Development of new organic NPK fertilisers
Europe is highly dependent on imports of the raw materials needed to manufacture nutrients for European agriculture, which is the most advanced in the world. The reality is that Europe has virtually none of the natural resources needed to produce mineral fertilisers, which is of enormous importance in this strategic sector.
- This is why one of the main nutrients, phosphorus, has been included in the Commission's list of critical raw materials for the European Union
- Phosphorus is also an essential nutrient whose dynamics in the soil are complex and make it difficult for plants to extract it.
Objective
The general objective of the project is to develop a bioactive complex mineral fertiliser, which improves the plant's performance in terms of nutrient absorption, mainly that of phosphorus.
- The new advanced fertiliser will be an optimised, more effective product, with biological modes of action that surpass traditional chemical modes of action.
The MICROFOS project is carried out with the collaboration of CDTI.
The MICROFOS Project, as part of our goal to bring advanced biotechnological products to the market, focuses on the development of a bioactive complex mineral fertiliser designed to improve the absorption of nutrients, especially phosphorus, by plants. As we can see, this development is crucial given that Europe faces a high dependency on imports of raw materials for fertiliser production. Innovation in this field not only aims to optimise the availability of nutrients, but also to contribute to the sustainability of the agricultural sector. If you are interested in learning more about how these applications of biotechnology are shaping the future of agriculture, visit our biotechnology section for our most relevant news and initiatives.
