Towards more sustainable and productive agriculture
We are proud to share with you a captivating article published in GoodPlanet mag’, produced by the GoodPlanet foundation, chaired by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. This foundation is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to preserve our planet and its inhabitants.
Restoring Soil Life: An Agricultural Revolution Underway
We are proud to share with you this article that highlights the groundbreaking work of biochemist Sandrine Claus, founder of STARFISH Bioscience. Entitled ‘Biochemist Sandrine Claus: soil microbiota have been depleted due to conventional intensive farming practices’, the article emphasizes the crucial importance of our mission and our ongoing research.
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Sandrine Claus works tirelessly with our team to restore soil life by developing revolutionary bacterial stimulants. These probiotics are designed to rebuild soil microbiota, thereby supporting crop growth through the restoration of microbial biodiversity. Intensive agricultural practices have indeed depleted soils, compromising their health and productivity.
The soil’s microbiological ecosystem fulfills four essential pillars for its proper functioning: nutrient recycling, soil structure maintenance, carbon sequestration, and water retention. However, these vital functions are threatened by destructive agricultural practices such as plowing and the excessive use of phytosanitary products.
The depletion of soil microbiota leads to yield losses.
At STARFISH Bioscience, we strive to develop a new generation of probiotic bacterial stimulants specifically adapted to soils. Our innovative approach is based on an in-depth functional mapping of soil microbiota, enabling us to identify the key bacteria that must be restored to reestablish ecological balance.
We firmly believe that restoring soil microbiota is essential to reducing the use of phytosanitary products and promoting sustainable, resilient agriculture. Through our research and cutting-edge technologies, we are determined to accelerate the transition toward a more environmentally friendly and productive agriculture.
The full article, including the exclusive interview with Sandrine Claus, is available in the latest issue of GoodPlanet.
