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A mobile steam machine for sustainable silviculture replacing pesticides
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Soilprep2020
A mobile steam machine for sustainable silviculture replacing pesticides
Label Date
December 2, 2020
From
Norway
Maturity stage
TRL 6 - Prototype testing 1:1 in lab
There are estimated to be used 3,5 billion tonnes of pesticides in the year 2020. While pesticides are useful for crop volume, it has significant drawbacks and consequences for the environment in the form of health hazards, pollution and affecting the ecosystem. More and more pesticides are being banned, and farmers need a viable solution for treating their fields. The solution uses patented steam technology which acts as an alternative to pesticides for the farmer. The solution has proved very efficient in eliminating weeds and seeds residing in soil, allowing crop seeds/plants better growth conditions by reduced vegetative competitors. This results in up to 70% increased yield. Many vegetables can also be stored much longer. Sooilprep2020 reduces food waste and pesticides runoffs, increase storage time and yield while also being economically viable for the farmer from year 1. The Soilprep2020 treatment is effective for up to 5 years.
The Environmental Benefits
- •The solution increases the harvest yield with up to 74% depending on the vegetable
- •The solution increases storage time for vegetables for up to 6 months
- •Up to 100% reduced pesticide usage
- •Reduced CO2-usage through a 5 year perspective
- •Possibility for zero emission with future Hydrogen fuel
The Financial Benefits
- •1 year payback time for customers, the solution is effective for up to 5 years
- •Farmers can double (up to 230%) their total harvest, and income, with Soilprep2020
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Soil Steam International AS
We develop and provide novel technologies to replace harmful chemicals and recycle degraded soil
Headquarters
3208 Sandefjord, Norway
Type
Startup or self-employed
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EIB Institute
The EIB Institute was set up within the EIB Group (European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund) to promote and support social, cultural, and academic initiatives with European stakeholders and the public at large. It is a key pillar of the EIB Group’s community and citizenship engagement.
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