Farmers as climate careters: Humus stores CO2 and secures earnings!

Farmers as climate careters: Humus stores CO2 and secures earnings!

Cloppenburg, Deutschland - A revolutionary concept from Cloppenburg could significantly influence the future of agriculture and climate protection. TGO AG, founded in 2021, has set itself the goal of supporting farmers to bind CO2 from the atmosphere and at the same time generate additional income by selling CO2 certificates. According to founder Bernhard Aumann, considerable amounts of CO2 can be reduced by the targeted absorption and storage of carbon in the form of humus in soils. Aumann emphasizes that the crucial point is to create a precise and reliable data for the removal of the carbon, which is a basic joint problem in the industry. Through regular soil samples and modern analysis methods, the company ensures precise measurements and sustainable documentation, as in the article of the The key to permanent climate protection

The enrichment of humus in soils proves to be an effective strategy to combat the climate crisis. Studies show that floors can store more carbon several times than the entire flora. Plant growth withdraws CO2, and remnants remained after the harvest, which are decomposed by microorganisms. Part of the carbon is released, the rest remains bound in the ground. The Thünen Institute has calculated that up to five million tons of CO2 emissions in Germany could be avoided annually due to increased humus build-up in agriculture, which corresponds to about five percent of agricultural emissions. However, measures for CO2 binding must be taken over a period of at least five years in order to achieve sustainable results, as shown in the report of ard-alpha

Humus structure is not only considered to be measures for climate adjustment, but also improves the soil structure, which increases fertility and reduces the susceptibility to erosion. Whether through interim fruits or gentle tillage - farmers are faced with the challenge of reconciling economic and environmentally friendly practices. Through such measures, the humus content of the floors can not only be stabilized, but also promoted the natural cycle of nutrient supply, which leads to a more sustainable agriculture in the long term.