A Perrennial crop for sustainable
energy and long-term value.
Silphie, value from cultivation to processing.
Grown organically without the need of synthetic fertilisers and crop protection products.
Silphie is grown organically, without the use of synthetic fertilisers or chemical pesticides. This, combined with the fact that Silphie is a perennial crop, contributes to healthy soil, enhances biodiversity, and ensures a sustainable cultivation with a low environmental impact.
We facilitate the entire process;
from seed to fiber.
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Cultivation & Growing Advice
Silphie / Cup Plant is a perennial crop that has a slow start in the first year. For successful cultivation, we guide you through the preparation and sowing during this initial year.
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Biogas Process Advice & Silphie Mono Digestion
To produce stable fibers, your biogas process must be adjusted to Mono Silphie digestion. There are several preparations you should consider, such as piping, input systems, and pressing options for the digestate. Our professionals are ready to assist you.
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Silphie Maintenance Advice
Achieving an annual yield of 14–18 tons per hectare requires little effort. However, there are always soil- and climate-specific questions that we are happy to answer.
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Digestate Collection & Processing
Your digestate has value! We guarantee the off-take of your digestate through long-term contracts. Contact us for a non-binding discussion or offer.
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Silphie Harvest Off-Take
Wondering who can buy your harvest? We’re here to help. Silphie is still relatively new, but there are already numerous possibilities!
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End Product Advice
Interested in a sample of Silphie fibers? Looking for a truly sustainable application of Silphie fibers in your product? Let us know!
Why work with us?
At AIN, we are passionate about sustainable cultivation and exploring promising alternatives that can truly make an impact. Silphie / Cup Plant is one such crop for us: a perennial cultivation that not only contributes to healthier soil and enhanced biodiversity, but also offers opportunities for innovative applications, for example in the construction and substrate markets. Growing this crop supports a more sustainable agricultural system, while also being financially attractive for farmers. Together with our German partner AIH we have nearly 15 years of experience and a network spanning thousands of hectares, we succesfully guide our partners from cultivation to processing.
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Decades of Silphie Cultivation Experience
With nearly 15 years of experience and 12,000 hectares under cultivation, we are Europe’s largest advisor for the crop Silphie / Cup Plant.
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Cultivation & Off-Take Guarantee
Whether you are a grower, biogas producer, or fiber processor, our extensive network can always connect you with the right partners.
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Open & Transparent Collaboration
Silphie growers and processors think long-term — both for the planet and for each other. AIN stands for sustainable and enjoyable partnerships!
Stories of our partners
With Silphie, in spring I only need to apply organic fertiliser. Other than that, it requires no work. Cost-saving and excellent yields!
– Bert / grower
Silphie fibers are very stable and have an excellent nutrient balance for potting soil and substrates. Perfect for replacing peat!
– Hans / substrate processor
Silphie also delivers exceptionally high biogas yields. The cultivation is inexpensive, making my raw material costs very favorable. On top of that, my digestate also generates income.
– Ton / biogas producer
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Contact us
If you have any questions or remarks, we are always ready to assist you.
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A: Hoofdstraat 27, 7635LJ, Lattrop-Breklenkamp, The Netherlands.