This sponsored post has been published in partnership with Acadian Plant Health, a Canada-based firm seeking to unlock the potential of seaweed biostimulants.
New field trial data from Mexico and Brazil suggests that seaweed-derived biostimulants could offer farmers a path to both higher yields and improved crop quality – a critical combination as the industry grapples with climate challenges and market demands for premium produce.
Recent field trials conducted by Acadian Plant Health have demonstrated significant quality improvements across multiple crops. In Jalisco, Mexico, potato trials showed a 60% increase in premium-grade potatoes, while Brazilian coffee producers reported 29-65% productivity gains alongside higher beverage quality scores.
Promising results in potato production
The Mexico trial, conducted in partnership with Universidad de Guadalajara in 2021, evaluated Acadian LSC soil drench applications against conventional management practices.
Results showed a 60% increase in premium-grade potatoes and a 63% boost in overall yield per hectare. “These results suggest biostimulants could help address both yield and quality challenges simultaneously,” said Julio Cesar Chavarin, regional technical manager for LATAM North at
Acadian Plant Health. “Quality is king in agriculture, and what we’re seeing here is a significant leap forward.”
Coffee trials show similar gains
A parallel study at Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE) in Brazil examined the effects of the same technology on coffee production. The trial, involving 144 coffee plants under drip irrigation, demonstrated productivity increases of 29-65% compared to control plots.
According to Dr. Marcos Bettini, regional market development director for LATAM South, the treatment appeared to enhance root development and stress resistance, contributing to leading to healthier crops and superior coffee quality.
A competitive edge for farmers
For potato and coffee growers facing volatile markets and climate uncertainty, these findings offer a crucial competitive edge. The ability to increase both yield and quality means higher profitability and reduced waste.
“The difference is clear,” said Chavarin. “The plants are stronger, and the potatoes are visibly better. This is the kind of technology that keeps farms in business.”
Beyond productivity, biostimulants offer a path toward climate-smart agriculture. Biostimulant solutions like Acadian-LSC help retain moisture, improve soil health, and enhance plant resilience to stressors like drought and extreme temperatures.
The road ahead
As the agricultural industry seeks more sustainable and high-performance solutions, biostimulants are poised to become a staple of modern farming. With promising results across multiple crops, Acadian Plant Health sets a new standard for quality and yield—one field at a
time.
For farmers, the message is clear: the future of farming may just lie in the depths of the ocean.
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