Pivot Bio's Karsten Temme on the Future of Sustainable Agriculture

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Slice of Agriculture Team
March 14, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • Dr. Karsten Temme, co-founder of Pivot Bio, spoke at TEDxBoston’s Planet Action Summit about sustainable crop nutrition.

  • Farmers lose up to 40% of nitrogen fertilizer due to evaporation and runoff.

  • Pivot Bio’s nitrogen-fixing microbes offer a reliable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative.

  • The company has expanded its reach to 13 million acres in the U.S. in just five years.

  • Pivot Bio's innovations have been recognized by Time, Fast Company, CNBC, and MIT Tech Review.

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quote:

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“Like the transformation brought on by the first Green Revolution, this step-change in our understanding of biology will bring a future where farmers get both better-performing and more-sustainable inputs. Chemistry spawned the last agricultural revolution, and biology is starting the next one. And now, it can be delivered to you by FedEx.”

Dr. Karsten Temme, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Pivot Bio

Why This Matters:

Agriculture faces a critical challenge: feeding a growing global population while reducing environmental impact. Pivot Bio’s innovative nitrogen-fixing microbes are a game-changer, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers, which contribute to water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. By merging sustainability with productivity, this breakthrough technology ensures that farmers no longer have to choose between profit and the planet.