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FERTILIZERS

Kimitec and Bayer introduce two new biological

products developed through their partnership

ayer and Kimitec have announced the launch of two new
Bbiological products as a result of their partnership: Ambition
Complete Gen2 and Ambition Secure Gen2. Both are currently
undergoing regulatory processes and will be included in Bayer’s
Crop Performance Enhancer portfolio as part of its commitment to
regenerative agricultural solutions.
Ambition Complete Gen2 is an innovative gel-based formulation
that enhances nutrient assimilation, stress resilience, and meta-
bolic activation in plants, delivering more efficient performance.
Ambition Secure Gen2 addresses one of the most persistent
challenges in plant nutrition: calcium uptake. Its bioformulation,
developed from an active matrix, improves calcium mobility and
efficacy in crops, enhancing fruit firmness and quality.
“Our partnership with Kimitec sets a new standard for how to
bring solutions to market fast, focused, and farmer-first”, said “This launch is not simply an enhancement of what already ex-
Ralf Glaubitz, Head of CP Product Team Fungicides, Biologics ists, but a true leap forward in how agricultural solutions are de-
and Fruits & Vegetables at Bayer’s Crop Science division. “With signed,” said Alejandro de las Casas, Agro-Business Director at
Bayer’s trusted global development and commercialization capa- Kimitec. “Our alliance with Bayer proves that biological solutions
bilities and unparalleled agricultural systems expertise we help are now an effective reality, capable of contributing to more resil-
to advance and establish biological solutions derived from natural ient, efficient, and sustainable agriculture.”
sources to complement the farmer’s toolbox.”
Both products were developed at the MAAVi Innovation Center, This shared vision reflects both companies’ commitment to of-
Kimitec’s research hub, where microbiology, natural chemistry, fering a complementary component within a holistic farm man-
artificial intelligence and agronomic knowledge are integrated to agement approach that combines biologicals, crop protection,
design practical and effective field solutions. genetic improvement, and digital tools. Circle 21 on enquiry card

Biologicals boost sugar beet yields
As UK sugar beet growers face increasing els, converting sunlight into sugar, which
pressure from unpredictable weather pat- makes it easier to measure the impact of
terns, tighter input regulations, and rising these products, given their well-under-
disease incidence, biological crop inputs stood modes of action. Klorofill improves
are proving to be a valuable part of a mod- photosynthesis and therefore carbohy-
ern crop protection and health strategy. drate production within the plant, helping
Recent independent trial work by Richard to maintain green leaf area, while T6P en-
Austin Agriculture, supported by Unium hances the transport of sugars to the tap-
Bioscience, shows that biological products root. The result is a direct increase in root
such as T6P and Klorofill significantly im- yield - in this case, up to 85 T/ha adjusted
prove yields. yield. It’s a double win: greater root mass
and higher sugar content."
Real yield benefits "Klorofill plays an essential role in stress
Untreated plots averaged 75.52 T/ha, That translates into real returns for grow- management. When sugar beet is stressed,
while treated crops achieved up to 85.5 T/ ers - higher yields, better quality, and more it produces haem, which reduces photo-
ha with T6P and 84.66 T/ha with Klorofill, sustainable production." synthetic efficiency. Klorofill helps reduce
delivering a yield uplift of over 13%. According to Andrew Cromie, commer- haem accumulation, keeping the leaves
Sugar content also improved across treat- cial manager at Unium Bioscience, crop green, large, and functional, even under
ments. T6P, in particular, raised sugar levels observations throughout the season fur- pressure.
to above 17%, providing a double benefit ther validated the mode of action of these "These trials prove that biologicals are
of higher root mass and better sugar con- biologicals. not just environmentally beneficial, they’re
centration. Additionally, Klorofill led to re- "Visually, the plants treated with T6P and economically smart," concludes Andrew.
duced amino nitrogen levels, a critical fac- Klorofill looked healthier," he says. The first "They strengthen plants from the inside
tor for sugar beet quality and processing treatment of both products was applied in out, helping farmers get more from every
efficiency. June, a critical time when beets are ramp- hectare while reducing reliance on syn-
"This data backs up what we've seen in ing up chlorophyll production. "Supporting thetic inputs."
the field," says Mark Hemmant, Technical photosynthesis at this stage sets the crop As farmers plan for the coming season,
Manager at Agrovista, exclusive distribu- up for success," he says. The second ap- integrating biologicals into a crop health
tors of T6P and Klorofill. "The Unium prod- plication was made in September, helping program offers a proven way to improve
ucts consistently improve plant health, and sugars move down to the taproot. productivity, quality, and resilience in sug-
help crops better handle tough conditions. "Sugar beet function like small solar pan- ar beet production. Circle 22 on enquiry card

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