AgBiome Innovations International AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of AgBiome, a specialist in developing innovative products from the Earth’s microbial communities, has announced the signing of a commercial supply Agreement with FarmHannong Co, a South Korean agrochemical company and subsidiary of LG Chem
Available in 49 of the 50 states in the US, the use of AgBiome’s partnership marks AgBiome’s first commercial opportunity in Asia of Howler hence expanding the use of AgBiome's biological fungicide Howler, internationally.
Howler is a revolutionary bio fungicide that harnesses the power of the plant micro-biome with multiple modes of action that provide preventive, long-lasting activity on a broad spectrum of soil borne and foliar diseases. Howler can be used throughout the growing season from pre-planting to before harvest, in greenhouse and field applications on a wide range of specialty crops.
Toni Bucci, COO at AgBiome, said, “Sustainable agricultural practices, as well as the demand for high quality agricultural produce are factors that are projected to drive the bio fungicides market growth in Asia. Howler has proven to be effective on several major crops that are grown in South Korea including vegetable and fruit crops. We are pleased to partner with FarmHannong, the leading provider of sustainable crop solutions to farmers in South Korea.”
Taehyun Oh, product development and team leader at FarmHannong, said, “Growers in South Korea are looking for biological alternatives that are effective and easy to use. A partnership with AgBiome reinforces FarmHannong's commitment to the distribution of next-generation products that encourage sustainable farming practices. The addition of Howler to our product offering is another step towards providing sustainable solutions to farmers.”
