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The Nitrogen Problem in Modern Farming Nitrogen is like food for plants, it is essential for their growth and development. However, there is an important limitation. Although the air contains about 78 percent nitrogen gas, most plants cannot use it in this form. Nitrogen must first be converted into a form that plants can absorb through their roots. For over a century, farmers have relied on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers to support crop production. These fertilizers are prod

The Microscopic City Within Soil Soil is one of Earth's most complex and biologically active environments. One gram can contain around 10⁹ microbial cells representing thousands of taxa. These organisms live within a three-dimensional structure of pores, channels, and cavities that range from nanometers to millimeters in size. Advanced technologies such as X-ray microcomputed tomography (μCT), stable isotope probing (SIP), and microfluidic soil chips now allow direct observat

The Ancient Partnership: A 400-Million-Year Symbiosis Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), members of the phylum Glomeromycota, form one of Earth's most enduring mutualisms. These soil microbes establish selective relationships with host plants, penetrating root systems to create specialized structures such as vesicles, arbuscules, and extensive hyphal networks that facilitate resource exchange. In this symbiotic trade, fungi deliver water, phosphorus, nitrogen, and micronutri

How Lithuanian Farmers are Adding €370/ha to Wheat Revenue with Biostimulants Every season, wheat farmers face a complex set of challenges: how to push yields higher and improve profitability while navigating volatile grain prices and the skyrocketing cost of conventional inputs. Beyond these market pressures, farmers are also adapting to increasing regulatory standards under the EU Green Deal and the long-term challenge of maintaining soil health for future generations. The

This time, let’s talk about what farmers should remember for the spring, note now, and prepare for while winter crops are still growing. This is especially relevant for achieving not only higher yields but also better quality, as agricultural experts agree that this year’s harvest could have been significantly better. Too early spring fertilization can be wasteful Overwintered cereals develop a secondary root system and complete the tillering phase, which determines the numbe

"An escalating problem is that weeds and other plant pests are becoming resistant to pesticides, making these plant protection products less effective. This applies to soil herbicides, glyphosates, and all other types of pesticides. Therefore, solutions are needed to address this issue," said Gintarė Klasauskaitė, Product Manager at the biotechnology company Nando. According to her, one of the main reasons for weed and pest resistance is the repeated use of the same active in

Nitrogen is one of the primary nutrients for plant nutrition, essential for their growth, development, and reproduction. It is a vital component of proteins and nucleic acids, which form the basis of life. Nitrogen plays a crucial role in chlorophyll synthesis, which is necessary for photosynthesis, and it is one of the most important growth-promoting substances. It also contributes to the formation of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Without nitrogen, plants can

It feels like just yesterday we were discussing the trends of the autumn harvest, and now a third of the calendar winter has already passed. Before we know it, the busy spring season will be upon us. That’s why now is the perfect time to start planning and preparing for the new farming season. We invite you to explore the innovative solutions from the biotechnology company Nando, designed not only to deliver outstanding results but also to promote sustainable and efficient fa

In 2024 the global mineral fertilizer market is expected to reach a value of €150 billion. Annual consumption growth of 4% will be driven primarily by developing Asian regions, while in Europe, consumption may not only stabilize but even decrease. The main reason is the increasing restrictions on chemical fertilizers due to initiatives by the European Union and individual member states. The market for biological fertilizers is growing significantly faster – by more than 10% a

In modern agricultural practices, overfertilization remains a persistent issue. But are there alternatives that can improve soil quality...

Harvesting is in full swing in Lithuania, and once the crops are collected, a large amount of straw will remain in the fields. Some still...

Soil health and quality are becoming increasingly relevant topics for scientists, agronomists, and farmers. Soil is a dynamic organism,...

After harvesting, as autumn approaches, farmers begin preparing for new sowing and the first applications of plant protection products....

It is often said that phosphorus is life. This element is one of the most critical resources in the entire food production chain – from...

Every farm's goal is a bountiful and high-quality harvest. However, achieving this goal is no simple task, and the journey to good...