About Us
Soil Pro Agri Organics is a pioneering agri-tech start-up based in Southern India, dedicated to driving sustainable agricultural innovations. Our primary focus lies in the development of earth friendly organic inputs that empower farmers to optimize resources and enhance efficiency through the enrichment of vital growing mediums like soil and water. By minimizing the reliance on synthetic inputs and bolstering crop production, we effectively reduce the overall cost of agricultural production by a significant margin.
We wholeheartedly embrace the principles of sustainable farming, continually reimagining and repurposing tropical agricultural waste to create nutrient-rich fertilizers. Our innovative approach transforms agri-waste into organic fertilizers, completely devoid of harmful chemicals. These fertilizers are abundant in micro and macro nutrients, elevating the wholesomeness and overall quality of the crops people nourish.
Driven by a passion for revolutionizing the agricultural industry and redefining modern farming, we contribute to the preservation of the environment while simultaneously supporting the economic prosperity of farmers. Together with farmers, we are shaping a greener, more efficient future for agriculture in India and beyond.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
There is food that is tasty. There is food that is healthy. There is food that is grown or made without hurting the earth. Our goal is to combine all three.
Our vision is to add unparalleled value to the agriculture and aquaculture sectors, while fostering a sustainable future for organic farming systems. We are committed to empowering farmers by providing innovative products that enhance productivity, optimize resource utilization, and promote ecological balance.
Together, we can cultivate a harmonious coexistence between nature and agriculture, fostering a resilient and prosperous future for generations to come.
Our Mission
We aspire to be the global leaders in nourishing the growing mediums, to enhance soil and water fertility and promote sustainable agriculture.
We intend to achieve this by transforming invasive weed species and vegetative waste into valuable resources for soil and water. We are committed to providing exceptional value to farmers while safeguarding ecosystems and natural habitats. Through our sustainable practices and dedication to environmental stewardship, we strive to contribute to a healthier planet by reducing waste, restoring balance to ecosystems, and empowering farmers to cultivate thriving crops.
We envision a sustainable future where organic fertilizers play a vital role in nurturing both the land and the livelihoods of farmers.
Core Values
Leadership
At Soil Pro, every individual embodies the very essence of our organization, consistently upholding our core values. With unwavering enthusiasm and passion, we are driven by the collective goal of providing innovative solutions to the farmer’s pressing challenges. We firmly believe that there is nothing more fulfilling than breathing life into soil, water and air. Our shared aspiration is to leave an indelible mark on this world, to know that our existence made a meaningful difference. Within our respective domains, we all assume leadership roles, deeply committed to realizing the benefits of true leadership. Guided by a clear vision, we inspire and empower others to exceed expectations, continuously striving for exceptional standards and setting ambitious goals. We forge ahead as one group, united in purpose and determined to make a lasting impact on society.
Empathy
Empathy resides at the heart of our business philosophy, permeating every decision we make. We deeply value addressing the distinctive problems and challenges faced by farmers, often unseen by the end consumer. This understanding is paramount to us, guiding all our endeavors. Our success is measured not just by the financial benefits we bring to farmers, but also by the improvements we bring to crop quality and the enhanced health we foster in growing mediums. We take immense pride in our ability to positively impact the lives of farmers, knowing that their success is a testament to our commitment to their well-being.
Sustainability
At our core, we are dedicated to providing the Agriculture sector with sustainable solutions through our cutting-edge products. By enhancing soil health, elevating crop quality, and safeguarding water quality, we strive to revolutionize land management practices for a more sustainable future. Our relentless pursuit of a cleaner, pollution-free life drives us to reduce pollution, minimize industrial waste, and mitigate harmful emissions. We achieve this by repurposing and recycling agricultural waste, leaving a pristine environment for future generations.
Innovation
Innovation fuels our every endeavor at Soil Pro, permeating through all facets of our organization. We operate seamlessly across our state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, innovation laboratory, and distribution branches. It is our unwavering belief that Soil Pro will emerge as a frontrunner in agricultural innovation in India and beyond. We provide our staff with limitless opportunities to unleash their innovative potential, empowering them to explore new ideas while recognizing that setbacks are inherent in the process. Continual progress and perpetual innovation drive us forward as we relentlessly strive for improvement.
