With 60-70% of European soils degraded, crop productivity is under threat. Soil degradation reduces carbon storage, increases nutrient losses, and undermines biodiversity. Traditional mineral fertilisers, long relied upon to boost yields, are part of the problem: nearly half of synthetic nitrogen applied to fields is lost to the environment through leaching, causing water pollution, dead zones, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Farmers, already facing rising input costs, are searching for alternatives that lower environmental impact without sacrificing yield. But they need certainty that new solutions will work.
Arevo’s answer is Arginex, a crop nutrition system built on decades of research. Unlike conventional fertilisers, Arginex combines arginine – nature’s most nitrogen-rich amino acid – with phosphate to form a stable, molecularly defined compound that resists leaching and feeds crops predictably at the root zone.
Key benefits include:
- Direct feeding: Arginine is absorbed intact, supplying nitrogen and a carbon bonus.
- Root activation: Promotes longer root hairs and deeper reach for better water and nutrient uptake.
- Stability: Positive charge binds to soil, reducing runoff and nutrient shocks.
- Predictable release: Slow, steady delivery of nitrogen and phosphorus over time.
- Flexible application: Works on seed, soil, or as a spray throughout the season.
“Because Arginex is non-microbial and non-living, every batch contains the exact same formula,” says Niklas Åström, CEO of Arevo. “The special formulation keeps the ingredients stable meaning that we can offer consistent performance for growers.”
Gains across major crops
Areva says it is backed by over a decade of trials showing measurable yield improvements and nitrogen efficiency gains:
- Corn: +4.3% grain yield with 20% less fertiliser.
- Potato: +6.4% higher yield vs untreated control.
- Soy: +4.5–6.0% higher yields vs untreated control.
“The data show that Arginex consistently improves yield and nitrogen use efficiency, delivering more crop per unit of nitrogen even when total fertilizer inputs are reduced,” Åström adds. “That’s predictability in action.”
Resilience in a changing climate
Extreme weather is costing agriculture billions annually. Arginex strengthens root architecture, improving seedling resilience and survival under drought or nutrient stress, Åström believes. Its stable, low-leaching nitrogen supply avoids harmful nutrient shocks, helping crops thrive in unpredictable conditions.
This isn’t just another input. It’s a catalyst and a movement for systemic change: sparking a chain reaction that makes the whole system stronger and helps growers transition away from harmful chemicals,” he says. “Rooted in science, and proven in the fields, Arevo stands for redefining agriculture from the ground up.”
By combining arginine with phosphate, Arevo hopes to transform crop nutrition, helping growers achieve predictable yields while protecting soil health and biodiversity.
