Bionema Biologicals SA
Moving towards a sustainable future, Enviro Bio-Chem has joined forces with Bionema, a biocontrol technology developer founded in Wales in 2012, and Swansea University to establish Bionema Biologicals South Africa (Pty) Ltd. This signals a move away from the pure use of chemicals. It is a perfect example of Enviro Bio-Chem’s desire to expand its global footprint through strategic partnerships and collaborative ventures.
Regarded as the future of crop protection, this joint undertaking promises several firsts for the agrochemical industry in South Africa. In an exciting development, Enviro Bio-Chem has secured the rights to produce and distribute biologicals from a first-of-its-kind facility on South African soil. This will ensure growth in the SA market and on the international stage.
This partnership is set to transform crop protection strategies by bringing Bionema’s world-class expertise in biological pest control and biostimulants to the continent.
Bionema, renowned for pioneering bio-based solutions like entomopathogenic nematodes and advanced encapsulation technologies, is a leader in environmentally friendly pest control. This collaboration will empower African farmers with innovative, natural products that improve crop yield and align with global sustainability goals.
In May 2024, Bionema Group Ltd received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, the pinnacle of recognition for UK businesses.
The Rise of Biopesticide Technology
Developing biological alternatives is at the core of Bionema. Years of laboratory testing have created 100% natural pesticides in the form of fungi, nematodes and bacteria. Bionema’s technology offers enhanced protection against horticulture and forestry pests, products that are also sustainable alternatives to immunity and turf issues.
Bionema aims to develop new biological pesticides based on new formulations that offer substantial cost savings. Nature itself has robust solutions, and Bionema is harnessing and delivering that power.
What are the Current problems?
An increase in regulations:
Due to increased chemical pesticide regulations, farmers are often left stranded, making their crop protection journeys difficult.
Insect Immunity:
Insects are becoming more resilient towards pesticides.
Awareness:
The public is increasingly aware of the implications of chemical pesticides in the food chain. They are therefore demanding residue-free and safe food.
Ticking All The Boxes
Bionema’s microbial-based solutions protect crops, enhance soil health and boost crop productivity in agriculture, horticulture, sports turf amenity and forestry.
Their mission is to minimise the negative impact of agrochemicals on soil health, air quality, human health, and the environment. They achieve this through cutting-edge research and the commercialisation of microbial bioproducts that provide sustainable farming solutions worldwide.
Bionema Products
Biocontrol
Biostimulants
Biofertilisers
Surfactants
Nutrients
