Coconut Regeneration
Coconut Regeneration
Overview
Eco Flow is excited to partner with Kokonui to revolutionize the global coconut industry by commercializing the world’s first somatic embryogenesis (SE) technology. Kokonui is set to lead the way in mass propagating ‘true to type’ coconut plantlets through a proven tissue culture protocol, marking a significant milestone in agricultural innovation.
The urgency of this initiative cannot be overstated. According to a recent report from the International Coconut Community (ICC), the global coconut industry faces a critical crisis.
An estimated 700 million coconut plantlets are urgently needed worldwide to replace aging, unproductive trees. The SE technique, developed over 25 years of groundbreaking research at the University of Queensland (UQ), offers a promising solution. Kokonui, in collaboration with UQ, aims to enhance this protocol to multiply material from resistant or tolerant plants, meeting the global demand for new coconut plantlets.
The future of global coconut production and the livelihoods of millions of farmers depend on the availability of genetic diversity and sustainable breeding practices. Kokonui plans to lead this transformation by establishing a CTC Laboratory to rapidly multiply commercially valuable coconut varieties. This technological breakthrough will enable mass production of high-quality planting material, accelerating replanting programs worldwide.
Eco Flow and Kokonui are committed to more than just sustainable agricultural practices; we’re providing comprehensive social impact and financing options to empower coconut farmers. Our goal is to assist farmers in transforming their farms from marginal subsistence operations to profitable, environmentally friendly enterprises that generate local jobs and foster greater economic prosperity.
Opportunity
Through our partnership, we offer turnkey financing solutions tailored to the unique needs of coconut farmers. These options enable farmers to invest in sustainable agricultural practices, modern technology, and infrastructure upgrades, transforming their operations into high-performing, economically viable ventures.
By adopting sustainable farming practices, coconut farmers can improve their livelihoods, address food security issues, and meet the global demand for coconut products. Additionally, environmentally friendly farming methods reduce the ecological footprint of coconut farming, promoting long-term sustainability.
Our financing options encompass a range of initiatives, including access to capital for infrastructure development, investment in innovative farming techniques, and support for value-added processing facilities. These investments enhance productivity and efficiency, creating opportunities for local job creation and economic growth.
Furthermore, our financing solutions prioritize social impact, ensuring the benefits of sustainable coconut farming are shared equitably among local communities. By fostering partnerships with local cooperatives and community organizations, we aim to empower farmers and promote inclusive economic development.
Through our comprehensive approach to financing and sustainability, Eco Flow and Kokonui are committed to empowering coconut farmers to thrive in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. Together, we can build a more resilient, environmentally sustainable, and economically prosperous future for coconut farming communities worldwide.
Deal Highlights
- Construct a state-of-the-art green tech coconut tissue culture laboratory.
- Develop vertical indoor farming seedling grow warehouses and scale up to a large-scale outdoor nursery.
- Create alternative crops for Australian sugar cane farmers, pivoting to meet global coconut demand and fostering a thriving Australian industry.
- Expand into future off-shore markets via a hub-and-spoke model with sub-license agreements.
- Scale production from 500,000 to 3,000,000 plantlets annually.
- Address an immediate market worth over USD 7 billion.
- The ICC indicates a need for 700 million plantlets to replace senescent trees.
- Current seed-nut production for replanting is only 7 million annually, just 1% of the required amount.
