Rootella™ products already registered and sold in several territories. The company aims to help cannabis growers reach the full potential of their plants.
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Rootella BR™ Becomes First Mycorrhizal Inoculant Registered for Commercial Use in Brazil
Groundwork BioAgs mycorrhizal inoculant, Rootella BR, has achieved commercial registration in Brazil for application as a seed treatment on soybean and corn. Efficacy trials showed that Rootella BR increased yields by over 11% in each treatment, under all fertilization regimes and in all sites. The company expects to rapidly ramp up sales in the Brazilian market. NovaTero, a Brazilian distributor, is selling the product under the name Rootella BR and is the only company allowed to supply mycorrhizae in Brazil. The product has passed validation tests and is expected to have a significant impact on the Brazilian agricultural market.
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Marrone Bio Innovations and Groundwork BioAg Bio-stacked Microbial Seed Treatments Result in Increased Corn and Soybean Yields
Marrone Bio Innovations and Groundwork BioAg have successfully conducted seed treatment field trials for the worlds first all-biological comprehensive seed treatment. The treatment, called Biological Stack Seed Treatment (BSST), combines insecticidal/nematicidal bacteria, biostimulant/fungicidal bacterium, and mycorrhizal fungi to provide various benefits to growers. The trials showed positive results in corn and soybeans, including increased crop yields, resilience under stress conditions, reduced fertilizer requirements, and resistance to pests and diseases. The companies believe that BSST has the potential to meet the needs of the organic grain segment and regions with pest resistance issues. The collaboration between Marrone Bio Innovations and Groundwork BioAg was partially funded by the Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD).
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Marrone Bio Innovations and Groundwork BioAg Sign Seed Treatment Development Agreement
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI) and Groundwork BioAg, Ltd (GBA) have announced a collaboration to create and commercialize the world’s first all-biological comprehensive seed treatment. The treatment is expected to contain a mycorrhizal biostimulant from GBA as well as a bioinsecticide, a bionematicide, and a biofungicide from MBI. The collaboration has been selected for matching funding by the Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD). The companies estimate the global seed treatment market at $4.2 billion, growing at a compound annual rate of 10% over the next five years.
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A fungus that gets to the root of farming better crops
Israeli company Groundwork BioAg has successfully mass cultivated a strain of mycorrhizal fungi called Rootella, which can boost plant crop yield and nutrition. The fungi extend plant roots, allowing them to better absorb water and soil nutrients. Groundwork BioAg aims to cover the worlds arable land with mycorrhiza to increase yield and reduce water and fertilizer usage. The company has a global license for the technology and is targeting corn and soy crops. The company is actively seeking distribution partners and has initial sales in several countries. Groundwork BioAg is supported by funding from Israel Cleantech Ventures, Middleland Capital, and private equity funds. The fungi could also help solve the problem of phosphorus depletion in commercial agriculture and reduce environmental pollution caused by phosphorus runoff.
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8 Questions with Groundwork BioAg's Dan Grotsky on the Company's Recent Funding - AFN
Groundwork BioAg has closed a Series B funding round with investors including ICV, Middleland Capital, SRK Management Company, and F&C Climate Opportunity Partners. The company specializes in developing and commercializing highly-effective mycorrhizal inoculants for mainstream agriculture. Mycorrhizal inoculants are symbiotic fungi that help plants absorb nutrients in the soil, increasing crop yields and reducing fertilizer requirements. Groundwork BioAgs disruptive production method allows them to deliver cost-effective and potent inoculants, leading to double-digit yield increases in major crops. The funding will be used for product development, production ramp-up, and the development of sales channels. Groundwork BioAg is scaling production and focusing on corn and soybean crops in the United States, with plans to target other territories as well.
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Why investors are seeding Israeli agtech
GreenSoil Investments, a venture capital firm based in Israel, is focusing on investing in agricultural and food technologies. The firm has raised over $30 million and has invested in five companies so far. It plans to make one additional investment in the coming months. GreenSoil has identified Israel, along with other regions such as The Netherlands, Canada, Australia, and the Midwest United States, as areas interested in investing in this sector. The company will be opening an office in the Netherlands and expanding its investments to Europe starting next year. GreenSoil sees a need for agtech solutions as the worlds population grows and there is a need for sustainable food production.
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http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Biggest-UK-farming-firm-express-interest-in-Israeli-agricultural-expertise-354810
Keith Norman, technical director of Velcourt Ltd., the UKs largest farming company, is considering partnerships with several Israeli agricultural researchers and firms. This follows a visit to Israel where he met with 35 experts from the countrys agritech industry. The visit was organised by the UK-Israel Tech Hub at the British Embassy, which aims to boost economic growth in both countries by partnering British companies with Israeli innovators. Norman expressed interest in several companies and their innovative solutions, including Kaiima Bio-Agritech and Groundwork BioAg.
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