Terraxy develops Carbosoil, an advanced organic amendment engineered for long-term soil fertility enhancement. This technology significantly improves water and nutrient retention in challenging soils, leading to substantial growth enhancement for vegetation. Carbosoil also provides durable carbon sequestration, offering two tons of CO₂e capture per ton of material applied.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Arid regions and sandy soils present significant challenges for agriculture due to their poor water and nutrient retention capabilities, leading to inefficient resource utilization and limited plant growth. Conventional soil amendments often decompose rapidly or are not optimized for the specific conditions of arid environments.
Solution
Terraxy offers Carbosoil, a highly stable organic soil amendment engineered to enhance the fertility and resilience of arid soils. Carbosoil significantly improves water and nutrient retention, promoting robust plant growth and increasing resource use efficiency. Its unique composition also facilitates long-term carbon sequestration within the soil matrix. A single application of Carbosoil provides benefits for over a century, reducing the need for frequent reapplication and offering a sustainable solution for land rehabilitation and agricultural productivity in challenging environments.
Target Audience
Terraxy targets agricultural enterprises, nurseries, landscaping companies, and land rehabilitation projects operating in arid and semi-arid regions.
Features
- Carbosoil is a carbon-based organic soil enhancer with a material stability exceeding 100 years, ensuring long-term soil improvement.
- It exhibits a water holding capacity of 185% (w/w) and a cation exchange capacity (CEC) of 60 cmol/kg, significantly improving soil's ability to retain moisture and nutrients.
- Application of Carbosoil can lead to up to 70% faster growth and higher yields in plants.
- The product is designed for a single application that lasts for centuries, eliminating the need for repeated treatments.
- Carbosoil captures 2 kg CO₂e per kg of material, contributing to carbon sequestration efforts.
- It is formulated to be rich in essential plant nutrients and is suitable for use in alkaline, sandy soils.
- The material is engineered for high stability, with 73% of its carbon content remaining after 100 years.
- Carbosoil can be used as a partial or full substitute for traditional amendments like peat moss and perlite.