How Indigo Is Harnessing Nature to Help Feed the Planet

Indigo is committed to helping farmers sustainably feed the planet by using natural approaches and conserving resources. The company recently raised significant funds to enhance its R&D efforts, focusing on microbiology to improve agricultural practices. Indigo's technology involves reintroducing beneficial microbes to plants, which helps increase yields and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. The ultimate goal is to grow crops sustainably, using less water and reducing environmental impact.

What is the primary mission of the company mentioned in the video?

• To increase pesticide usage

• To create genetically modified crops

• To help farmers sustainably feed the planet

• To develop new chemical fertilizers

How does the company plan to use the funds it recently raised?

• To expand its marketing team

• To increase R&D spending

• To open new retail stores

• To acquire new companies

What role do microbes play in the company's agricultural technology?

• They help plants resist stress and improve yield

• They are harmful to plant growth

• They increase the need for chemical fertilizers

• They are used to create synthetic pesticides

What has modern agricultural practice done to beneficial microbes?

• Increased their diversity

• Enhanced their growth

• Decimated them through pesticide use

• Made them more resistant to stress

What is one of the environmental goals of the company?

• To increase chemical manufacturing

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions

• To use more fresh water

• To reduce nitrogen runoff