Key Takeaways:
- Groundwork BioAg and ADAMA Ltd. announced an exclusive commercial agreement to offer Rootella® mycorrhizal inoculants to Chinese farmers.
- Rootella will help improve crop yields, soil health, and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers across China’s 127 million hectares of cropland.
- The partnership supports China’s 14th Five-Year National Agriculture Green Development Plan by promoting sustainable and low-carbon agricultural practices.
- ADAMA will begin offering Rootella to its farmer customers in the 2025 planting season.
- The collaboration follows successful local trials and distributor engagement by Groundwork BioAg in 2023.
Why Is This Partnership Significant for Chinese Agriculture?
Groundwork BioAg, the world’s largest producer of mycorrhizal inoculants, has partnered with ADAMA Ltd., a leading global crop protection company, to distribute Rootella® products in China. The agreement builds on the successful introduction of Rootella to Chinese distributors in 2023.
China’s vast agricultural sector, covering 127 million hectares of harvested cropland, presents a significant market for mycorrhizal inoculants. Rootella offers a natural and cost-effective solution to enhance crop productivity and reduce fertilizer use, benefiting farmers growing vegetables, sugarcane, potato, cotton, corn, and soybean.
How Will Rootella Benefit Chinese Farmers?
Rootella is a biostimulant derived from robust strains of mycorrhizal fungi. It enhances soil health, improves nutrient uptake, and promotes stronger crop growth. By integrating Rootella with ADAMA’s distribution network, Chinese farmers gain access to sustainable agricultural solutions that address mounting environmental and economic pressures.
Hanan Dor, Chief Commercial Officer at Groundwork BioAg, highlighted the importance of the agreement: “This partnership with ADAMA marks a crucial step in our global expansion strategy. We’re excited to offer Chinese farmers the most concentrated mycorrhizal inoculants available to optimize plant health and promote sustainable harvests.”
How Does This Partnership Align with China’s Green Development Plan?
The partnership aligns with China’s 14th Five-Year National Agriculture Green Development Plan, which emphasizes:
- Resource protection
- Pollution control
- Low-carbon agricultural practices
By expanding the availability of Rootella, the collaboration addresses key priorities such as reducing synthetic fertilizer use and enhancing soil fertility across China.
What Role Does ADAMA Play in This Collaboration?
Helen Zhang, General Manager of ADAMA China CDC, underscored ADAMA’s commitment to sustainability: “Expanding into biological formulations like Rootella reflects our deep understanding of the evolving needs of Chinese farmers. This partnership broadens our portfolio with innovative solutions that enhance productivity and promote environmental responsibility.”
