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Plant care

Bring back the ecological balance in your soil

Rich soil life is essential for strong, resilient plants, but agriculture often suffers from poor soil health due to the negative effects of pesticides, chemical fertilisers, soil erosion, and nutrient loss. Adopting farming practices based on natural principles, including the use of insect-based fertiliser, can improve soil life and bring the food system back into balance with nature.

Key challenges facing fertiliser producers

At Protix, we understand the challenges facing fertiliser manufacturers: declining soil biodiversity, increasing soil erosion and the loss of plant uptakable nutrients. Our sustainable insect ingredients can help address these fertiliser producer challenges and help develop productive and environmentally friendly farming practises.

Decrease of (soil) biodiversity

Soil erosion

Loss of nutrients

Benefits of black soldier fly solutions

Black soldier fly frass or fertiliser feeds plants with essential nutrients, stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms through chitin, and improves soil structure with organic matter. Backed by numerous scientific research and studies, these benefits make black soldier fly frass or fertiliser an excellent insect solution.

  • Stimulates growth of microorganisms

    The chitin found in insect exoskeletons is a natural component of soil. It stimulates beneficial microorganisms in the soil, such as B. subtilis, protozoa, mycorrhiza and actinomycetes.

  • Improves soil structure

    Insect solutions provide a high concentration of organic matter, enhancing soil structure, water holding capacity, aeration and overall soil quality.

  • Feeds plants with nutrients

    Insect solutions provide valuable nutrients like chitin and phosphate, enabling plants to thrive naturally.

Our science-backed portfolio

Backed by impressive scientific research, our portfolio includes sustainable frass and fertilisers. Together with our customers, we are working hard to develop a whole range of fertilisers that promote resilient plants and are natural.

Partnering with Protix: Van der Knaap Ecoconsultancy

“Protix is technologically the most advanced partner in insect-based fertiliser for us.” – Theo van der Knaap, Owner Van der Knaap Ecoconsultancy

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Reach out to our plant care pros

We have a team of plant care specialists ready to assist you. Contact us to explore how our products can enhance your fertiliser offerings and support new product development.