The variety of life in and around the soil — from bacteria and worms to birds and plants.
The greater the diversity, the more resilient the ecosystem and the better our fields can withstand drought or disease.

A fermented mix of organic material such as grass, leaves or verge cuttings, often enriched with minerals like shell grit or lava meal.
Bokashi feeds soil life, improves structure and increases organic matter content.

The process of capturing and storing carbon (CO₂) from the atmosphere in soil or biomass.
A healthy, living soil actively contributes to mitigating climate change.

Managing land (and waterways) in such a way that residual flows — such as cuttings, green waste, leaves, soil and sediment — are not seen as waste but as valuable raw materials.
These materials are reused locally or regionally, for example in soil improvement, composting or biobased applications.
The goal is to close natural cycles, improve soil and environmental quality, and conserve resources.

Decomposed plant residues, food waste and other organic materials transformed into natural fertiliser.
Compost nourishes the soil and helps it retain moisture.

Broad strips of wildflowers and herbs along arable fields.
They attract pollinators and natural predators of crop pests, increasing biodiversity and protecting crops.
No fertilisers or crop protection agents are applied, preventing nutrients and residues from entering ditches and waterways.

A natural cultivation system where trees, shrubs and herbs grow together, strengthening one another to produce healthy and flavourful foods.

Crops that are not harvested but sown to improve soil quality.
They capture carbon in the soil and bind nutrients such as nitrate and phosphate, preventing leaching.
Their roots loosen compacted layers and enhance water infiltration and aeration.

A renewable fuel made from vegetable oils and fats.
HVO diesel replaces conventional diesel and significantly reduces CO₂ emissions.

A cultivation method where the soil is not or barely ploughed, protecting fungi, worms and bacteria vital for a healthy and airy soil.

A perennial crop that captures and stores large amounts of CO₂ in its roots.
It grows without artificial fertilisers or pesticides and helps improve soil structure.

An independent certification for projects that demonstrably remove and store CO₂ in the soil over the long term.
VP Landbouw’s Miscanthus fields are ONCRA-certified.

A form of agriculture that restores rather than depletes nature.
By feeding the soil, stimulating biodiversity and strengthening natural processes, farming becomes more resilient, climate-friendly and beneficial to people and the environment.