At Tradin Organic, we believe that regenerative organic farming is key to growing healthy and nutritious food ingredients for now and for future generations. Regenerative organic practices go beyond the organic certification and help to restore and improve soil health. On top of this, regenerative agriculture helps to sequester carbon from the air into our soils, which is crucial to combat climate change. Only if we protect our soils, will we be able to grow enough nutritious food to feed our planet. We are proud to be working with some of the world’s most innovative organic farmers, who are pioneering regenerative practices at their farms. We are committed to support our farmers to adopt regenerative practices and protect the health of their soils.
Closing the Loop
Our organic citrus juice suppliers in South Africa are truly passionate about growing organic citrus in a regenerative way. Over the years, they have developed a system of regenerative practices to help build a healthy and productive soil. This ingenious system involves a closed cycle and lots of manure. The farmers grow lucerne (alfalfa) as a forage crop. Part of the lucerne is fed to the cows that live on the farm and these four-legged employees also get to feast on the left over citrus pulp and peels from the processing of the citrus juice. The cows are in charge of producing manure, a key ingredient for compost. The compost helps to add nutrients to the soil and restore the soil quality in a natural way. This closed-loop system helps to keep waste to a minimum and promotes soil health.
