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A course for biologization: Kernel and BTU-Center share experience in implementing biotechnology in agriculture. On August 8, 2023, the Field Day "Field Studio" took place in the Poltava region (Ukraine) - a partner event of the BTU-CENTER and Kernel companies. During the event, top experts from both companies shared best practices with farmers, talked about the specifics of integrating biotechnological developments into agricultural production. More than 300 participants from different parts of the country registered for the event.

Ukrainian biological preparations were presented for the first time at the Organic Field Days in Germany. For the first time, Ukrainian biological were presented at the main organic field event in Europe - Öko-Feldtage. BTU-CENTER, the largest manufacturer and exporter of biological products, presented Ukrainian microbial technologies to European agricultural producers. The event took place on June 14-15, 2023 in Ditzingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The organizer is the world-leading Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL.

Biological adhesive Liposam, the unique preparation based on microbial polysaccharides to uptake the biocontrol - meet the requirements for use in Organic Farming! Liposam is an alternative to chemical adjuvants. It is one of the most popular BTU-CENTER biologicals and is practised in 12 countries worldwide, both in organic farming and IPM. More than 2 mln ha of farmland are treated with the adhesive annually. In December 2021, Liposam got approval by BVL as an adjuvant in Germany. R&D Head, PhD and co-founder of BTU-CENTER Bolohovska Valentyna and chief microbiologist Nahorna Olga have received the State Prize of Ukraine in the field of science and technology for the development of unique polymers that became the basis for the creation of Liposam®. Liposam is a complex biological adhesive agent that prevents the dripping of pesticides, fertilizers and stimulants from the leaf's surface and enhances plant resistance to stress factors.

Austrian Federal Office for Food Safety recommends to apply ORGANIC-BALANCE to stimulate crop growth and development, increase resistance to stress and provide balanced nutrition application. A BTU-CENTER's ORGANIC-BALANCE has an immunostimulant and adaptogenic effect in all growth phases and provides balanced functioning of all mechanisms of plant life. The composition of ORGANIC-BALANCE includes vital microorganisms: Bacillus Subtiiis, Azotobacter chroococcum,Paenibacillus polymyxa and Lactobacillus delbrueckii sp. bulgaricus. Due to the valuable composition the application of ORGANIC-BALANCE provides the better assimilation of nutrients by plants from the soil. The microorganisms can release phytohormones and contribute to forming amino acids and vitamins to form a healthy and strong root system and vegetative organs. Go to our website to look a statistic data of ORGANIC-BALANCE application/

Dear partners and friends! We invite you to attend BTU-CENTER's demonstration trial plot at DLG Feldtage and ensure the effectiveness of microbial preparation in crop nutrition as an alternative solution to overcome expensive fertilizers. DLG Feldtage will be held from 14 to 16 June 2022 at the Kirschgartshausen Versuchsgut farm in Mannheim, Germany. The organizer of the event is DLG (German Agricultural Society). DLG-Feldtage are the meeting point for crop production experts from Germany and abroad. 60 hectares of exhibition square to demonstrate the newest technology in modern agriculture, of which 15 hectares are earmarked for the trial field housing exhibitor trial plots. At BTU-CENTER's trial plot will be possible to compare the differences in plant development with the classic nutrition system of growing and with reduced recommended mineral fertilizers rates to 20-30% through applying biologicals and estimate the potential yield of each them.

0,23 t/ha of average yield increase on soya, 0,27 t/ha – on peas, 0,34 t/ha – on chickpea and kidney bean! All these figures are result of RIZOLINE inoculant effect that is used for legumes inoculation in more than 1000 agricompanies annually. •More than 600 000 ha of legumes are treated with Rizoline •+ 0,25 t/ha is an average additional yield on legumes •10 years of effective presence on the market The effect of RIZOLINE application: •INTENSIFIES the process of nodulation •FIXES the atmospheric nitrogen (in symbiosis with legumes) and transforms it into accessible for plants form •PROVIDES plants with growth-stimulating substances (vitamins, phytohormones) •INCREASES the yield of soybeans, peas and other legumes up to 15%; RIZOLINE is registered in the EU and is included to the Input list for organic agriculture in Germany.

Due to providing farmers with proven cases of applying biologicals, BTU-CENTER conducts field and scientific trials in different climatic areas and with various crops. Recently, our team visited a farmer in Bulgaria. We studied the effect of Azotohelp on winter wheat. Trial's details: • Application rate: Azotohelp 0.5 l/t, • Method of application: seed treatment three days before sowing, • Fore crop: sunflower, • Area of trial land - 17 hectares. Our experts focused on plants' health and formation of growing potential at the end of the tillering stage. The trial showed a perfect effect of Azotohelp on plants development: First of all, there were early uniform seedling germination and betterplant's developing during the tillering stage. More formed productive stems. On average, the plants formed 4 stems on the trial field in comperison to control area - 3.2 plant. Better developed root system. The average length of plants roots in the trial plot is 3.5 cm longer than in control

Dear partners, February 24, 2022 russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of civilians, including kids, are killed, thousands of houses, hospitals and schools are destroyed as a result of russian missiles attacks. Both Ukraine and BTU-Center require your support NOW! How can YOU make an input? •Enforce work with Ukrainian companies. In this difficult time export remains one of the important sources of survival •Donate to National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) special account to raise funds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces here: https://bit.ly/3CONQSH •Donate to National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) special account for humanitarian assistance to Ukrainians affected by russia’s aggression here: https://bit.ly/3w8Z0QZ For BTU-CENTER team is crucial to continue cooperation with key partners to ensure stability of the company and safety of its people in this difficult time. We continue working, despite war. We continue deliveries to the EU.

BTU-Center continues its project about the healthy ways in farming. This time we invite you to discuss the issues of biological protection of the crops from diseases and pests, as well as recovery after stress. See you March 19th, Friday, at 11 AM (UTC+2) at he HEALTHY LEAF webinar. To receive the link to the Zoom / Youtube streams, please, register here: https://forms.gle/r1gJ16QnipcUmnNS6 At the webinar, the agronomists, entomologists, phytopathologists, mycologists and microbiologists of BTU-Center will discuss: - How to unstress the plants after frost, pesticides and other impact? - What is the difference between biological and chemical insecticides? What and when to use for the biological protection of crops from pests? - What are biological fungicides? How to compose the schemes for integrated protection of your crops?

https://youtu.be/1EyE_aQddRc • What is the soil environment? • What types of relations exist between microorganisms? • What can people do not to upset the balance of the ecosystem? Find the answers in the second episode of the training course for agronomists "Simply about microbes!" Enjoy!