From the offset of germination, monitoring subsequent root and shoot growth is an obvious indicator of plant health and vigour. In many cases, for many growers, some plants aren’t harvested until they reach a certain developmental specification, such as plant/shoot height for example. Zayndu’s ActivatedAir™ increases the rate of development of shoot and root length […]
At the heart of our production team is a simple ethos: build high-quality machines. We thrive on producing precision engineered, complex electromechanical assemblies that are right first time. The natural pull of increasing customer orders and the desire to reduce lead times never compromises the ‘Quality First’ approach we have in the team. Once you […]
An article written by Djavid Amidi-Abraham for the Agritecture blog guides growers through a guide on how to invest in new technology with confidence. It explores using modern technology in a vertical farm when you know it will benefit your facility in the long term. Using the Agritecture guide, Robert Woods and Nathanael Dannenberg have […]
Efficient crop production in Controlled Environment Agriculture relies on planting healthy seeds, their subsequent germination, and vigour. ActivatedAir delivers on all three of these parameters, as we will explore. There are technologies and methods being explored to support this first stage of plant/crop growth for promoting effective, reliable germination, i.e., seed priming [2]. Seed priming […]
The Zayndu stand at GreenTech was kept busy hosting discussions with growers about how ActivatedAir can reduce growing costs and environmental impact, thereby increasing profitability. Representatives of Zayndu’s sales, engineering and plant science teams were available on the stand, demonstrating a Z10 ActivatedAir seed primer for visitors. Seeds treated with ActivatedAir are free of pathogens […]
Anne Williams, head of protected crops at Bayer Vegetable Seeds, has joined the Zayndu board as a non-executive director. The announcement follows recent senior appointments to Zayndu’s sales and engineering teams, as the firm is making significant strides in expanding sales of its ActivatedAir cold-plasma seed treatment and priming system. Anne Williams brings a wealth […]
ActivatedAir seed priming is a game-changer. Increased uniform germination and rapid plant development offer a route to bigger yields, more crop cycles, and increased profits. ActivatedAir involves treating seeds with plasma-generated reactive species, which stimulate plant growth, enhance nutrient uptake, and protect crops from diseases and pests. This groundbreaking approach not only increases crop yields […]
James Seaman takes on the role of Director of Engineering, and Nathanael Dannenberg joins as Sales Manager. Their recruitment is a strategic move as Zayndu prepares for the rapid expansion of its cold plasma seed treatment and priming process into the global controlled environment agriculture sector. Zayndu has developed the world’s first cold plasma seed […]
Events in the USA made for a busy March for the Zayndu team. Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas was quickly followed by the World AgriTech Innovation Summit in San Francisco. Indoor Ag-Con is more of an exhibition with a conference aimed at the vertical farming, greenhouse, and controlled environment sectors, while the World AgriTech Innovation […]
What are Agrochemicals? Agrochemical pesticides are chemicals used to protect crops from any kind of biotic threat that could affect their harvestability. They are primarily used on farms and in controlled growing environments, such as vertical farms, greenhouses, and polytunnels. While the idea of an organic food chain is highly appealing, modern chemical pesticides can […]
It’s such an exciting time to be part of a revolutionising change in sustainability and agriculture! It’s been one week since we attended VertiFarm, where we had the opportunity to present our plasma-treated seed technology. One of our founders, Felipe Iza, and our head of plant science, Alberto Campanaro, were at the stand, along with […]
If you could give your crops a head-start, all without sacrificing the health of them, would you? Our Cold Plasma treatments were specially designed to boost germination rates and crop yield, ensuring a faster growing plant. And not only that, but a more synchronized population, improving crop uniformity. Why are the Treated Seeds more synchronized […]
We’ll be attending VertiFarm on the 26th-28th of September in Dortmund, where we’ll be displaying our latest literature and research on boosting crop yield with Cold Plasma. These will also be highlighting core themes such as treatment protocols, plasma physics, biosecurity gateways and our ability to harness lightning! You can also read about our boosted […]
