A liquid bio-organic fertiliser developed by two young entrepreneurs from Wayanad has attracted attention from farmers in the UK after trials across 92 farms covering more than 25,000 hectares.

Abhijith Padukaana and Advaith Suresh developed the fertiliser through their agri-biotech startup, Reclaimer Industries Limited.

The product was initially developed with local farmers in mind. It was later tested on farms in Hertfordshire, where the entrepreneurs say farmers reported improved soil quality, crop yields and disease resistance.

The trials covered 92 farms and more than 25,000 hectares of farmland.

How the fertiliser works

The liquid bio-organic fertiliser is based on naturally occurring soil microorganisms and contains 19 types of bacteria.

The product is designed to help restore soil that has been degraded by prolonged use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides.

The approach focuses on improving soil health rather than relying solely on chemical inputs.

The venture's research and development work is being supported by the University of Hertfordshire.

Reclaimer has also received the university's Best Positive Impact recognition and the 2026 Flare Enterprise Champion award.

Abhijith is pursuing biotechnology research at the University of Mysore and serves as Reclaimer's Chief Scientific Officer.

Advaith, who completed an MSc in Finance and Investment Banking at the University of Hertfordshire, oversees the venture's UK operations.

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From local farmers to an international market

Abhijith said the product was originally developed for farmers in Kerala but faced regulatory hurdles that limited its availability to wholesale licensing.

The opportunity to test the product in Britain came through Advaith's connections in the UK.

According to Abhijith, participating farms have requested the product again following the trials.

The entrepreneurs are now working towards marketing the fertiliser in both India and the UK.

Why the development matters

The project highlights how agricultural biotechnology developed in Kerala can be tested in international farming markets.

Its focus on restoring degraded soil also comes as farmers in several countries look for ways to improve soil health, reduce dependence on chemical inputs and maintain crop productivity.

The Wayanad entrepreneurs' next challenge will be expanding the product while meeting the regulatory requirements of both markets.