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By Agroempresario.com
New field trial data from Mexico and Brazil confirms the promising impact of seaweed-based biostimulants on both crop yield and quality—two essential goals for today’s climate-challenged agricultural sector.
The trials, conducted by Acadian Plant Health, a Canadian company specialized in marine plant-derived biostimulants, suggest that these natural inputs could offer farmers a strategic advantage. In Jalisco, Mexico, potato trials showed a 60% increase in premium-grade potatoes, while Brazilian coffee plots treated with the same technology reported yield increases of up to 65%.
In Mexico, the 2021 trial was run in collaboration with the Universidad de Guadalajara. Potatoes treated with Acadian LSC, a seaweed-based soil drench, were compared to conventionally managed crops. The results were striking: a 63% increase in overall yield per hectare, and a 60% boost in high-quality, premium-grade potatoes.
“These results suggest biostimulants could help address both yield and quality challenges simultaneously,” said Julio Cesar Chavarin, regional technical manager for LATAM North at Acadian. “Quality is king in agriculture, and what we’re seeing here is a significant leap forward.”
In Brazil, similar benefits were observed in a coffee trial conducted by Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE). Researchers evaluated 144 coffee plants under drip irrigation. Plots treated with Acadian LSC demonstrated productivity increases of 29% to 65%, along with improved scores for beverage quality. According to Dr. Marcos Bettini, regional market development director for LATAM South, the treatment enhanced root development and boosted the plants’ resistance to environmental stress.
For farmers, this dual benefit—higher yield and better quality—translates into stronger profitability and reduced risk. “The difference is clear,” said Chavarin. “The plants are stronger, and the potatoes are visibly better. This is the kind of technology that keeps farms in business.”
Beyond economic gains, biostimulants represent a sustainable path forward. Acadian’s formulations support climate-smart agriculture by improving soil structure, increasing water retention, and helping plants withstand drought and extreme temperatures.
As the agricultural sector looks for tools to adapt to a changing climate and demanding markets, Acadian Plant Health’s seaweed biostimulants may offer a powerful, nature-based solution.
