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Atakan Yıldız (Turkey) - SoilBiom

Farmers around the world face declining soil health due to long-term chemical fertiliser use. This leads to weaker soils, reduced biodiversity, and higher production costs. SoilBiom tackles these challenges by combining microbial biofertilisers with simple, science-based tools that help farmers to understand their soil ecosystems. By restoring the natural balance of life in the soil and lowering chemical dependency, SoilBiom supports healthier crops and more resilient farming systems.

Agriculture is physically demanding and increasingly data-driven, yet many producers, especially disabled, aging, or low-vision farmers, face barriers to adopting digital agronomy. Soil tests, satellite indices, weather risk scores, and chemical labels are often presented in small fonts, technical jargon, and multi-step dashboards that are not screen-reader friendly and require fine motor skills. Field sampling and scheduling also demand mobility and stamina. As a result, these farmers are excluded from precision agriculture’s benefits: efficient nutrient use, reduced inputs, and climate resilience.

SoilBiom removes interaction, literacy, and mobility barriers in agronomy workflows. We provide an assistive, voice-first interface that turns complex soil health data into understandable, actionable tasks (e.g., “apply 20 L/da compost tea next Tuesday morning”), with large-print, high-contrast modes and audio prompts. Inclusive defaults (plain language, icon-led navigation, error-tolerant input) and low-bandwidth/offline operation fit rural contexts.

SoilBiom works with leading agricultural producers across Turkey in tea, tobacco, barley, fruit orchards, and organic strawberry farming. The company has carried out more than 50 field trials showing improved soil health, reduced fertiliser use, and better crop performance. SoilBiom has a growing team and strong industry partnerships, positioning the company for international expansion and broader adoption of sustainable farming practices.

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