We’re back from GreenTech! Over the past week, we had the privilege of attending GreenTech 2023. The atmosphere was incredible and very busy – allowing us the opportunity to meet new people and put a face to those who we have only had the pleasure of chatting online to. Our booth was full of eager […]
We’d like to invite you to one of the biggest AgTech shows, and offer you a free ticket for GreenTech 2023! We will be attending GreenTech in Amsterdam, June 13th to 15th and showing our latest plasma seed health treatments. These amazing treatments can increase your crop yield by an average of 20%, which is […]
We were thrilled that our cold plasma seed health treatment technology was awarded the “Manufacturing Innovation Award” at Made in the Midlands! We were up against some amazing companies with incredible technologies, but in the end, we triumphed. The judges said “Using only electricity and air Zayndu’s innovations have boosted yields among its indoor farming […]
As an indoor microgreen grower, you understand the importance of maximizing your crop’s productivity while minimizing the use of harmful Agri-Chemicals. That’s why we are excited to introduce you to our revolutionary cold plasma seed treatment technology. Plasma treated seeds have been proven to improve germination rates, promote healthier plant growth, and shorten crop cycles. […]
Empowering the Future of Farming: Harnessing the Power of Plasma to Boost Seed Health and Drive Eco-Friendly Growth Published by Sepehr Achard for iGrowNews – Wednesday Welcome to our editorial exploring the exciting world of seed treatment technology through Plasma! In this issue, we explore the innovative approach of using Plasma to enhance agricultural productivity […]
Zayndu’s Seed Treatments are making waves in the agricultural industry with our innovative technology. iGrowNews recently featured the wonders of Zayndu’s Cold Plasma Seed Treatments for their readers, highlighting the benefits and features of this revolutionary product. The Zayndu Cold Plasma seed treatments are designed to improve crop yields, reduce water usage, and increase resistance […]
Zayndu's head of plant science, Dr Alberto Campanaro, is hitting the road this March to deliver presentations on the impact of cold plasma seed treatment on both plant health and productivity for indoor farming businesses.
Due to expansion in our operations, we are seeking to hire two new production team members. Full details and links to apply for either the Lead Production Engineer or Electrical Engineer can be found on our vacancies page. If you have any questions, send us an email at info@zayndu.com
Seed Cloud, our online system for monitoring and maintaining seed treatment systems, is getting an upgrade – and to get the work done quicker, we’d like to support our in-house team with external developers who can take on a significant portion of the project. If you are interested in tendering for this work, please contact […]
This week we are recognising one of our microbiology laboratory technicians, Sam Eates, for his 3-year anniversary here at Zayndu Ltd. Head of Biology, Alberto Campanaro, says “Sam has always been a great and key member of my team. His improvement in the last few years has been amazing, both from a quality and precision perspective as well as the […]
Bigger, faster growing crops, better flavour and up to 7x more yield with zero agrichemicals is just a few of the reasons why Zayndu’s unique cold plasma technology has been shortlisted for the Food and Drink section of the upcoming LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards.
Growers hit by energy increases could increase productivity with a novel seed treatment. Results from Zayndu show yield increases of 10 – 27% in yield of herb and salad crops and more rapid germination following treatment with its cold plasma systems.
Vertical farming is attracting record investment, according to a recent report, with technologies such as Zayndu's cold plasma seed treatment system that are directed at producing more per unit of space and reducing the time to harvest – crucial to its success.
Plans to boost home-grown fruit and vegetable production and drive the growth of high-tech horticulture have been set out today by Environment Secretary Ranil Jayawardena.
Ralph Weir, CEO of Zayndu, argues that investment in plasma-tech as a non-microbial biostimulant for seeds would also help the sector increase plant health, boost yield and meet environmental commitments.
