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BioTradeExchange
Independent biostimulant testing platform
Swiss 2027 field-trial network · 2027

BioTradeExchange independently tests the active ingredients of biostimulant products - so farmers know what actually works before they buy.

Free to join. Currently open to organic and conventional farms in Switzerland.

Go to registration Why this might help you

Why this might help you

THE PROBLEM?

You need help deciding what will work with your crop!

THE APPROACH!

We run farmer-participatory, side-by-side trials, validated with Swiss federal research institutions. Together with you we test single active ingredients rather than branded blends.

Organic & conventional

Applicable to both organic and non-organic operations -trials are designed per farm type.

27Format

2027 field season will perform as many field trials as possible with farmers and research institutes to evaluate selected biostimulants

Our partners

Independent scientific validation is built into the project from the start!

Partner 1
This partner is the Swiss centre of excellence for agricultural research, and is affiliated with the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG).They make an important contribution to sustainable agriculture and the food sector as well as to an intact environment, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life.
Partner 2
This partner is one of the world’s leading institutes in the field of organic agriculture. Its locations are in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and France, with a representation in Brussels (Belgium). Their strengths lie in interdisciplinary research, innovations developed jointly with farmers and the food industry, solution-oriented development projects and rapid knowledge transfer from research into practice.
Partner 3
An Innovation Agency. Specializing in strengthening the competitiveness of companies with funding instruments. By doing so, they contribute to the sustainable development and prosperity of Switzerland. Over 600 people work for this partner and they are committed to moving the world with Swiss innovations.

How can your farm participate

  1. 01

    Choose the crop

    Choose which crop(s) you'd like to test.

  2. 02

    Get the single-ingredient product

    Purchase single-ingredient product, not the branded blend, through BioTradeExchange at a competitive price.

  3. 03

    Apply side-by-side & report

    Apply it side-by-side with your normal practice and report results through simple, guided check-ins.

What your farm gets in return

  • Independent, farm-specific efficacy data for the ingredient tested - not marketing claims.
  • Free access to the platform's recommendations for your crop and region.
  • Early access to future single-ingredient options at farmer-network pricing.
  • A direct line to our scientific partners validating the trial.

Register interest

Short form - about two minutes. A member of the team will follow up before the 2027 season begins.

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Trial details
Are you currently using biostimulants?
Would you be willing to participate in the project?