Global soil genomics company Biome Makers says its soil database surpassed 24 million microorganisms, a feat that helps expand its database of soil data that it pairs with artificial intelligence.
The company said as it continues to add microorganisms to grow the database, it continuously enhances its ability to feed actionable intelligence to the industry, which helps growers better understand soil health and how to grow more resilient crops.
This database is a part of the company’s BeCrop Technology, which is an AI-powered tool that sifts through millions of microorganism references and answers the most impactful agronomical questions, such as detecting disease risks, predicting yield improvements and evaluating the adoption of regenerative agriculture, according to a news release.
The company said this soil data includes soil samples collected across six continents and 56 countries over the last decade.
“Our ability to integrate the world’s largest soil database with industry-leading technology means that we can support the whole agroecosystem with precise recommendations that ultimately result in improved yield, lower costs, and provide a clear path forward to the future of sustainable farming,” John Appel, head of commercial sales for North America with Biome Makers, said in the release.
The company says it has positively impacted more than 21,000 farmers on their sustainability journey and more than 2,000 agribusinesses, including Syngenta, Bayer, UPL, among others, leading to enhanced yield improvements and reduced on-farm costs.
“As an investor in Biome Makers, we’re happy to see the company’s soil database surpassing 24 million microorganisms, further solidifying its position as a global leader in soil genomics,” Ting-Ting Liu of Prosus Ventures, said in the release. “This milestone underscores Biome Makers’ commitment to providing actionable intelligence to the agricultural industry, ultimately leading to improved soil health and more resilient crops.”