Rising feed Input costs In Agriculture & Aquaculture
Fertilizer is typically one of a farmer’s most expensive annual purchases, and it’s an important determinant of crop yield. The raw material costs for fertilizer, which include ammonia, nitrogen, phosphates, nitrates, sulfates and potash are soaring. As feed costs increase, farmers face the challenge of maintaining efficient Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) to optimize productivity and profitability.
In aquaculture, the cost of fish feed can range from 30% to 70% of the total production cost. This percentage can be higher for species with higher FCR or when using specialized feed formulations. The rising cost of feed is threatening to sweep aquaculture farmers out of business.
Many people are feeling sticker shock at the grocery store in response to inflated food prices. Farmers aren’t making higher profit margins despite the recent high prices, so they have to increase the prices of their products. This means consumers are eating the extra cost of fertilizers.
Our Solution
Fertilizers and feeds have conventionally served the purpose of directly nourishing plants and animals. However, over time, their application can lead to gradual degradation of the growing mediums. Our objective is to address this challenge by minimizing reliance on conventional feeds and instead focusing on enriching the growing mediums, such as soil and water.
Through thinking differently, we aim to enhance the quality of these mediums by promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms. This, in turn, facilitates the natural production of materials that serve as sustainable sources of nutrition for plants and animals. As a result, the dependency on artificial feeds can be reduced by a significant margin, typically ranging from 20% to 50%. This reduction translates into substantial cost savings for farmers.
Excessive Use of Chemical Fertilizers in Agriculture
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture poses several problems. It contributes to environmental pollution through water contamination and disrupts aquatic ecosystems. Soil degradation is another consequence, as chemical fertilizers often neglect essential nutrients, leading to reduced fertility, erosion, and decreased long-term productivity. Nutrient imbalances can arise, affecting plant growth and crop quality while disrupting nutrient cycling. Residues of chemical fertilizers in food crops can also pose health risks to humans. Moreover, excessive chemical fertilizer use harms beneficial organisms and reduces biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. It is estimated that the manufacturing and usage of synthetic fertilizers, contribute to around 6-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Our Solution
Using all-organic natural fertilizer in agriculture improves soil and water health by enhancing structure, water retention, and microbial activity. The organic matter, nutrients, and microbial community in organic manure enrich the soil and water, supporting sustainable crop production. In aquaculture, organic fertilizers help to provide balanced nutrition, including essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, promoting the overall health and well-being of fish. It supports optimal growth, disease resistance, and ultimately enhances the quality of fish products.
Plants benefit from improved growth, stimulated root development, and readily available nutrients, resulting in higher crop yields and better produce quality. Regular use of organic fertilizers enhances long-term soil fertility and reduces the need for external inputs, supporting a sustainable agricultural system. Organic fertilizers foster biodiversity and create a favorable habitat for beneficial soil organisms like earthworms, bacteria, and fungi, contributing to ecological balance.
Unmanaged Agricultural Waste
The production, harvest, sorting, and packing of fruits and vegetables generate billions of kilos of agricultural waste annually. Vegetative waste can have significant negative consequences when left unmanaged and unattended, including environmental pollution, contamination of water bodies, and degradation of soil and air quality. It also creates a favorable habitat for pests, insects, and disease-causing organisms, posing risks to crops, plants, and ecosystem health. Moreover, accumulated dry or dead plant material from unmanaged waste increases the risk of wildfires, which can cause extensive damage to the environment and properties.
The Solution
Fruits, leaves and vegetable bearing plant stems are renowned for their abundance of nutrients. Using our novel approach, we extract the stem sap from these plants, which serves as a key ingredient in our product. This stem sap contains a rich array of micro and macro nutrients, plant growth hormones, phytochemicals, and beneficial bacteria. These extracts offer a potent blend of natural compounds that can enhance plant growth, productivity, and overall crop health.
Our commitment extends beyond the extraction process. We aim to repurpose a substantial amount of agricultural plant waste, approximately 3000 tonnes per year, as part of our sustainable practices. As we expand our operations, our goal is to significantly increase the volume of plant waste repurposed, making a substantial contribution to reducing agricultural waste and promoting a more circular and environmentally conscious approach.
