Arevo launches new crop nutrition system aimed at reducing reliance on mineral fertilizers

Arevo, the Sweden-based agricultural technology company, has introduced a crop nutrition system designed to reduce dependence on synthetic mineral fertilizers and help farmers achieve more stable yields amid rising production costs and worsening soil degradation.

The product, marketed as Arginex, combines arginine — a nitrogen-rich amino acid — with phosphate to create a single-compound nutrition formula that the company says remains stable in soil, resists leaching, and supplies nitrogen and phosphorus gradually at the root zone. Arevo claims that the formulation supports root development, encourages microbial activity, and reduces nutrient losses compared to conventional fertilizers.

The launch follows growing concerns over soil conditions across the region. The European Environment Agency estimates that 60–70% of EU soil is degraded. In comparison, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization reports a decline of at least 10% in productivity in areas affected by human-induced land degradation. Fertilizer inefficiency is a significant contributor, with the European Commission noting that roughly half of applied synthetic nitrogen is lost to the environment through leaching and runoff.

Niklas Åström, Arevo’s chief executive, said the new system reflects a “molecular-level understanding of crop nutrition”, adding that its non-microbial nature ensures consistent formulation across batches.

The company argues that interest in alternative products remains strong despite rising farm costs. Fertilizer prices increased by nearly 11% between January and September, according to the company. However, survey data indicate that almost one-third of all farmers already use biological inputs, and most intend to maintain or increase their spending.

Arevo states that Arginex is supported by more than a decade of research and has demonstrated yield gains in trials across several major crops. Reported results include a 4.3% increase in corn grain yields with 20% less fertilizer, a 6.4% lift in potato yields, and a 4.5–6% improvement in soy yields compared with untreated controls.

Extreme weather risks have also shaped the company’s development strategy. A recent European Investment Bank analysis estimates that annual agricultural losses from climate-related events exceed $28 billion. Arevo states that arginine-based nutrition enhances root architecture and seedling resilience, thereby supporting plant survival under drought and other stress conditions.

Åström described Arginex as a “high-purity, single-compound formula” designed to maintain stability and performance under variable conditions, adding that the company sees the product as part of a broader shift away from conventional inputs.