Harnessing innovative, patent-protected biological products is crucial for modern growers aiming to safeguard their crops from environmental stresses and diseases. At Plant Health Care, we specialize in developing cutting-edge Plant Health Care Tools designed to enhance the quality and yield of fruits and vegetables while promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Our solutions are engineered for seamless integration with mainstream agricultural methods, ensuring both effectiveness and ecological responsibility.
Commercial Plant Health Care Tools: Biostimulants and Disease Resistance
Our commercial offerings are spearheaded by Harpinαβ, a revolutionary recombinant protein celebrated for its potent biostimulant properties. This plant health care tool significantly boosts crop yield and quality. Complementing Harpinαβ is PHC279, an innovative harpin-derived peptide meticulously crafted to amplify a plant’s inherent defense mechanisms against a broad spectrum of diseases. By utilizing PHC279, growers can proactively enhance plant health and maximize yield potential. Explore some of our flagship brands that embody these advanced plant health care solutions.
Cost-Effective Plant Health Care Products for Sustainable Growth
Our commitment extends to providing cost-effective plant health care tools that support sustainable agriculture globally.
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Brazil’s Sugarcane Success with H2Copla: In Brazil, Harpinαβ is marketed as H2Copla through Coplacana, the leading input distributor for sugarcane. Despite challenging market conditions in 2023, sugarcane sales surged by 45% compared to the previous year, contributing to an overall 42% growth in our Brazil business. This highlights the effectiveness of H2Copla as a key plant health care tool in optimizing sugarcane yields.
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Argentina’s Adoption of Harpinαβ for Corn and Soybeans: Following registration in August 2021, Harpinαβ was introduced to Argentina for corn and soybean applications. Initial sales through our partner TROPFEN S.A. in the 2022 cropping season marked a successful entry into a new market, demonstrating the adaptability of our plant health care solutions across diverse agricultural landscapes.
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Saori’s Growth in Soybean Seed Treatment: The second year of commercial sales for Saori witnessed a 36% increase, driven by its application as a soybean seed treatment by our partner Sementes Goiás Ltda – Nutrien. This growth underscores the increasing demand for effective seed treatment solutions as essential plant health care tools.
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Positive Outlook for 2024 with Teikko and Continued Growth: The outlook for 2024 is exceptionally promising, with the anticipated launch of Teikko, a soybean bionematicide, in H2 2024. Coupled with the continued expansion of Saori and the sustained adoption of Harpinαβ in sugarcane and soybeans, we foresee robust growth in the utilization of our plant health care tools.
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North America Adapts to Market Dynamics: While North American revenue experienced a 45% decrease due to distributor destocking influenced by price volatility and higher interest rates, strategic adjustments are underway. The expanded California label for Employ in early 2024 is expected to drive strong performance in fruits, nuts, vegetables, and row crops through Wilbur-Ellis. Additionally, the pre-plant seed treatment for corn, Fastand®, distributed via the second-largest distributor in the US, is poised for growth. Fastand enhances corn crop vigor and stress resistance, leading to improved yields, positioning it as a vital plant health care tool for corn farmers.
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Obrona Biofungicide: A Key Product for Future Growth: 2024 marks the first full sales season for Obrona biofungicide. We anticipate Obrona will become a significant revenue contributor in the coming years, offering growers a powerful plant health care tool for disease management.
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European Expansion with ProAct AA and Innocul8™: In Spain, the UK, and parts of Europe, Harpinαβ is marketed as ProAct AA and other brands, achieving $1.5 million in sales in 2023 across fruit, vegetable, and turf crops. In the UK, Headland distributes Harpinαβ to the professional turf market, where it enhances the resilience and appearance of golf courses and football fields. Agrii began distributing Innocul8™ in the UK in 2023, a broad-spectrum biostimulant containing PREtec, designed to promote plant health and yield in cereals and specialty crops.
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PREzym™ Fertilizer Launch in Portugal: An agreement with EDAF Unipessoal LDA Portugal led to the launch of PREzym™ in 2023, a new PREtec-containing fertilizer for fruits, vegetables, and cereals in Portugal, further expanding our portfolio of innovative plant health care tools.
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India and EU Expansion on the Horizon: An exclusive distribution agreement with Novozymes South Asia Pvt. in India will introduce Harpinαβ for sugarcane in 2024, pending regulatory approval. Positive prospects for 2024 include the planned expansion of Harpinαβ across the EU, building on its registration in France, highlighting our commitment to making our plant health care tools globally accessible.
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Mexico’s Sustainable Growth and Product Diversification: Plant Health Care Mexico reported a slight revenue increase to $3.5 million in 2023, driven by expanded sales in agave, the growing avocado market, and sugarcane. With a team of 16 sales and technical specialists, Plant Health Care Mexico serves retailers nationwide. The recent registration approvals of PHC279 for disease control and PHC949 for nematode control are expected to significantly shift revenue towards these proprietary products, enhancing both revenue and margin growth, and providing Mexican growers with advanced plant health care tools.
Conclusion: Embracing Plant Health Care Tools for a Sustainable Future
Plant Health Care is dedicated to providing growers with advanced, sustainable, and cost-effective plant health care tools. Our innovative products like Harpinαβ, PHC279, Teikko, and Obrona are designed to address the evolving challenges of modern agriculture, enhancing crop yields, improving plant health, and promoting environmentally responsible practices. As we look towards the future, our commitment to innovation and global expansion ensures that growers worldwide can benefit from our cutting-edge plant health care solutions, fostering a more sustainable and productive agricultural landscape.
