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Brazil's first registered biofertilizer, Vorax, surpasses 20 million treated hectaresqrcode

Jan. 31, 2025

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vorax_1.pngVorax, the first biofertilizer registered in Brazil, was globally launched by Rovensa Next Brasil in 2019 and has now reached the milestone of treating 20 million hectares. 


Due to trademark and patent registration policies in certain regions, this biological product is currently exported to Europe and over 20 countries under the names Biimore and Quikon.


Developed with 100% Brazilian technology, Vorax was initially created to serve as an amino acid base for fertilizers, a raw material previously extracted from food industry byproducts. However, the consistent productivity increases it delivered—reaching over 20% in various crops—caught the attention of researchers and farmers alike.


According to Rovensa Next Brasil, it took three years to develop the initial formulation, another three years to establish it firmly in the market (in 2013), and an additional five years to secure its registration as a biofertilizer with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA) in late 2018.


Rafael Leiria Nunes.jpg"It was a hard-fought battle over several years to compile a robust enough dossier to secure the registration. At the time, no company had been able to prove that their product delivered benefits consistent with what could be defined as a biofertilizer," recalled Rafael Leiria Nunes, Director of Supply and Operations at Rovensa Next Brasil. 


Nunes noted that various concentrations and formulations were tested, along with hundreds of field trials, research studies, and master's and doctoral theses. The most recent study even made the cover of the journal ‘Molecular Omics’.


Published in one of England's most prestigious scientific journals, the study investigated last year how bean plants responded to stress tolerance mechanisms after being treated with Vorax, using metabolomic analysis – a field still largely unexplored by scientists worldwide. In summary, the research concluded that the concentration of specific metabolites increased in the bean plants following the application of the biofertilizer, correlating with enhanced tolerance to adverse conditions such as lack of light or water deficiency.


Metabolites are low-molecular-weight molecules that can be divided into two groups: primary and secondary. Primary metabolites include amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, and organic acids – the active ingredients in Vorax – while secondary metabolites are linked to anticancer, antibiotic, and antiparasitic properties. Rovensa Next's biofertilizer is produced through the fermentation of organic plant substrates using a unique bacterial strain.



"The main change in Vorax over the past five years, considering its global expansion, has been the shift to using organic plant substrates. This ensures there are no traces of agrochemical residues from cultivation, eliminating the risk of trade barriers in Europe or other demanding markets, such as those for Brazilian fruits and coffee, which are export-oriented," Leiria explained.


According to the Rovensa Next Brasil director, Vorax stands out due to its unique mode of action from a plant physiological perspective, even at low application doses. "This was a surprising discovery and a major sustainability advantage, as just a few milliliters can treat several hectares," he notes. Currently, Vorax is recommended for ten crops, with an average dosage of 30 ml/ha, which can go up to 100 ml/ha depending on the species. This dosage is 10 to 40 times lower than that of traditional stimulants.


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Another standout feature of Vorax is its packaging, which includes holograms on the label and is made entirely from recycled materials. This initiative was developed in partnership with Campo Limpo, a Brazilian reverse logistics program run by the National Institute for Empty Packaging Processing (INPEV).


Data from the organization shows that a recycled package, like Vorax's, generates 70% fewer CO2-equivalent emissions compared to the production of a new one. "Vorax has a strong sustainability appeal for agriculture; it is fully aligned with the company's ESG goals and with what society expects from technologically advanced agricultural inputs in terms of efficiency, results, environmental respect, and human health protection," Nunes said in conclusion.


(Editing by Leonardo Gottems, reporter for AgroPages)

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