Fueling the future of castor farming
Powering biofuels and bio-based industries with elite castor varieties and holistic solutions for industrial-scale farming
Transforming Castor into a Scalable Bio-Based Solution
Powering biofuels and bio-based industries with elite castor varieties and holistic solutions for industrial-scale farming
The global push for sustainability is accelerating the demand for alternatives to fossil-based feedstock. Regulatory initiatives and corporate ESG commitments are driving the adoption of renewable biopolymers and biofuels, while consumer demand for eco-friendly products continues to rise.
Castor has emerged as a leading veg-oil crop, thriving in semi-arid, marginal soils while delivering high-yield, cost-effective production. Its resilience supports rural economies and conserves fertile farmland for food cultivation, ensuring a sustainable and reliable supply chain.
However, challenges remain. Traditional small-scale farming and outdated cultivation practices limit scalability, while non-optimized strains reduce efficiency. These barriers prevent the industry from fully meeting the growing demand for bio-based solutions – an opportunity primed for transformative innovation.
Casterra is revolutionizing industrial-scale castor production with a comprehensive solution designed to overcome the limitations of traditional farming. By integrating elite proprietary castor varieties, optimized farming protocols, and mechanized solutions, we enable sustainable, efficient, and scalable production on a global scale.
Casterra’s holistic approach is transforming castor from a niche crop into a high-impact resource, capable of meeting the surging demand for biopolymers, biofuels, and other bio-based alternatives.
At the core of our technology is GeneRator AI, a cutting-edge computational biology engine that accelerates and accurates breeding, cutting traditional development time. This advanced platform leverages genomic and phenotypic big data from our extensive core collection, delivering elite castor varieties for commercial validation in just 4 to 5 years. By enhancing precision and success rates, we tailor castor strains to meet specific industry needs.
With R&D sites in Israel, Kenya, and Brazil, Casterra has developed elite castor varieties tailored for commercial-scale farming. Optimized for high oil yields and rapid growth cycles of under 150 days.
Casterra has successfully commercialized these high-performing varieties and established robust seed production operations in Africa and Brazil. By leveraging AI-driven breeding and extensive genomic and phenotypic data, our elite seeds are engineered for superior results.
Casterra operates a worldwide seed production network, with production sites in Israel, Brazil and Kenya, ensuring a reliable supply of elite castor seeds across the globe.
