Collaborate for Strong Yields & Sustainability
At Kannar Earth Science, Ltd. we wholeheartedly believe farmers can choose both stronger yields and sustainability. In fact, promoting on-farm productivity alongside environmental sustainability is why we created Kannar’s 4F Crop Security Program – where we collaborate to bring better crop inputs to the growers who produce the globe’s Food, Feed, Fiber, and Fuel.
It’s truly incredible how modernized, large-acre agriculture successfully promotes harvesting crop yields close to the seed’s genetic yield potential. We appreciate the contribution of specialized equipment, target-specific pesticides, fertilizers, and other crop inputs. Oftentimes, however, impressive yields are achieved at the expense of the very environment the crops are cultivated in. We are aiming to change that!
Persistence Pays Off
Our journey to better agriculture gained momentum when we saw the results of our first bionematicide in action. Then, through perseverance, we were able to demonstrate the remarkable efficacy and consistency of a truly sustainable alternative to harsh and highly toxic chemistry. With that initial on-farm success, our belief was bolstered that stronger yields and sustainability could and should align. Because agricultural breakthroughs like this are so rare, we were determined to bring even more innovations like this to growers.
Armed with drive and dedication, we went searching for additional bio-beneficial options. We were fortunate to innovate several new technologies in-house. We’re excited to have now developed several patent pending technologies to replace or work alongside traditional chemistries.
We have several natural biopesticides that are as efficacious as conventional chemistry, especially where chemical resistance is a concern. We developed seed safener technology that reduces the phytotoxic damage of various conventional pesticides and protects the seed from abiotic stresses.
Technological game-changers are just the start
These new products and discoveries are exciting but only the beginning of the positive impact to be made on the agriculture industry. Our 4F Crop Security Program is an umbrella program where multiple innovators from various companies collaborate with Kannar in the early stages of a product’s development.
With our 4F Crop Security Program, we invite other innovators to partner with us to develop and commercialize highly effective and environmentally sound technologies. Innovators will be glad to know that several multinationals have requested Kannar to aid in bringing needed improvements on early-stage technologies from less experienced, yet visionary, companies.
We know that we cannot invent everything. It is in this spirit of humility that we invite collaborators to further develop and optimize innovations with Kannar. Together, we work towards and position improvements for global commercialization. The 4F Crop Security Program is designed to continually bring incremental positive changes to agriculture. Though each change may seem small, when applied over millions of acres globally it significantly improves our soil and environment.
Promoting environmental stewardship while working towards crops’ genetic yield potential won’t happen overnight. However, thanks to partnerships like the 4F Crop Security Program, a more sustainable future is entirely achievable.
Kannar exists to promote ideal agriculture through designing and manufacturing innovative seed coatings, synergistic fertilizer technology, and related crop inputs. We continually strive to find economical and practical ways to bring successful technology to growers.
Modified from June 2022 SeedWorld Magazine article
