Germany-based B+H Solutions GmbH and its Indian subsidiary, Dr Heinisch Agro Solutions India Pvt Ltd (HAS), are expanding their presence in India’s emerging nano-agriculture sector, with plans to invest nearly €1 million in the country in 2026.
The proposed investment comes amid growing interest in sustainable farming technologies and follows recent regulatory developments under India’s Fertiliser Control Order (FCO) framework governing nano-based agricultural products.
Headquartered near Stuttgart, Germany, B+H Solutions was founded in 2008 and currently operates in more than 90 countries. The company reported global revenues of nearly €20 million in 2025 and has identified India as a key growth market for its agricultural technologies.
The company has developed a portfolio of nano-based agricultural products, including AgroArgentum®, AgroCuprum®, AgroFerrum® and AgroCalcium®, which utilise metallic nanoparticles such as silver and copper to improve plant health, nutrient efficiency and crop resilience.
Focus on reducing chemical inputs
According to the company, its patented nanotechnology is designed to help farmers reduce excessive use of pesticides and chemical inputs while supporting residue-free farming practices.
The formulations are intended to improve root development, enhance nutrient uptake, increase shelf life of produce and boost overall farm productivity. The company says its technologies aim to reduce unnecessary chemical loads on crops while maintaining or improving agricultural output.
The development comes at a time when policymakers and farmers are increasingly exploring alternatives to conventional fertiliser- and pesticide-intensive farming systems amid rising input costs, environmental concerns and global supply-chain uncertainties.
Field trials underway in multiple states
HAS India is currently working with farmers across Karnataka, Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh through field demonstrations, crop trials and farmer awareness programmes.
According to the company, farmers in Karnataka who used its nano-based agricultural solutions under controlled application conditions reported yield improvements of up to 30 per cent in selected crops.
Field demonstrations conducted on crops such as tomato, chilli, black pepper, pomegranate and floriculture varieties have shown results including stronger root systems, improved nutrient utilisation, better flowering, reduced crop stress and enhanced produce quality, the company said.
India a strategic market for future agriculture
Dr. Laura Heinisch, Managing Director and Chief Scientific Officer of B+H Solutions GmbH, described India as one of the world’s most important agricultural economies and said future farming systems would require solutions that balance productivity with sustainability.
“Indian farmers are working under challenging conditions today due to rising input costs, climate pressure, and global supply uncertainties. Our focus is to bring German nanotechnology that helps farmers improve crop performance, reduce unnecessary chemical dependency, and achieve long-term sustainability,” she said.
She added: “Nanotechnology has the potential to become a major pillar of future agriculture globally because it improves efficiency, reduces wastage, and supports environmentally responsible farming practices.”
Company targets farmer outreach and awareness
Rajni Rana, Managing Director of Dr Heinisch Agro Solutions India Pvt Ltd, said the company’s plans in India extend beyond commercial expansion and include efforts to promote awareness of advanced agricultural technologies among farmers.
“Indian farmers deserve access to safe, practical, and scientifically advanced technologies that can improve productivity and profitability. Through field demonstrations and direct farmer engagement, we want to build awareness about how nano-agriculture can support better farming, healthier crops, sustainable agriculture, and help reduce pressure from excessive fertiliser and chemical dependency,” she said.
Rana added that HAS India is expanding its outreach through farmer meetings, demonstrations and distribution partnerships aimed at bringing advanced agricultural technologies closer to farming communities across the country.
Nano-agriculture gains attention in India
India has been increasingly exploring nano-fertilisers, precision agriculture and other technology-driven solutions as part of broader efforts to improve farm productivity while reducing environmental impacts associated with conventional agricultural practices.
Against this backdrop, companies operating in the nano-agriculture segment see significant opportunities for science-based solutions that improve resource efficiency and support long-term sustainability.
With agriculture continuing to support millions of livelihoods and remaining central to India’s food security objectives, technologies that help reduce dependency on conventional chemical-intensive farming methods while maintaining productivity are expected to attract growing attention in the coming years.
