Farmers in Beekdaelen get discounts on seeds that make their land stronger

Key Takeaway

The municipality of Beekdaelen is once again participating in the national 1,001ha campaign. Farmers and landowners can order biodiverse seed mixtures at a discount. These green manure crops protect soil, boost biodiversity, and reduce the need for artificial fertilizer after harvest season.

Great news for farmers and landowners in Beekdaelen: the 1,001ha campaign is back! Once again this year, you can order special seed mixtures at a discount that protect and strengthen your land after harvest.

So what do these seed mixtures actually do? Here is the simple version:

🌱 They protect your soil during winter against erosion and drying out
🐝 They attract insects and boost biodiversity
💪 They capture nitrogen from the air, so you need less artificial fertilizer
🌧️ They make your land more resilient against extreme weather

The municipality is co-funding this national campaign by LTO Nederland and Urgenda. Alderman Peter Janssen calls it practical and achievable: a healthy soil is the foundation for the future of our agriculture and living environment.

Farmers who participated before are enthusiastic. They see their soil quality improve and save on fertilizer costs. Joining is easy: order your seeds through groenbemesters.1001ha.nl.

The 1,001ha campaign captures thousands of extra tons of CO2 in the soil annually because green manure crops build up organic matter. A single hectare of well-managed green manure can store up to 1,500 kilograms of CO2 per year, meaning participating farmers in Beekdaelen collectively achieve a measurable climate impact at no extra cost.