Invasive Weeds
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) is a highly problematic invasive weed found in more than 50 countries across Central and North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Its dense growth creates significant challenges by blocking waterways, limiting boat traffic, recreation, flood control, and impacting wildlife use. The aggressive nature of water hyacinth reduces biodiversity by displacing native plants above and below the water's surface. It can also uproot crucial emergent species that provide habitats and food sources for wildlife, disrupting the ecological balance. The disposal of water hyacinth presents a tricky situation as improper handling and disposal can lead to its establishment in new water bodies, exacerbating the problem.
The Solution
Despite its negative reputation as an invasive weed, Water hyacinth possesses remarkable properties with anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial functions. By harnessing the potential of this plant, we transform it from being unwanted and unwelcome in water into a valuable resource. Under controlled conditions, composting water hyacinth helps break down its plant material and convert it into nutrient-rich organic matter.
Our innovative approach involves utilizing this composted water hyacinth as a key ingredient in our product. By doing so, we not only address the issue of excess water hyacinth but also contribute to a true sustainable solution. Rather than viewing it as a problem, we embrace the opportunity to turn it into a valuable asset.
Water Quality
Poor water quality, characterized by low oxygen levels, high ammonia concentrations, and fluctuations in temperature and salinity, can weaken fish immune systems, rendering them more vulnerable to diseases. Moreover, inadequate water quality creates an ideal environment for the proliferation and transmission of pathogens, ultimately causing disease outbreaks in aquaculture. In some cases, the utilization of organic waste like cow dung or chicken waste lead to oxygen-deficient zones at the bottom of ponds, negatively impacting fish health. Additionally, these organic waste materials may carry pathogens that can be introduced into the aquatic environment, further contributing to disease risks. Consequently, aquaculture operations may incur substantial economic losses and resort to antibiotic usage or other treatments, further influencing the overall environmental impact.
The Solution
Our aquaculture solution with its superior nutritional content, beneficial microbes, and easy uptake, delivers notable benefits to farmers. It contains humic acid, boasting antibiotic properties that support fish gut health, stress management, and immune systems. When applied, it integrates with organic matter at the pond bottom, fostering the development of a vital microbial community. This community plays a critical role in decomposing uneaten fish feeds and toxic wastes, contributing to a healthier pond environment. Adsorption of the manure by pond sediment enhances bottom soil quality and water retention properties. During nutrient-depleted periods, the gradual release of these nutrients stimulates plankton development. Fish ponds fertilized with our product demonstrate significantly increased dissolved oxygen concentration, while the soil moisture retention rate nearly doubles compared to chemically fertilized systems.
Soil Pro Plant
Use: Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables & Plantations
Soil Pro Plant is a groundbreaking product that harnesses the power of nature's bounty to enhance the health and vitality of plants. This innovative blend is carefully crafted from sap extracts obtained from a combination of Water Hyacinth, Gliricidia Sepium, and other tropical agricultural waste. These natural ingredients are rich in essential nutrients, growth-promoting compounds, and beneficial microorganisms that work synergistically to optimize plant growth and maximize yields.
Soil Pro Plant represents a new era of plant nutrition, where natural resources are utilized to their fullest potential, resulting in healthier plants, increased productivity, and improved soil fertility.
Benefits
Macronutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), and iron (Fe) that are essential for the overall growth and development of plants. These nutrients are crucial for various physiological processes, including photosynthesis, root development, and nutrient uptake.
Micronutrients such as manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) that play vital roles in enzyme activation, chlorophyll synthesis, and overall plant metabolism.
Plant growth hormones, including Gibberellic acid (GA3) and Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA), that act as natural regulators to stimulate specific growth responses in plants. They promote stem elongation, enhance seed germination, and contribute to larger fruit size.
Cytokinins that facilitate cell division, leading to increased leaf and shoot growth. They also help delay senescence, or aging, in plants, ensuring prolonged vitality and productivity.
Phytochemicals present in Soil Pro Plant, such as flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, and saponins, offer multiple benefits. They contribute to the vibrant color, distinct flavor, and pleasant aroma of plants. Additionally, they act as natural defense mechanisms against pests and diseases, bolstering the plant's immune system. Furthermore, these phytochemicals improve nutrient uptake and utilization efficiency in plants.
Soil Pro Plant aids in reducing the concentration of harmful heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and nickel in contaminated soils. The phytochemicals and organic acids present in the product have the ability to chelate or bind these heavy metals, making them less available for plant uptake and reducing the risk of toxicity.
