Contact Biosolutions is an Australian company passionate about creating naturally powerful products that get the job done, then return to nature. Our FireHawk® Bioherbicide delivers the effective weed control you need without the lingering residues – because responsible weed control is in your hands.
For decades, we've been on a mission – researching and developing products that work better for people and the planet. What we discovered changed everything: the link between chemical residues and their effects on our soil, crops, food and health. This revelation drove us to find a smarter solution for agriculture. We saw what was missing – powerful, effective weed control that breaks down naturally and doesn't persist in the environment. So we developed FireHawk Bioherbicide, a naturally powerful solution supercharged with our patented formula. Because we believe responsible weed control is in your hands, and you deserve products that deliver results you can feel good about.
In-nature Solutions
We provide weed control and soil health solutions, using natural, biodegradable ingredients.
Sustainable Approaches
We provide affordable and effective products, for a more sustainable agricultural industry
Ongoing Research
We invest in ongoing research to develop products that benefit the global environment and promote environmental awareness.
Restoring Environmental Resilience
We restore environmental resilience by ensuring that our products return to nature, without the lingering residues.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver nature-inspired, market-leading bioherbicide solutions harnessing technology to meet the growing global demand for regenerative agriculture and sustainable landscapes. We empower farmers, families and communities to reduce their reliance on conventional herbicides and restore the health of ecosystems for future generations.
We empower farmers, families and communities to reduce their reliance on conventional herbicides and restore the health of ecosystems for future generations.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides strategic and technical advice to the Contact Biosolutions Board. It guides Contact Biosolutions’ R&D as well as its international business development with a particular focus on the US and regenerative agricultural markets. The Advisory Board is assembled by an outstanding team of world-renowned regenerative farming experts, leading scientific advisors, experienced business leaders, and environmental educators.
Regenerative Farming Advisory Board
Gabe Brown
Gabe Brown is a leading regenerative farming pioneer of the current soil health movement which focuses on the regeneration of our resources. Gabe has been named one of the twenty-five most influential agricultural leaders in the United States. He recently authored the book, “Dirt to Soil, One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture.” Gabe presented at Tedx Talks and WWF International. He is a partner in Understanding Ag LLC and an instructor for Soil Health Academy, which focuses on teaching others the power and importance of healthy functioning ecosystems.
Regenerative Farming Advisory Board
Ray Archuleta
Ray Archuleta is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with the Soil Science Society of America and has over 30 years experience as a Soil Conservationist, Water Quality Specialist, Conservation Agronomist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ray founded Understanding Ag, LLC, and Soil Health Academy, to teach Biomimicry strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil function on a national scale.
Commercial Advisory Board
Dave Schwartz
Dave Schwartz is the Executive Vice-President of Sales at Verdesian Life Science. He is also the co-owner of Independent Inputs a Distribution Partner of Pioneer Seed Distributing Soybean Seed Treatments and seed treating equipment to 1250 Pioneer Seed Dealers in the US since 2006. He advises Contact Organics on business development, sales and distribution channels in the US agricultural input markets.
Scientific Advisory Board
Don M. Huber Ph.D.
Dr Huber’s agricultural research over the past 55 years has focused on the epidemiology and control of soil borne plant pathogens with emphasis on microbial ecology, cultural and biological controls, nutrient-disease interactions, pesticide-disease interactions, physiology of host-parasite relationships and techniques for rapid microbial identification. Dr. Huber is a past Chairman of the USDA-APS National Plant Disease Recovery System; a member of several governmental Advisory Boards. He is author or co-author of over 300 journal articles; six books, and 84 special invited publications; and an active scientific reviewer; speaker; consultant to academia, industry, and government; and international research co-operator.
Scientific Advisory Board
Reid Smeda Ph.D.
Dr. Smedais a weed physiologist and has a research/teaching appointment in weed science. His research focuses on: Development of alternative weed management systems for corn, soybean and vegetables. Identification of resistance mechanisms in herbicide-resistant weeds. Biology and control of invasive weeds in roadside and other non-crop areas. He teaches Principles of Weed Science and co-instructs a graduate course on Weed Science Research Principles and Techniques. He also serves as the Director for Undergraduate Programs in the Division of Plant Sciences.
Communication & Education Advisory Board
Kathleen Hallal
Kathleen Hallal has been guiding community efforts to eliminate toxic pesticide exposures in public spaces for over a decade. She spearheaded the adoption of Irvine, CA’s Organic City Policy with the support of scientists and medical professionals. She served as Head of Climate and the Environment on the Mayor’s Advisory Council, and she was a recipient of the CA State EPA Department of Pesticide Regulation IPM award for Irvine’s successful program. Ms. Hallal is an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP) by the Northeast Organic Farming Association, and her focus is on methods that support soil health. She is an original co-founder of Non Toxic Communities. Kathleen earned her M.A. from the University of Southern California.