Farmula
Herbal charcoal offers plenty of space for nutrients and biostimulants or highly potent water reservoirs as well as organic pesticides and fungicides.
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Based in Berlin, Germany, Farmula GmbH, now operating as Seedrise, was established in 2023 to address inefficiencies in conventional agriculture. The company was co-founded by a team that includes Johannes Musiol and individuals with backgrounds in biochemistry and farming. The venture is the result of identifying several challenges in modern farming: the limited and inefficient application of nutrients, a heavy reliance on mineral fertilizers and chemical crop protection, and the associated high operational costs and environmental burden.
Seedrise is developing and patenting a specialized seed coating technology centered around biochar. This approach serves as a platform to deliver a comprehensive mix of agricultural inputs directly to the seed in a single application. The coating has a high capacity to carry not only essential macronutrients but also micronutrients, biostimulants, and beneficial microorganisms like mycorrhiza. This method ensures that the inputs are utilized directly by the plant as it grows, which drastically reduces the nutrient loss that typically occurs through leaching and evaporation. By improving the efficiency of mineral fertilizer use, the company anticipates a reduction in their application by over 50%.
The business model targets farmers by offering a product that can increase yields while simultaneously lowering operational expenses. Farmers benefit from reduced costs for fuel, labor, and machinery maintenance by consolidating multiple field applications into the single act of sowing. In the long term, the use of biochar contributes to healthier, more resilient soils by enhancing humus content and the soil's ability to retain water, which provides better protection against drought and high temperatures. The company also expects that the reduction in mineral fertilizer use will make farms eligible for CO2 certificates. As of early 2024, the product was not yet commercially available for sale.
Keywords: Seedrise, Farmula GmbH, seed coating, biochar, agritech, sustainable agriculture, regenerative agriculture, crop nutrition, biostimulants, soil health, carbon sequestration, agricultural inputs, fertilizer efficiency, water retention, yield improvement, farm profitability, Johannes Musiol, direct seed application, microbial inoculants, climate-smart farming, reduced emissions