More than 20 vertical farming companies have committed to a Vertical Farming Identity Statement and Industry Manifesto.A number of vertical farming companies have signed the first Vertical Farming Manifesto and Identity, which have been described as ”clear and bold industry standards.” The Vertical Farming Manifesto Signing According to 20+ signees, they highlight the impact and […]
Globalisation has created an increased risk for plant health, with the potential for transportation of pests and diseases on fresh produce and seeds. London is to host the World's first International Plant Health Conference 21-22nd September 2022 which will look at current and future plant health challenges and how to facilitate safe trade.
Together with so many across the country and beyond, we at Zayndu feel a deep sense of loss and sadness at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family.
As energy costs increase will Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) be able to compete with open field cultivation? This is a question often asked, but potentially the wrong question as it assumes that vertical farming is in direct competition with broadacre cultivation. This is one of the issues that will be discussed at the CEA event hosted by University of Plymouth.
As agri-tech start-up Zayndu looks to scale up its cold-plasma chemical-free seed health system it has appointed Andrew Neil in the new role of Head of Engineering to lead product development.
Amaranth is susceptible to the fungal disease Anthracnose. Treatment with cold plasma removed 100% of seed-born fungi and boosted germination rate and consistency.
We are taking the Z10 cold plasma system to the Seed Meets Technology 2022 event in Seed Valley; the centre of the Netherlands' plant breeding and seed technology activities
Zayndu will be on stand 05171VF at GreenTech Amsterdam June 14-16th to discuss benefits of priming and disinfecting seed with Zayndu cold plasma treatment systems
Ten percent more plants from the same number of seeds, faster germination, healthier plants and 25% more fresh weight at harvesting – by using ‘plasma agriculture’ to clean and prime the seeds in one operation, the new Zayndu systems have been shown to increase productivity in Vertical Farms.
Successful customer evaluations have brought forward the launch of Zayndu’s cold plasma systems, which uses activated air to disinfect seeds without water or chemicals.
Creating healthy growing environments without the use of chemicals will be one of the hot topics at the event Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) 4.0 2022, one of the largest events in the calendar for vertical farming and indoor farming.
Zayndu’s innovative use of ‘activated air’ as a seed cleaning alternative to chemical treatments has earnt the company nominations for two awards at the upcoming Insider Made in the Midlands awards night, set for Thursday 26 May 2022.
Venturefest West Midlands is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors and innovators in the vibrant West Midlands business community to meet, engage and exchange ideas. It provides a showcase for science and emerging technologies, and so provides a great opportunity for Zayndu to bring the potential of its plasma agriculture to a wider audience.
Heritage seeds could be grown commercially in vertical farms if the final source of disease - the seed - can be cleaned effectively with Zayndu's plasma tech
Zayndu earned an award for Innovation in Manufacturing and Engineering at the glittering LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards 2022, for its plasma-based seed cleaning technology.
We’ve seen some amazing results, treated seeds have resulted in significant reductions in infections, improved germination rates, higher yield and reduced losses,” says Dr Katie Wilkins, Vertical Future
Keeping the controlled growing environment free of pests is critical to a successful vertical farming and a major source of potential contamination is seeds. Zayndu has developed the world’s first ‘activated air’ technology to offer seed disinfectant without the use of chemicals or water. It is a silver sponsor of the Global Vertical Farming Expo (GVFE 2021) a virtual event on 1-2nd December 2021.
We are proud to supply systems to PlasSeed, a research programme led by Loughborough University and Royal Holloway University of London that brings together experts in plasma technology, seed biology, and commercial seed processors.
We're very proud to have been awarded a significant UK grant with our partners, Vertical Futures and NIAB (the UK's National Institute for Agricultural Botany)!
With a significant expansion in the bio-lab, we realised we didn't have enough space for all the equipment; and that being upstairs in a building where the elevators are smaller than a bio-safety cabinet wasn't sensible. We'd carried enough incubators up the stairs, and so it was time to move on!
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