Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced on July 4 an investment of up to C$1,685,858 for Sulvaris in Calgary, Alberta, to further develop new technology to produce high-efficiency fertilizers made with organic carbon.
Sulvaris, founded in 2012, develops proprietary technologies that transform industrial byproducts into environmentally sustainable and effective fertilizer products.
Sulvaris’ carbon control technology converts various forms of organic waste into high-efficiency fertilizers that are rich in nutrients and soil-building carbon and economical to use in large-scale agriculture, as well as for lawn and plants in commercial and home use.
The company said these fertilizers improve on conventional chemical fertilizers by releasing nutrients more slowly, which gives plants the ability to absorb the nutrients as they need them to develop and grow. The more efficient uptake means less unabsorbed nutrients are left in the soil, reducing the risk of them releasing harmful greenhouse gas emissions or contaminating waterways.
“In the wake of the conflict in Ukraine, our farmers are being called upon to play an even greater role in feeding the world, and we are continuing efforts to ensure they have access to the resources they need,” said Minister Bibeau. “Our investment in Sulvaris’ innovative fertilizer technology recognizes this key ongoing priority to support development of affordable and environmentally sustainable fertilizers that help our farmers improve food supply.”
“Our commitment to a more circular economy by utilizing byproducts from the oil and gas industry and waste biomass from the agriculture and forestry industries is prominent in our strategy to provide solutions to help meet the world’s 2050 zero emission goals and increase sustainable food production through the development of our carbon-based products,” said Sulvaris CEO Rick Knoll. “By developing these products, we can reduce the intensity of GHG emissions as well as contribute to organic carbon in the soil to build healthier and more productive soils.”