Jacob

Bamboo, the fastest growing grass, offers significant environmental advantages like its CO₂ sequestration and oxygen production. Beyond carbon capture, bamboo enhances soil quality by efficiently absorbing nitrate, retaining water, preventing erosion, and promoting soil regeneration. With a lifespan of 60 to 100 years, bamboo requires only one-time planting and rapidly regrows after harvesting, making it a highly renewable resource. Bamboo serves as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil-based materials like concrete, steel, and PVC. Its year-round greenery fosters a biodiverse ecosystem, supporting plants, mushrooms, insects, and animals while efficiently retaining water.

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About our carbon farmer

Jacob is one of the largest farmers in the south of the Netherlands, with over 600 hectares of farmland in The Netherlands and Belgium, primarily used for potato cultivation. By planting bamboo, he is transitioning to a new crop, aiming for sustainable and future-proof farming.