The partnership will use Bayer’s distribution network to expand access to INERA’s biological crop-nutrition solution, boosting farmer productivity
Left to Right: Mehul Brahmbhatt, Vikram Patidar (Inera), Dr ST Rathish (Bayer), Yogesh Mohite (Bayer), Prateek Rawat (Absolute), Srinivasakumar Karavadi (Inera), Vinay Singh, Nilesh Akbari
INERA, the agricultural bio-tech arm of Absolute, has partnered with Bayer in a strategic commercial collaboration to deliver a next-generation, climate-resilient crop nutrition solution to farmers. This newly developed solution enhances nutrient use efficiency (NUE) to significantly improve both soil and plant health.
Absolute accelerates agricultural innovation from discovery to market by combining its proprietary NIP and Nature+ platforms. The NIP platform is a massive repository of over 35,000 unique microbial strains sourced from extreme global habitats. Absolute’s AI platform, Nature+, analyzes these biological datasets to predict functions, identify high-potential molecules, and design new candidates. Following rigorous experimental validation and field trials, these solutions feed directly into INERA's cutting-edge agricultural pipeline—powering high-performance, stable products like RNAi-based biocontrols, advanced peptides, and AI-discovered bioherbicides.
Commercial engagement between the two companies has already commenced. Bayer will distribute and market the Inera product across its robust sales network.
Talking about this collaboration, Agam Khare, Founder of Absolute, said: “Indian agriculture is at an inflection point. A changing climate, growing pressure on food security and evolving policy priorities are creating an urgent need for farming solutions that are both sustainable and scalable. At INERA, we are focused on bringing science-led biological solutions that help climate adaptation, enhance nature’s defense mechanisms for pest control, improve soil health, enhance nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and help farmers get more value from every acre. Our partnership with Bayer is an important step to making these homegrown biological solutions accessible to a larger number of farmers.”
Simon Wiebusch, Country Divisional Head, Crop Science Division of Bayer for India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka said, “The challenges facing farmers today require us to look beyond what any one company can deliver on its own. Partnerships that bring together complementary capabilities, technologies and expertise can help accelerate the availability of innovative and more sustainable solutions for farmers. We are pleased to collaborate with INERA, combining their expertise in biological solutions with Bayer's deep understanding of farmer needs, agronomic capabilities and ability to scale innovation. Together, we aim to translate innovation into practical solutions that enhance productivity, support regenerative agriculture and create meaningful value for farmers."
The collaboration also reaffirms the accelerating shift towards adoption of agricultural biologicals in India, aligning closely with national priorities like the PM-PRANAM scheme and the BioE3 policy.
INERA currently holds active product licenses in 19 Indian states and maintains a growing presence in the US, Africa, and Southeast Asia, engaging millions of farmers. Through it all, the goal stays constant: creating a regenerative world where people and climate thrive in harmony.
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