Soilytix, SLM Partners, Nogam and Migdalo Launch Soil Microbiome Study to Enhance Nut Quality and Yield

Hamburg, Germany

Soilytix, a soil biological analytics company based in Hamburg, has announced a new collaboration with SLM Partners and their operating partners Migdalo and Nogam, two leading tree nut producers in Portugal. This project leverages Soilytix’s advanced soil microbiome tools to explore how belowground biodiversity influences yield, quality, and long-term sustainability in large-scale nut orchards.

By analyzing microbial life in the soil—bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and more—the team aims to generate AI-powered insights and recommendations that improve farm performance and preserve soil as a core natural asset.

Uncovering the Link Between Soil Biology and Almond Performance

Using Soilytix’s proprietary MySoilApp, soil samples from Migdalo’s and Nogam’s orchards will be collected with GPS precision. These samples are analyzed at Soilytix’s state-of-the-art lab in Hamburg, combining DNA sequencing, microbial profiling, and biological functionality assessments.

The resulting data will be overlaid with orchard performance indicators—such as yield and nut quality—enabling Soilytix to uncover biological drivers of high-performing zones and areas for improvement.

“Soil is the farm’s most fundamental asset—it’s alive, and its organisms drive yield and resilience,” said Julien Winkel, Chief Commercial Officer at Soilytix.
“With this project, we’re amplifying the voice of the soil microbiome and turning it into actionable insights.”

Nogam: Scaling Microbial Intelligence Across 1,000+ Hectares

Nogam, a vertically integrated walnut farm operator with over 1,000 hectares under cultivation, is also applying the Soilytix solution across its orchards. The goal is to determine which biological factors correlate with differences in yield and quality—and to generate site-specific management strategies to improve performance.

This enables side-by-side comparison between farms, climates, and soil types—building a broader understanding of microbiome influences across the SLM portfolio.

From Data to Decisions: Visualizing and Acting on Soil Health

All data is visualized and analyzed via the MySoilDashboard, where Migdalo and Nogam teams can see patterns across their fields—such as the presence of beneficial fungi or yield-reducing pathogens.

Soilytix’s AI layer helps convert complexity into clear agronomic recommendations, including microbiome-enhancing strategies tailored to each orchard block.

A Soil-First Investment Approach

SLM Partners, a sustainable asset manager, views this initiative as a vital step in managing soil health as a measurable and investable asset—on par with equipment or infrastructure. By building microbiome baselines and tracking biodiversity change over time, the firm aims to protect long-term soil functionality and asset value.

“Healthy soils are the foundation of resilient and high-performing orchards.
This partnership helps us move beyond conventional soil testing to truly understand the biology that underpins productivity and long-term value.
By integrating microbiome data into our decision-making, we aim to unlock more sustainable practices and ensure our Mediterranean orchards thrive for decades to come.”
— João Roseiro, Agronomy Director Europe at SLM Partners

“Regenerative land management is built on harnessing the power of biologically active soils and natural cycles.
Its focus is biology, rather than chemistry.
The partnership with Soilytix is a critically important step in the regenerative transition plans we are working on with Nogam and Migdalo.
It will help us deepen our understanding of soil microbiology and track how our management practices influence it over time, while supporting more data-driven decision making.
With more data on hand, we will be better equipped to deliver on our economic and environmental objectives.”
— Alessia Lenders, Head of Impact at SLM Partners

Leading the Science of Soil Biodiversity

“This collaboration puts us at the forefront of agricultural research,” said Dr. Bruno Steinkraus, CEO of Soilytix.
“We’re not just analyzing what’s in the soil—we’re connecting it to farm outcomes and delivering a new model of data-driven, regenerative agriculture.”

About Soilytix

Soilytix is a soil analytics company based in Hamburg with its own in-house sequencing lab and proprietary AI tools. By decoding the soil microbiome and turning DNA data into actionable insights, Soilytix supports farms, agribusinesses, and investors in driving productivity, sustainability, and resilience.

Contact:
julien@soilytix.com
info@soilytix.com

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