• Final report from Temasek Polytechnic R&D program expected shortly
• Program focused on seaweed-based bio-fertiliser & bio-stimulant formulations
• Initial target applications include oil palm and rice crops in Southeast Asia

BPH Global Ltd (ASX: BP8) has provided an update on its seaweed-based bio-fertiliser and bio-stimulant research and development program being conducted by Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore via TP Innovation Holdings Pte Ltd (TPIH). The company advises that it expects to receive the final report from Temasek Polytechnic in the coming week. Following receipt, the company will review the findings and undertake a debrief with Temasek Polytechnic, after which it will provide a further update to the market regarding the outcomes of the program. The R&D program has included the completion of extraction trials across selected seaweed species, characterisation and analysis of key bioactive compounds and nutrient profiles, and initial validation of bio-fertiliser and bio-stimulant potential. The objective of the program is to support the development of sustainable, higher-value agricultural inputs for key Southeast Asian crops, including oil palm and rice. The company notes that recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the vulnerability of global fertiliser supply chains, with escalating conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz impacting the availability and pricing of fertilisers. In this context, the development of alternative, locally sourced and biologically derived agricultural inputs is becoming increasingly relevant. Seaweed-based bio-fertilizers represent a potential sustainable alternative to conventional fertilisers, with characteristics that align with increasing global demand for more sustainable agricultural practices and inputs.

Following receipt of the Temasek Polytechnic report, the company will undertake a technical evaluation of the findings to identify high-potential bio-fertilizer and bio-stimulant formulations and optimisation pathways, and conduct a debrief and strategic planning sessions with Temasek Polytechnic to refine development priorities and accelerate outcomes.