Grace Breeding Ltd. announced results from field trials of its innovative NFT bio-fertilizer in Brazil, validating previous results and showing marked proposed benefits to farmers in terms of reduced amount of fertilizer used and reduced operational measures, that in turn produced higher crop yield compared to traditional, synthetic agricultural fertilization methods. The field trial was conducted by Eurofins Group, a global leader in contract research services, as well as development collaborator, Gaia AgroSolutions. The NFT bio-fertILizer is to be marketed as an "organic mineral" product for use in corn under the brand name "Maoz??" in Brazil.

Specifically, yields were increased as shown below, when tested in two different locations in Brazil, while using half the amount of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer containing urea. Maoz?? will allow farmers to significantly reduce their dependence on synthetic fertilizer, or urea, a nitrogen-based fertilizer that is harmful to the environment, as well as provide them with an alternative that is more economically viable and increases carbon sequestration.

The use of a bio-fertilizer like Maoz leads to reduced use of urea and consequently lower carbon emissions, which is crucial for slowing damage to the environment. The global market for chemical nitrogen fertilizers reached a value of over $170 billion in 20222, but use of these fertilizers continues to come under great scrutiny with increased regulation due to their environmental impact on soil and ground water. As a result, sustainable alternatives that also are competitive for crop health are in demand by farmers and distributors.

Grace Breeding's bio-fertilizer is proprietary bio-fertilizer, branded as Maoz in Brazil, works in combination with a natural, non-pathogenic bacteria reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. As a result, the process reduces CO2 emissions and leads to a significantly lower environmental impact on soil and the ground water, while reducing synthetic nitrogen use by up to 50%. The global market for chemical nitrogen fertilizers reached a value of over $170 billion in 2022, but use of these fertilizers continues to come under great scrutiny with increased regulation due to their environmental impact on soil and ground water.

As a result, sustainable alternatives that also are competitive for crop health are in demand by farmers and distributors. Grace Breeding?s bio-fertilizer can be applied across a wide range of field crops including corn, wheat, soy and rice, and can be applied less frequently ? once, during sowing versus three to four times during the season, which is otherwise the norm.