Humic acids: a sustainable solution for agriculture

Humic acids - a term that is becoming increasingly important in agriculture.  But what exactly does it mean and why are humic acids so interesting for the agricultural sector?

What are humic acids?

Humic acids are organic compounds that are formed during the decomposition of plant and animal material. They belong to the humic substances, a group of substances that significantly influence the fertility of soils. Humic acids consist of complex molecules that bind water and nutrients, promote microorganisms and stabilise the soil structure. The main source of humic acids in agriculture is leonardite.

How do humic acids work in agriculture?

The effect of humic acids can be seen in various areas: In the soil, in plant development and in crop yield.

1. improve soil fertility:

- Nutrient storage: Humic acids bind nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and make them available to plantsin the long term.

- Soil structure: They promote the formation of soil aggregates, which improves water absorption and aeration.

- pH regulation: Humic acids buffer the pH value, which enables better availability of micronutrients.

2. promote plant growth:

- Stronger roots: humic acids stimulate the growth and development of roots, which improves water and nutrient uptake.

- Increased yield: Plants treated with humic acids often show better health, higher resistance and increased yields.

- Protection against stress: Drought, salt stress or other stress factors can be mitigated by the application of humic acids.

3. promote sustainability:

- Reduced fertiliser requirements: improved nutrient efficiency can reduce the need for fertilisers.

- Carbon storage: Humic acids increase the organic carbon content in the soil. This makes the soil a carbon sink and contributes to climate stability.

- Soil remediation: Degraded soils can be improved and revitalised with humic acid-containing products.

HUMINTECH: Innovation for agriculture

HUMINTECH specialises in the development of humic acid-based solutions that are suitable for both conventional and organic farming systems. Here is an overview of some of the products:

Soil conditioners: products such as PERLHUMUS® Granules increase the organic matter in the soil and improve its structure.

Liquid humic substances: such as HS®-300BIO BASIC can be applied directly to the soil. This makes additional nutrients available for plant nutrition.

Seed treatment: Preparations such as HUMINSEED® Liquid are used to coat seeds, improving germination behaviour and strengthening seedlings.

HUMINTECH is at the forefront of this development, offering innovative products that help farmers increase their yields while protecting the environment.

The future of agriculture lies in solutions that take equal account of soil, plants and the environment - and humic acids play a key role in this.