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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released an official report highlighting a case study from our partner in Peru, BIOEM SAC, showcasing the use of EM (Effective Microorganisms) in regenerative biofertilizer practices.

The report presents a sustainable agricultural model that successfully combines reduced chemical fertilizer use with soil regeneration.

In response to severe soil degradation caused by excessive chemical fertilizers in Peru, local farmers and cooperatives adopted EM biofertilizers.
This initiative achieved the following outcomes:

- 60% reduction in chemical fertilizer use

- 20% increase in cacao yield

- 90% reduction in tomato disease damage

- Improved crop safety through reduced absorption of heavy metals like cadmium

- Significant reduction in deforestation by restoring degraded soils and reviving previously abandoned farmland

Additionally, the low cost of EM biofertilizer production, approximately $0.50 per liter using locally available materials like molasses, was recognized as a key advantage.

Read the full FAO report (Spanish only):
"Regenerative Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Solution to Reduce Chemical Inputs and Restore Degraded Soils in Peru"

*Top photo from  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)