"If the land is sick, crops become diseased, and ultimately, people fall ill as well." This is the philosophy of Noh Hyunjik, head researcher at the agricultural corporation Rogabio Co., Ltd.
He has found the intersection of life sciences and agricultural technology in "enzymes." By developing the natural enzyme-based agricultural material "Rogabi Farm3," he has attracted industry attention for offering a single product that not only promotes crop growth but also prevents diseases and restores soil health.
In this way, he presents a clear direction: beyond simply increasing production, "healthy food" and "sustainable agriculture" are essential for protecting human health.
◆ Growth, immunity, and recovery with a single enzyme... "Crops must be healthy for people to be healthy"
"Rogabi Farm3," developed by Noh, is characterized by its ability to deliver three core functions?▲promoting crop growth ▲suppressing diseases ▲improving soil?despite being a single enzyme formulation.
He emphasizes, "Enzymes are like vaccines for plants," and describes it as "an eco-friendly technology that induces crops to restore their own immunity."
The key ingredient used in the product is a natural enzyme complex extracted from seaweed, which activates the cellular structure of crops and increases resistance to pathogens without the use of chemical agricultural materials. This not only protects crops but is also a fundamental process for making the food humans consume healthier from the ground up.
◆ Proven through nationwide pilot cultivation... "Higher yields, less chemicals"
In actual pilot cultivation trials with major crops such as chili peppers, watermelons, cabbages, strawberries, and cucumbers, Rogabi Farm3 has demonstrated clear effectiveness. In chili pepper fields, the prevention rate of anthracnose was high, and in crops like cabbage and watermelon, crop weight increased by up to 15%, while total yield rose by more than 20?30%.
Furthermore, farmers commonly reported a noticeable reduction in pesticide usage. This is seen as an innovation that enables "food free from concerns about pesticide residues" for consumers, and as an agricultural innovation that helps protect human health.
◆ Based on patented technology... "Sustainable agriculture, enzymes are the answer"
Noh currently holds more than five related patents, including ▲devices for formulating penetrative agricultural products ▲manufacturing enzyme formulations to suppress mites and ticks, and is focusing on advancing and commercializing these technologies through the Rogabio research center.
He emphasized, "Agriculture is no longer an industry concerned only with yield. In an era where sustainable and safe agriculture is directly linked to human health, natural enzymes can be the turning point."
◆ "Connecting agriculture and humanity"... A bio-strategy for healthy food
Rogabi Farm3 is currently being used commercially by farms nationwide, and Noh is planning to expand organic certification, export overseas, and broaden the technology into the field of food enzymes.
"The human body cannot survive without enzymes. Enzymes are the catalysts of life. Now is the time to seriously discuss the value of life-saving enzymes in agriculture as well."
As Noh Hyunjik says, healthy agricultural technology can be the starting point for creating a healthier humanity.
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