Nitrogen Fixation
Challenge: Fertiliser Costs
Solution: Legume Mixes
Nitrogen is essential for crop production, but excessive fertiliser use impacts soil biology and budgets. Barenbrug SA promotes natural nitrogen fixation through legume-based blends with clovers, vetch, lupins, and faba beans.
These species fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiosis with root bacteria, enriching the soil for subsequent crops. The result is reduced need for fertilisers, improved soil structure, and enhanced biological activity.