Bruisma Bio became organic in 1999 when Jan Bruisma saw the neighbours at that time also cultivated organically and that this could be a good cultivation option. There was no turning back. Since they’re stopped using chemicals on their fields, they’ve seen an increase on insect biodiversity. They also grow cover crops and us organic manure to fertilize their fields. They currently cultivate 90 hectares with crops as potatoes, celeriac, broccoli, and shallots.

They want to produce from nature and let research be directed towards that. Up until now that has been very limited. They want to be able to prove about capturing C02 in the soil which contributes to a much better soil life, reduce the greenhouse effect, and enable the soils even more to produce healthy food again in which a range of minerals is again abundantly present.

Jan supplies broccoli for Nimble.