Easy Environmental Solutions, Inc. (OTC: EZES) announced that independent rice trials conducted by the Department of Crop Science at the University of Ghana-Legon demonstrated a 12% increase in rice yields using its Terreplenish® microbial solution, while reducing synthetic fertilizer usage by 50%. The trials, part of the regulatory validation process for commercial import or local production via EasyFEN™ systems in Ghana, showed a yield increase of 1 metric ton per hectare, translating to an additional $1,000 in revenue per hectare.
The trials, conducted under irrigated conditions at the Ashiaman Irrigation Scheme in Southern Ghana, also reported healthier crop development, improved grain filling, increased spikelet fertility, enhanced nutrient efficiency, stronger crop vigor, and reduced transplant shock. Researchers concluded that Terreplenish demonstrated substantial agronomic potential for sustainable rice production while reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers.
Preliminary economic analysis indicated lower overall production costs compared to the full synthetic fertilizer control program. In one treatment group, a split application of Terreplenish at transplanting and flowering increased yields by 7.7% over the control while still cutting synthetic fertilizer inputs by 50%.
“The important takeaway is not eliminating fertilizer overnight,” said Nate Carpenter, Vice President of Sales in Europe and Africa. “It’s that the data suggests countries may be able to reduce synthetic fertilizer dependence, lower production costs for growers, improve farmer income, and still improve yields and crop performance.”
The results come as global supply chains face increasing strain from geopolitical instability, including concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Easy Environmental Solutions CEO Mark Gaalswyk emphasized the strategic importance of local fertilizer production. “Countries spent decades securing energy independence. The next global race may be fertilizer independence,” he said.
The EasyFEN™ platform, a modular infrastructure that converts local organic waste into biological fertilizer, can produce over 7,500 gallons of Terreplenish per day, supporting more than 25,000 acres of farmland per week. The company believes this technology offers a resilient alternative to imported petroleum-based fertilizers.
“The ability to reduce fertilizer imports and produce fertilizer locally so basic crops can be grown is a true sign of independence,” Gaalswyk added. “Countries should not have to rely on other nations to dictate pricing, availability, or access to something as essential as food production.”
Easy Environmental Solutions is advancing an active Letter of Intent related to deployment opportunities in Ghana, with active projects across Kenya, Malawi, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, France, and multiple countries in Asia. The company believes decentralized fertilizer infrastructure is moving from concept to strategic necessity.
“No country wants to explain food shortages while sitting on the raw materials to prevent them,” said Bakry Osman, Director of Africa at Easy Environmental Solutions.
The company sees growing regulatory pressure and import controls around fertilizer products accelerating adoption of domestic biological production systems. Future buyers may include ministries, sovereign wealth funds, and development banks focused on long-term food resilience.
As the world faces a nitrogen shortage, Terreplenish offers a sustainable alternative. For more information, visit the company's newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/ezesnewsroom.
