Proving and scaling the plant-fungi symbiosis, bringing Groundwork BioAg to soil improvement

Impact on yields of high value crops

  • +15% growth in tomato harvests

  • +17% growth in eggplant harvests

  • +20% growth in capsicum harvests

  • +25% growth in green pea harvests


Impact Benefits

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Permanent sequestration of carbon into the soil

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Nature-based solution

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Resistance against climate induced stress

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Unlocking new revenue streams for farmers

10-25%

increase in average crop yield

25%

reduction in fertilizer use

50%

reduction of phosphorus

25%

reduction in water use


Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • SDG 1 Icon: No poverty

    Plant/Fungus symbiosis increases rural incomes thru improved resource efficiency and yields

  • SDG 2 Icon: Zero Hunger

    Plant/Fungus symbiosis increases food security through improved crop resilience and yields

  • SDG 13 Icon: Climate Action

    Plant/Fungus symbiosis increases water & fertilizer efficiency, and permanent carbon sequestration in the soil

  • SDG 15 Icon: Life on Land

    Plant/Fungus symbiosis crucially preserves & regenerates microflora ensuring healthy and resilient soil systems


“EIP helped Groundwork BioAg gain initial traction with their vast network of local Indian farmer entrepreneurs. This proved invaluable to us in our market launch and in our ongoing commercial success in India, which constitutes Groundwork BioAg's largest market today.”

Dan Grotsky | Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Groundwork BioAg