b'Acadian Plant Health is bridging the gap between the biostimulant sector and crop protection industryBiostimulant market presents a unique opportunity for closer collaboration with major crop protectionplayers The effect of climate change on global agriculture is leading to increased pressure on all corners of the industry to mitigate crop stress. Acadian Plant HealthTM , a division of Acadian Seaplants Limitedthe worlds largest independent marine plant harvesting, cultivation and extraction companyis responding to this growing need with solutions that help alleviate pressure on crops from drought and heat, frost, water and other common stressors. Volatile weather conditions continue to affect not just plant survivabilityCROP YIELD LOSS CAUSED BY ABIOTIC but also crop yield, with losses related to climate stress increasingly felt byThere is an inverse relationship in the value of the Crop Protection Market.growers around the world. Coupled with a mounting public desire to seeThe global Ag chem market *243B$ (2019).**Biostimulants market 3B$ (2019)the crop protection market switch to more sustainable solutions, industry organizations are now exploring new partnerships with biostimulant companies. Biostimulant companies are stepping up to meet this demand and capitalize on the opportunity for closer alignment with agriculture company portfolios. Acadian Plant Health is leading the charge, helping marry the high standards of the crop protection industry with sustainable biostimulant solutions. Acadian is outpacing its competitors with a high level of investment in R&D and field-tested data to support consistency and reliability of their Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract. ACADIAN PLANT HEALTH ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACTS ARE REMARKABLY CONSISTENT.Crop protection companies expect proven results backed by data, and Harvest Site 1Septthis is what Acadian brings to the table. The companys seaweed extractIngomar, Nova Scotiais proven to stimulate plant physiology, improving crop survivabilityHarvest Site 2Juneand productivity, and allowing seed genetics to meet their full potential.Barrington, Nova Harvest Site 3Studies from the company also show improved soil and root health, whichMarchcan contribute to increased carbon sequestration, a much needed toolHarvest Site 4Janin safeguarding against the effects of a changing climate. Acadians fullGlenwood, Nova access to the majority of Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed beds around.NO MATTER THE LOCATION,the world means they can ensure supply to global partners with largeNO MATTER THE TIME OF YEAR.portfolios.The company continues to build on its offering to remain in lock step with an evolving market. It is pursuing this through a combination of strategic hires, which include leadership appointments with top-tier global crop protection company expertise, in addition to the opening of a new Malvern, U.K. formulation centre in December 2021, which allows Acadian Plant Health to provide consistent, stable formulations with longer shelf life and optimal blendability to its growingAs the gap between the biostimulant industry and major crop protection companies narrows, greater collaboration offers the prospect of mutual business growth for both sectors, stronger plants and a more robust toolkit for growersa win-win for global agriculture and the worlds food supply chain.'