Welcome to the August edition of Stenon news!
This month brings some outstanding updates: Stenon has been named a finalist for the German Sustainability Award 2025, recognizing our contribution to sustainable transformation in agriculture. We’re also highlighting exciting developments with our partners, Eurasia Group in Kazakhstan and North Kyrgyzstan, who now offer tailored service packages supported by a convenient online calculator, and Agrotech in Greece, where we’ve launched the fully localized Greek version of our website.
In addition, our Reading Tips section takes a closer look at the climate impact of nitrogen fertilizers, underlining the urgent need to reduce inputs without compromising yields, a challenge Stenon’s real-time soil analysis is uniquely equipped to solve.
Stay tuned and enjoy the read!
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We are honored to announce that Stenon has been selected as a finalist for the German Sustainability Award (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis) 2025 in the category Agriculture & Fishery.
This recognition highlights the contribution of our real-time soil data technology to advancing sustainable transformation in agriculture helping farmers worldwide reduce nitrogen inputs, cut emissions, and protect soil health while maintaining productivity and profitability.
Being named a finalist for one of Europe’s most prestigious sustainability awards is a significant achievement and a testament to the dedication of the entire Stenon team. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to reaching this milestone.
The winners will be announced in December during the award ceremony in Düsseldorf. We look forward to the event and to continuing our mission of driving sustainable impact in agriculture.
Eurasia Group Launches Service Packages and Online Calculator for Stenon Soil Analysis
For all clients of Eurasia Group in Kazakhstan and North Kyrgyzstan who have not yet adopted Stenon’s technology, our exclusive partner offers a range of service packages tailored to the specific needs of each business. To make planning even easier, Eurasia Group has introduced an online calculator that allows you to instantly calculate the cost of soil analysis or Stenon equipment rental – convenient, fast, and designed to help you manage your budget in advance.
This year alone, more than 180,000 hectares were analyzed across the country, and with the fall season approaching, we encourage growers to book services early to avoid the peak-season rush.
If you are not yet a customer of Eurasia Group in Kazakhstan, contact us and we will be glad to connect you with our exclusive partner to secure the best offers.
Stenon Expands in Greece with Fully Localized Website
To further support the clients of our partner Agrotech in Greece, Stenon has launched the Greek version of our website. Now, growers across the country can access a full overview of our technology and explore success stories from agricultural businesses worldwide that have already adopted it.
Our partnership approach goes beyond providing innovative solutions. At Stenon, we ensure everything is tailored to each specific market—from calibrating our technology to local soils, to adjusting fertilizer recommendations for regional crops and agronomic practices, and providing localized training and onboarding through our customer support team. All marketing materials, hardware, and software are also fully adapted to guarantee the best user experience.
If you are interested in learning how Stenon can help strengthen agriculture in your region, please get in touch with us.
Agricultural news spanning the globe
This month, we’re spotlighting the climate impact of nitrogen fertilizers and the opportunities for more sustainable production. Recent research highlights just how large this footprint is.
A 2022 Scientific Reports study revealed that the global synthetic nitrogen fertilizer supply chain generated an estimated 1.13 Gt CO₂e in 2018, equal to 10.6% of agricultural emissions worldwide. Interestingly, about 39% of these emissions came from fertilizer production, while the majority, around 59%, originated in the field, mainly as nitrous oxide. These findings underline how reducing nitrogen use by 20–40% while maintaining yields can significantly cut emissions across the entire chain, from manufacturing to application.
Meanwhile in Brazil, Embrapa (2025) examined the Amazonian Robusta coffee region and found that nitrogen fertilizers account for nearly 80% of emissions in coffee production, contributing almost 3 000 kg CO₂e/ha/year. Yet thanks to the crop’s strong carbon sequestration capacity, coffee still delivers a positive climate balance—absorbing about 2.3 times more CO₂ than it emits. In one of the world’s largest agricultural economies, reducing nitrogen inputs without compromising yields represents a powerful opportunity to scale carbon-negative production.
As these studies show, nitrogen fertilizer use is one of the largest drivers of agricultural emissions making it clear that reducing inputs without sacrificing yield is key to climate progress. Stenon’s real-time soil analysis provides exactly this solution, helping farmers cut fertilizer use, lower CO₂ emissions, and secure profitability. Contact us to learn more.
About Stenon
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, Stenon GmbH is the global leader in real-time digital soil data. Our innovative device, FarmLab, provides essential soil insights to optimize yields, improve soil health, and reduce input costs. Designed for input retailers, machinery dealers, agricultural consultants, and food producers, we empower businesses to drive efficiency, sustainability, and success across the agricultural value chain.
More about Stenon at www.stenon.io