The presence of beneficial bacteria, specifically Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB), in Soil Pro Plant is advantageous for plant growth. These bacteria enhance phosphorus availability in the rhizosphere, improving nutrient uptake and promoting healthy root development.
Carbohydrates present in Soil Pro Plant, serve as a valuable energy source for plants and support their proper functioning. These carbohydrates are essential for various metabolic processes, including the synthesis of chlorophyll, rubisco, and other important compounds.
Soil Pro Plant improves soil fertility, enhances nutrient availability, and promotes a balanced ecosystem for optimal plant growth and development.
Soil Pro Aqua
Use: Aquaculture and Fish Farming.
Let's explore some challenges associated with the traditional use of inorganic fertilizers and organic feeds in aquaculture and fish farming:
Problems with inorganic fertilizers:
High cost: Obtaining inorganic fertilizers can be expensive, impacting the overall operational budget.
Water fertility impairment: Excessive use or improper application of inorganic fertilizers can lead to decreased water fertility over time.
Environmental degradation: The runoff of inorganic fertilizers can cause pollution in receiving waters, harming aquatic ecosystems.
CO2 generation and fossil fuel depletion: The production and transportation of inorganic fertilizers contribute to carbon emissions and rely on fossil fuel resources.
Problems with organic feeds to ponds:
Nutritional variability: Organic feeds may exhibit inconsistent and relatively low nutritional content, affecting the growth and health of fish.
Biological oxygen demand (BOD): Certain organic feeds, like cow manure, can result in increased BOD due to their high organic matter content, leading to oxygen depletion in pond bottom.
Pathogen transfer risks: Livestock manure used as organic feed can introduce pathogens that pose a threat to fish health
Introducing Soil Pro Aqua, an innovative solution tailored specifically for aquaculture and fish farming. Our revolutionary formula combines the power of nutrient-rich biofertilizer with organic sap extracts, resulting in a unique blend that delivers all the essential elements to sustain and nurture aquatic life. By directly feeding microorganisms, Soil Pro Aqua establishes a natural food chain within the pond, transforming them into the ideal sustenance for fish. Notably, our product not only enriches the water with vital nutrients but also maintains its pristine quality.
The perfect balance of nourishment and water purity achieved with Soil Pro Aqua, can revolutionize the future of aquaculture.
Benefits
Superior nutritional quality: Soil Pro Aqua provides a superior blend of biofertilizers and organic plant sap extracts, offering high-quality nutrients for aquatic organisms in a readily available phytoplankton form.
Substrate for microbes: Soil Pro Aqua supports the growth of a diverse microbial community, which serves as a direct food source for zooplankton and fish, contributing to the natural food chain within the pond.
Reduction of pathogenic bacteria: The presence of a rich microbial community in Soil Pro Aqua helps reduce pathogenic bacteria, enhancing the overall health and disease resistance of fish.
Humic acid content: Soil Pro Aqua contains humic acid, known for its antibiotic properties, promotion of fish gut health, stress management, and immune system support. It also aids in suppressing the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi.
Pond bottom improvement: When applied, Soil Pro Aqua enriches the pond bottom, promoting the development of a beneficial microbial community. This aids in the decomposition of organic matter, including uneaten fish feeds, and helps improve water quality.
Enhanced soil quality: Soil Pro Aqua contributes to improved soil quality in the pond by enhancing its water retention properties and nutrient availability. This supports the growth of plankton and other natural food organisms.
Reduction of heavy metals: Soil Pro Aqua helps reduce heavy metal concentrations by facilitating their breakdown into non-toxic forms, thereby minimizing their impact on aquatic organisms.
Increased dissolved oxygen concentration: Fish ponds treated with Soil Pro Aqua show increased levels of dissolved oxygen, providing a healthier environment for fish and other aquatic life.
Improved soil moisture retention: Soil Pro Aqua improves the moisture retention capacity of the soil, ensuring optimal conditions for the growth and development of aquatic organisms.
Cost-effective practice: Soil Pro Aqua offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing fish yields and promoting the growth and reproduction of natural food organisms in aquaculture.
Improved survival and growth: Soil Pro Aqua has been demonstrated to enhance the survival and growth performance of aquatic organisms while maintaining water quality.
