Transforming Crop Nutrition: The Future with Arevo’s Arginex

With an alarming 60-70% of European soils currently degraded, crop productivity is facing a serious threat. Soil degradation adversely impacts carbon storage, increases nutrient losses, and compromises biodiversity. Traditional mineral fertilizers, typically relied upon to boost yields, contribute significantly to this issue; nearly half of the synthetic nitrogen applied to fields is lost to the environment through leaching, leading to water pollution, the formation of dead zones, and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Amidst rising input costs, farmers are urgently seeking alternatives that mitigate environmental impacts without compromising yield. However, they require assurance of the reliability of these new solutions.

Introducing Arginex: A Revolutionary Crop Nutrition System

Arevo’s response to this challenge is Arginex, an innovative crop nutrition system built on decades of rigorous research. Unlike conventional fertilizers, Arginex merges arginine—the most nitrogen-rich amino acid found in nature—with phosphate to create a stable, molecularly defined compound. This compound resists leaching and delivers nutrients directly to the root zone of crops.

Key Benefits of Arginex

• Direct Feeding: Arginine is absorbed intact, providing both nitrogen and a carbon bonus.
• Root Activation: Enhances root hair development allowing for deeper water and nutrient uptake.
• Stability: Its positive charge binds to soil, significantly reducing runoff and nutrient shocks.
• Predictable Release: Ensures a slow and steady delivery of nitrogen and phosphorus over time.
• Flexible Application: Can be applied to seeds, soil, or as a spray throughout the growing season.

“Because Arginex is non-microbial and non-living, every batch contains the exact same formula,” explains Niklas Åström, CEO of Arevo. “The special formulation keeps the ingredients stable, allowing us to offer consistent performance for growers.”

Measurable Gains Across Major Crops

Backed by over a decade of trials, Arevo reports significant yield improvements and enhanced nitrogen efficiency:

• Corn: +4.3% grain yield with 20% less fertilizer.
• Potato: +6.4% higher yield compared to untreated control.
• Soy: +4.5–6.0% higher yields compared to untreated control.

“The data demonstrates that Arginex consistently boosts yield and nitrogen use efficiency, producing more crop per unit of nitrogen, even with reduced total fertilizer inputs,” Åström adds. “That’s predictability in action.”

Building Resilience in a Changing Climate

Extreme weather conditions are resulting in significant financial losses in agriculture each year. Arginex enhances root architecture, bolstering seedling resilience and survival rates under conditions of drought or nutrient stress. Its formulation provides a stable, low-leaching nitrogen source, preventing harmful nutrient shocks and helping crops flourish under unpredictable circumstances.

This innovation represents more than just another agricultural input; it aims to catalyze a systemic transformation: igniting a chain reaction that reinforces the entire system and aids growers in moving away from harmful chemicals. “Rooted in science and proven in the fields, Arevo stands for redefining agriculture from the ground up,” Åström states. By combining arginine with phosphate, Arevo aspires to reshape crop nutrition, enabling growers to achieve reliable yields while safeguarding soil health and biodiversity.