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Better soil.
Stronger crops.

Backed by
Australian Science.

For over 6 years, we have been designing empirical, biological tools to harness the microbiome on every farm. To learn how we deliver our integrated solutions to growers, visit our precursor site here or read more about our mission below  ↓

Ending the era
of one-dimensional

farming.

About Metagen
Agroecology & Biotechnology

Searching for solutions

through a different lens.

We put agriculture under the microscope to bring a biological perspective to an ecological pursuit. Our mission is to harness the innate power of the microbiome on Australian farms to build a more resilient, productive and sustainable industry.

Biostimulants, Soil Health Programs & Microbial Lab Services
Unlock healthier soils and boost your sugarcane yields with Metagen’s scientifically-proven biostimulant treatments.

Our biostimulants work below ground to activate beneficial microbes, improving phosphorus cycling and nitrogen turnover for stronger, healthier cane. By enhancing soil structure and water infiltration, they support robust root development and sustainable yield gains while minimising nutrient runoff. Click for sugarcane…

Sugarcane

Suppress soil-borne diseases in your tree and vegetable crops with Metagen’s science-proven biostimulant solutions.
Our biostimulants boost beneficial microbial populations in the soil, enriching the root-zone microbiome to create a natural barrier against disease. This strengthened microbial community supports healthier growth, delivers more uniform yields, and promotes consistent performance season after season. Click for tree crops or vegetable crops

Horticulture

Maximise nutrient availability and water-use efficiency across your broadacre crops with Metagen’s targeted biostimulant solutions.
Perfect for broadacre production, Metagen’s biostimulants boost nutrient availability by stimulating microbial nutrient‐release processes and improving soil aggregation. Enhanced water‐use efficiency means your crops stay productive under variable moisture conditions, optimising input use and strengthening drought resilience.

Broadacre

Australia’s first
grower-accessible

soil DNA lab.

We developed Australia’s first laboratory using modern molecular biology techniques to bring scientific rigor to product development and vital insight into agroecology and its blindspots. For the list of our lab services, pricing, to request a soil health test, and more, please visit our lab portal.

We develop soil health programs for productive agroecosystems

Lab Capabilities

Soil DNA Testing
Soil Enzyme Testing
Microbial Health Reports
Chemical Analysis
Program Design & Development

Research Partners
Transforming Australian Soils

Identify and respond to disease pressures and imbalances.

Insight
Managing Risk

Measure performance and uncover production opportunities.

Activation
Raising Productivity

Optimise chemical inputs and lower carbon emissions.

Optimisation
Reducing Footprints

Biostimulant
Product Range

Our biostimulants increase the abundance and activity of untapped microorganisms already present in the soil.

Unlike conventional soil and plant health agents, biological formulations have multiple modes of action, rapidly enhancing the reliability and efficiency of cropping systems.

Available exclusively through our network of selected resellers. Contact us to find your local agent and learn more.

Healthy phytobiomes exhibit greater nutritional efficiency,

measurably reduced carbon footprints and heightened  environmental resilience.

Under every farm lies a buried treasure with the power to change the world. Every handful of soil contains billions of microbial cells belonging to thousands of different species. These native soil residents are the workhorses of the phytobiome; the community of macro and microorganisms living amongst, and contributing to the success of our agricultural ecosystems.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can Metagen’s approach be implemented on big farms?

    Large–Scale Capacity

    Yes. Metagen systems are designed for scalability, making them well-suited for large agricultural operations.

  • Will incorporation of biologicals into my system be easy?

    Accessible Biotechnology

    Yes. They are compatible with a wide range of crops and soil types, and easy to apply to diverse farming systems. Our integrated soil health programs also ensure you’re never in the dark about how the system is progressing.

  • Will I see yield increases when adopting ecological solutions?

    Bumper Biomes

    Yes. While initial changes may vary over time, the continuous maintenance of your crop’s microbiome contributes to sustained yield increases due to the improved soil health and nutrient availability driven by a biological system.

  • How will Metagen impact my bottom line?

    Measurable Returns

    If you apply Metagen products consistently, following the recommended use, the Metagen system will improve your ROI profile. Your cost of inputs may be reduced, while yield and crop quality increase, even during periods of environmental stress.

Soil down to a science. 

Unearth the dormant potential in your microbiome,

start adding more value per hectare.