CropBiome is an agricultural biotechnology company specializing in developing beneficial microbial products to support sustainable agriculture, enhance productivity and combat climate change.
Our mission is to reduce chemical inputs in farming through the application of our products to deliver more resilient crops, improve food security thought increased yields and protect the environment.
We are developing fungal endophytic seed coating inoculants which act as bio-stimulants to improve crop resilience, reduce nitrogen application and improve drought tolerance.
CropBiome has developed a unique discovery platform to recover and isolate endophytes from wild plant species that are closely related to mass-produced wheat and other cereal crops, and apply them to commercial crops. This platform can be adapted and used for other crops.
The current focus of our targeted research is on cereals: wheat, barley and oats, with products in these crops closest to commercialisation. We have demonstrated their effectiveness in field plot trials in different geographies in Europe.
We will supply to large agri-distributors that have established distribution networks.
Why work with us
What differentiates CropBiome is our innovative use of naturally occurring fungal endophytes to enhance improve plant health and resilience, harnessing the power of microbes derived from Wild Crop Relatives (WCR’s). Our precision solutions are tailored to the needs of specific crops and designed to meet the needs of modern agriculture.
This biological approach is different to traditional chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Our products are not bio-engineered or genetically modified. They are based on rigorous scientific research in collaboration with credible academic institutions and are proven to deliver results
CropBiome leaders have over 60 years expertise in plant endophyte microbiology and pathology as well as commercial and commercial expertise
Sean Daly CEO and Co-Founder, BComm, MBS. 25+ years’ experience in business development and management. Specialist in disruptor technology commercialization in the Lifesciences and agri-food sectors.
Prof. Fiona Doohan, NED and Co-Founder PhD, BSc, Plant Pathology University College Dublin. Global expert in cereal diseases, genetics, microbiome research & technology, research design, management and delivery.
Kieran Gaughan, Acting CFO and NED BComm, FCA. 30+ years’ experience in accounting, corporate finance, asset management, private equity and M&A.
Joe SchmidtDirector of Strategy and Business Development Former Global BD&L for Bayer Crop Science, VP Business Development Agraquest also background with Deere & Company, Cargill, and Koch Industries. 25+ years industry experience.
Sinéad Duffy Head of Marketing communications and sustainability professional with 20+ years’ experience in life sciences. Former Director Global Public Affairs and Sustainability Bayer.
