MTU gains International recognition with National Geographic feature
IntraCrop’s innovative biostimulant technology, MTU, has been featured in the Czech edition of National Geographic. MTU, a component of IntraCrop’s CE-marked product Status®, has been proven to increase crop yields by up to 15%, even under reduced fertiliser use, making it an asset as growers move towards sustainable agriculture.
Jaroslav Nisler, who led on the development of MTU, tells us, “I must admit that we had high expectations at the beginning, but the results still surprised us. In practice, MTU has been shown to significantly increase the yields of wheat, corn, rapeseed, sunflower, tomatoes and olives. MTU increases the resistance of plants to drought or high temperatures, and at the same time promotes the growth of the root system, which can be up to 40% greater in stressed plants. The biostimulant also increases the intake of nitrogen fertilisers by up to a third, which makes it possible to reduce the amount of fertilisers applied to the field. Seeing how our work is reflected in the real world and the positive impact it has on agriculture around the world is a huge reward for all of us.”
Status®, which contains MTU, has been CE-marked for its ability to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in crops. Its mode of action encourages healthier, more resilient plants, supporting farmers’ goals to achieve higher yields with reduced environmental impact. As sustainable agriculture becomes a top priority, technologies like MTU are rapidly gaining traction for helping reduce dependency on chemical inputs.
Mark Palmer, Managing Director, said, “It’s incredibly rewarding to see MTU acknowledged on such a prominent platform. As a science-led, agronomy driven organisation, all the label claims we make on our products are backed up with substantial data gathered through replicated trials on a variety of crops, under different conditions. We can say with complete confidence that what we say our products will do, will be delivered. We know that our biostimulants can support more sustainable, high-yield farming and the team is pleased to see that this is resonating internationally. We were thrilled that National Geographic has highlighted the difference it can make.”
MTU has been creating excitement across Europe, where it has consistently generated positive outcomes. The increasing interest, particularly in Central and Eastern European countries, is a testament to its adaptability and potential for widespread application. Farmers have reported noticeable improvements, seeing stem growth increased by up to 10%, and root growth as much as 20%. Under stress, such as drought, this root growth can be as high as 40%.
With its proven results and growing international recognition, MTU is well on its way to making its mark as a game changer in global agricultural practices, offering a viable path toward more sustainable and productive farming.
11th November 2024
