Bionema 牵头投资 961,000 英镑的生物膜生物肥料项目，利用英国制造的可持续解决方案应对全球肥料危机
As the world faces mounting pressure to reduce synthetic fertilizer use amid climate and soil degradation crises, a groundbreaking £961,000 project led by Bionema Group, a UK-based biocontrol technology developer, is paving the way for a sustainable transformation in nutrient management. This project is funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) through the Farming Innovation Programme, under the Nutrient Management Competition. The program is delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.
Funded by Innovate UK, the Biofilm Biofertilizer project brings together a consortium of scientific and industry leaders to develop a first-of-its-kind, biofilm-based biofertilizer, offering a scalable, low-cost, and environmentally responsible alternative to chemical fertilizers. This UK-developed innovation is poised to have global relevance as agriculture seeks regenerative, high-impact solutions to feed a growing population without destroying natural ecosystems.
“The global fertilizer crisis is not just about rising prices—it’s about the survival of our soils,” said Dr Minshad Ansari, CEO and Founder of Bionema Group. “This unique biofilm technology enables farmers to drastically cut synthetic inputs while restoring soil health and increasing crop productivity.”
A Unique Microbial Solution for a Global Challenge
By leveraging a novel consortium of UK-native, biofilm-forming plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), the biofertilizer is designed to reduce synthetic fertilizer usage by 40–50%, while improving nutrient uptake, soil structure, and crop yields by 20–30%.
Formulated as water-dispersible granules (WDG) and encapsulated products, the solution will be easy to apply and have a minimum shelf life of up to 24 months, meeting the operational needs of both large-scale and smallholder farms globally.
Three-year field trials will assess product performance on wheat, potatoes, strawberries, and ornamentals across multiple UK farms. The results are expected to provide a blueprint for international adoption across diverse soil and crop types.
“This project offers a revolutionary approach to improving soil health and reducing nitrogen dependency,” said Richard Glass, Innovation Lead at the UK Agri-Tech Centre. “The environmental and economic benefits could be transformative for farmers in the UK and globally.”
A Collaboration to Scale Sustainability
In addition to Bionema Group’s leadership in microbial R&D and product development, the project consortium includes:
- CPI, providing process development, scale-up, and manufacturing support.
- UK Agri-Tech Centre, leading knowledge exchange, end-user engagement, and impact dissemination.
“We’re excited to help bring this breakthrough to market,” said Kris Wadrop, Managing Director – Materials at CPI. “By combining our formulation expertise with Bionema’s biological innovation, we’re creating a product that can be scaled in the UK and deployed globally.”
Lasting Impact and Global Relevance
This innovative product addresses critical issues in modern agriculture:
- Reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and nitrogen runoff
- Strengthens resilience against climate and market volatility
- Supports compliance with UK and EU fertilizer reduction targets
- Aligns with UN SDGs: Zero Hunger, Climate Action, Life on Land, and Responsible Consumption
By producing and scaling the solution in the UK, the project reduces import dependency and positions the UK as a global leader in biocontrol and biofertilizer innovation.
“This is not just a UK story—it’s a global one,” added Dr. Ansari. “With the right partnerships and investment, we can roll out this sustainable technology to farmers worldwide.”
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