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Blum™ Biologicals actively shapes the future of agriculture and horticulture through AI-led innovation.
The agricultural landscape faces a critical juncture. Worldwide, the efficacy of conventional chemical pesticides is shrinking rapidly. Pests are developing heightened resistance to traditional treatments, while a globally informed consumer base increasingly demands healthier, chemical-spray-free produce.
This convergence presents a significant challenge for modern farming, impacting not only environmental health but also the crucial goal of global food security, while simultaneously offering a powerful opportunity for groundbreaking, sustainable solutions.
The Biological Advantage
The widespread use of conventional chemical pesticides has led to a global crisis of pest resistance, posing a significant threat to the very foundation of our food supply. At the same time, a growing consumer demand for safe, chemical-free food is reshaping the market. These converging pressures highlight an urgent need for sustainable and innovative solutions.
Decreasing Efficacy of Chemical Pesticides
Pests are rapidly developing resistance to conventional chemical sprays, making them less effective worldwide.
Growing Demand for Chemical-Free Produce
Consumers are increasingly prioritising healthier, chemical-spray-free food due to rising awareness of health and environmental concerns.
Impact on Global Food Security
The challenges posed by failing chemical pesticides directly impact the crucial goal of ensuring sufficient and safe food for the global population.
Minimal Risk to Health and Environment
Biologicals offer solutions with significantly reduced risk to human health and the natural environment compared to traditional chemical methods.
Sustainable Farming Practices
They provide sustainable alternatives that align with evolving expectations for environmental protection and long-term agricultural viability.
Innovative Solutions
Biologicals use natural elements like unique fungi and bacteria, offering groundbreaking approaches to crop protection.
Vision
The Blum™ Horizon
Our vision at Blum™ Biologicals is to become the leading AI-driven bioscience platform for discovering and developing natural, effective, and sustainable biological pesticides sourced from Africa's rich soil, diverse flora, and unique microbial life.
We envision a future where cutting-edge, environmentally benign solutions transform agriculture and horticulture worldwide. As chemical pesticide tolerance continues to shrink globally, we are committed to pioneering a new era of crop protection. Our AI-led approach will unlock the vast potential within Africa's natural biodiversity, enabling us to innovate rapidly and deliver biological products that not only combat pest resistance effectively but also champion human health and environmental sustainability.
Through our groundbreaking research and development, we aim to be at the forefront of this green revolution in agriculture, offering commercially scalable solutions that meet the growing global demand for chemical-spray-free produce. We aspire to empower farmers with superior, natural alternatives, fostering healthier ecosystems and more resilient food systems for generations to come.
Mission
Blum™'s Calling
At Blum™ Biologicals, our mission is to pioneer natural, effective, and sustainable pest control and plant health solutions by harnessing the power of AI-led innovation and South Africa's unique biodiversity.
We are dedicated to developing and commercialising biological alternatives that address the global challenge of chemical pesticide resistance, fostering healthier agriculture and horticulture with minimal risk to human health and the environment.
Science Team
Our strength lies in our multidisciplinary approach, integrating Biology, Chemistry and Computer Science. This unique combination empowers us to develop highly effective biological solutions that are not only scientifically sound but also commercially viable, forming the cornerstone of our company’s innovation.
Stephen Ford
MSc (Plant Pathology)
Robby Pienaar
B.Eng (Chemical)
Charné Malan
PhD (Botany/Plant Science)
Rean Meyer
MSc (Environmental Sciences)
Carina Groenewald
BSc Hons (Integrated Pest Management)
Jarod Ford
BSc (Marine Biology & Biotechnology)
Science Advisory Board
Global Minds, Local Roots: Guiding Africa’s Biological Future
At Blum™ Biologicals, our mission is guided by a world-class Advisory Board, a collective of distinguished pioneers in epigenetics, environmental justice, process engineering, and metabolomics. This multidisciplinary team shapes our commitment to developing biologically intelligent and ethically grounded pest management solutions. Our innovations are built from Africa’s unique biodiversity, powered by scientific expertise, and designed for planetary resilience.
Professor Michael K. Skinner
The Epigenetic Pioneer
Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences, Washington State University (USA)
Dr Peter Dyer
The Engineer Who Builds Biology at Scale
Senior Process Engineer, Callaghan Innovation (New Zealand)
Dr Silas G. Villas-Boas
The Architect of Metabolic Intelligence
Metabolomics Specialist, Ideelab
(Brazil)
A Collective Vision
Together, this Science Advisory Board embodies Blum’s founding philosophy: that the future of agriculture relies on listening to nature and learning how to build with it. Their collective expertise spans everything from molecules to global markets, ensuring that every biological solution bearing Blum’s name stands for scientific excellence, ethical integrity and African ingenuity.
Compliance
Blum™ Biologicals demonstrates its unwavering commitment to ethical innovation and regulatory compliance through active membership in several leading industry organisations, including the Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA) and the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA). These memberships position Blum™ Biologicals at the forefront of a global movement that bridges the gap between academia and industry, promoting the highest standards in the research, development and commercialisation of biological products.