Ac-Planta Achieves First Sale of 'Skeepon' Agricultural Material in Uganda

Ac-Planta, Inc. announced that its heat and drought-resistant agricultural material, 'Skeepon,' has achieved its first sales record in Uganda. Skeepon completed product registration in the country in September 2025, and this milestone involves a local distributor purchasing 2 tons of the product. In recent years, Uganda has faced significant agricultural risks due to climate change, including drought and extreme heat. Skeepon utilizes the properties of acetic acid to enhance plant resistance to these stressors, helping to maintain yields, quality, and water efficiency. Ac-Planta plans to continue collaborating with local institutions such as NARO to promote the product. The company is an agribiotech startup founded by CEO Jong-Myung Kim, a former researcher at RIKEN, based on technology developed in 2017. It is currently conducting field trials in 14 countries worldwide.