In a significant move aimed at bolstering the resilience of French agriculture, Bayer France and Elicit Plant have announced an exclusive partnership agreement for the distribution of Elicit Plant’s Best-a and EliZea products. These innovative solutions, approved for combating water stress in maize, will be available across France starting October 1, 2024. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to fostering a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future amid escalating climatic challenges.
A Partnership for Sustainability in Agriculture
As climate change continues to exert pressure on agricultural systems worldwide, the need for robust, sustainable solutions has never been more critical. Recognizing this urgency, Elicit Plant and Bayer are pooling their expertise to enhance maize resilience in France. Elicit Plant, a pioneering agri-biotech company, has developed Best-a and EliZea, two biosolutions designed to mitigate water stress in maize, a crop particularly vulnerable to climate-induced water scarcity.
“This strategic partnership with Bayer offers us a tremendous opportunity to reinforce our leadership in terms of market share in biosolutions for field crops whose yields are impacted by climate disruption. Working with an industry leader allows us to accelerate the adoption of our proven solutions that both preserve agricultural yields and reduce plant water consumption by 20%,” said Jean-François Déchant, CEO of Elicit Plant.
Amplifying Access to Innovative Biostimulation Solutions
The partnership between Elicit Plant and Bayer aims to not only extend the reach of these innovative biosolutions but also to leverage Bayer’s extensive experience in sustainable agriculture. Bayer, a leader in sustainable corn growing in France, brings a comprehensive suite of products and digital tools, including DEKALB seeds and the Climate Field View platform, to support corn growers in navigating the complexities of climate change.
“Bayer, the leader in sustainable corn growing in France, supports corn growers in meeting production challenges in the face of climate change, by providing concrete solutions: a complete range of DEKALB seeds, plant protection products and digital tools via its Climate Field View platform. The Best-a and EliZea products complete this offering, providing solutions for optimal management of water and climate stress. By making this offer available to the entire market, this partnership demonstrates Bayer’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for corn growing, while meeting today’s challenges,” explains Guillaume Chancrin, Head of the Crops Division at Bayer France.
The collaboration is set to enhance the accessibility and visibility of Best-a and EliZea products, which have already demonstrated success in reducing plant water consumption and preserving yields. By combining forces, Elicit Plant and Bayer aim to offer French farmers more comprehensive and effective tools to combat the adverse effects of climate change.
The impact of this partnership will be closely monitored through improved crop yields and their contribution to a more resilient agricultural model. Both companies are optimistic about the potential for significant advancements in sustainable farming practices through this collaboration.
For those interested in learning more about this groundbreaking partnership and the innovative solutions it entails, Elicit Plant and Bayer will be present at the world Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London from September 30 to October 1. This event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with the teams behind these pioneering efforts and gain deeper insights into the future of sustainable agriculture.