Rice Trials Show 12% Yield Increase with 50% Less Synthetic Fertilizer Using Terreplenish
Independent trials in Ghana demonstrate that Terreplenish, a microbial solution from Easy Environmental Solutions, boosts rice yields by 12% while cutting synthetic fertilizer use by half, offering a path to fertilizer independence.
Easy Environmental Solutions, Inc. (OTC: EZES) announced that independent rice trials conducted by the Department of Crop Science at the University of Ghana-Legon showed a 12% increase in rice yields when using Terreplenish, a living microbial solution, while reducing synthetic fertilizer usage by 50%. The trials, held at the Ashiaman Irrigation Scheme in Southern Ghana under irrigated conditions, also indicated lower overall production costs compared to the full synthetic fertilizer control program, according to preliminary economic analysis.
The results mark a critical step for EES as it seeks to enter the Ghanaian market following an official endorsement from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) last month. The trials were part of the regulatory and field validation process required before Terreplenish can be imported commercially or produced locally via the company's EasyFEN systems.
“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 Terreplenish treatment groups demonstrated healthier crop development, improved grain filling, increased spikelet fertility, enhanced nutrient efficiency, stronger crop vigor, and reduced transplant shock. Researchers concluded that Terreplenish showed “substantial agronomic potential” for sustainable rice production while helping reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizer inputs.
CEO Mark Gaalswyk emphasized the broader implications: “Countries should not have to rely on other nations to dictate pricing, availability, or access to something as essential as food production.” He added, “The next global race may be fertilizer independence.”
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 weekly. This technology aims to reduce fertilizer import dependence by converting local waste streams into scalable domestic fertilizer production.
“The current agricultural system is becoming increasingly fragile,” Carpenter said. “Governments already spend enormous amounts supporting food production, but no country can subsidize instability forever. We believe local fertilizer production offers a more resilient path forward.”
The company believes that as geopolitical instability impacts global supply chains, including concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, fertilizer production will increasingly be viewed as strategic infrastructure. According to internal modeling, certain deployments may achieve rapid payback periods depending on scale and regional demand.
EES is advancing an active Letter of Intent related to deployment opportunities in Ghana, and has active projects across Kenya, Malawi, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, France, and multiple Asian countries. “No country wants to explain food shortages while sitting on the raw materials to prevent them,” said Bakry Osman, Director of Africa at EES.
The company believes that growing regulatory pressure and import controls surrounding fertilizer products will accelerate adoption of domestic biological production systems. Potential buyers may include ministries, sovereign wealth funds, development banks, food security programs, and agricultural associations focused on long-term food resilience.