Any grower looking for a simple solution to lock carbon into a cropping program now has instant access through the Loam Bio CarbonBuilder
Farmers have tackled visible threats like pests, disease, and nutrient deficiencies for decades with the benefit of targeted solutions.
If a fungal disease is detected, just spray it with a fungicide, if there is a nutrient deficiency, just apply the recommended fertiliser.
But what do you do if the soil is low in carbon has been less straightforward, until now.
Farmers have access to a further notch in their agronomic toolbelt to solve this problem, with CarbonBuilder a microbial seed treatment, developed by Loam Bio.
Loam Bio is an AgTech company founded by farmers and scientists and is changing the way carbon is accessed and then can be applied to benefit crop growth.
Recognising that conventional farming depletes soil carbon faster than it can regenerate, Loam Bio set out to develop a solution.
As a result of the research, it was revealed the most effective way to proceed was with CarbonBuilder, a microbial seed treatment that integrates seamlessly into existing farming practices.
CarbonBuilder employs beneficial fungi that work symbiotically with plant roots to lock carbon into the soil.
Similar to how nitrogen-fixing bacteria improve soil fertility, these fungi enhance carbon sequestration, turning farmland into an effective carbon sink.
Farmers simply treat their wheat, barley, or canola seeds before planting, allowing these microbes to work underground throughout the growing season.
The benefits of increased soil carbon are substantial. Carbon-rich soil improves nutrient cycling and enhances overall soil structure, leading to healthier crops and higher yields.
Growers are adopting CarbonBuilder as the ideal solution at a time when they face rising input costs and more unpredictable weather. This method to build up carbon and improve soil resilience is no longer optional, it’s now essential.
With over $70 million invested in research and development, Loam Bio has conducted extensive paddock trials to ensure CarbonBuilder is effective, scalable, and farmer-friendly.
While no single technology can solve all agricultural challenges, CarbonBuilder offers a breakthrough approach for growers to lessen soil carbon loss.
By incorporating the CarbonBuilder solution into their farm operation, growers have returned proven results through enhanced productivity and are also building a lasting soil carbon legacy for future generations.
Reach out to Loam Bio to see how CarbonBuilder can be incorporated into your own farm operation with the QR code here. Or call Loam Bio direct on 1800 LOAM BIO (1800 5626 226) or email: info@loambio.com.
See the full background behind the development and subsequent benefits that can be derived from CarbonBuilder on this video link.
Or see more about how CarbonBuilder works to increase yields on this link.
