Key Takeaways
- Arevo introduced Arginex, a crop nutrition system designed to improve root development and support soil health.
- The company positions Arginex as an alternative to mineral fertilisers, which contribute to soil degradation and nutrient loss.
- Trials across corn, potato, and soy reported measurable yield increases, even with reduced fertiliser inputs.
- Arevo highlights consistent formulation and performance as key advantages for growers facing rising costs and climate pressures.
- The product is based on over a decade of research into arginine-based nutrient delivery.
Arevo Unveils Arginex as a New Approach to Crop Nutrition
Arevo has announced the launch of Arginex, a crop nutrition system designed to lessen agriculture’s long-standing reliance on mineral fertilisers. The company stated that the product aims to produce stronger roots, improve soil function, and support more predictable crop yields.
According to the European Environment Agency’s Europe’s Environment 2025 report, 60–70% of EU soil is degraded. The Food and Agriculture Organization has also noted reduced crop productivity in areas experiencing significant land degradation. Arevo positions Arginex as a response to these challenges, emphasizing nutrient stability and reduced losses compared with conventional fertilisers, which can lose up to 50% of nitrogen to leaching.
How Arginex Works
Arginex combines arginine—the nitrogen-rich amino acid naturally preferred by plants—with phosphate to form a stable compound. The company reports several technical features:
- Direct uptake of arginine by plant roots, providing both nitrogen and carbon.
- Support for microbial partners that influence nutrient and water absorption.
- Positive charge that binds to soil, limiting leaching and runoff.
- Predictable nutrient release over time.
- Flexible application on seeds, soil, or as a spray.
“Arevo is built on a molecular-level understanding of crop nutrition,” said Niklas Åström, CEO of Arevo. “Because it's non-microbial – non living – every batch of Arginex contains the exact same formula. The special formulation keeps the ingredients stable meaning that we can offer consistent performance for growers.”
Addressing Rising Costs and Farmer Certainty
Input costs—including fertiliser, energy, and contracted services—have continued to rise in Europe. While many farmers have shown interest in biological and non-synthetic inputs, Arevo noted that predictable performance remains a critical factor for adoption.
The company says Arginex is supported by more than ten years of research and reported trial outcomes including:
- Corn: +4.3% grain yield with 20% less fertiliser.
- Potato: +6.4% yield increase versus untreated control.
- Soy: +4.5% to +6.0% higher yields versus 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,” added Niklas. “That’s predictability in action.”
Arevo Highlights Climate-Related Pressures on Crop Production
Climate volatility and increasing extreme weather events continue to affect farm outputs. The European Investment Bank estimates annual agricultural losses above $28 billion due to weather-related disruptions. Arevo says arginine-based nutrient delivery can support seedlings and mature plants under stress by improving root architecture and avoiding sudden nutrient availability shocks.
“Arginex is a high-purity, single-compound formula built on precision and engineered to stay stable, last longer, and perform consistently under changing conditions,” Niklas said.
Concluding, he added: “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. Rooted in science, and proven in the fields, Arevo stands for redefining agriculture from the ground up.”
