WPA at Humintech

WPA visited Humintech, a company specialized in the production of humic substances based products. Humintech is actively engaged in addressing water and nutrient limtations in agricultural production systems: Several of Humintech’s products increase the soil’s water retention capacity and hinder fertilizers and pollutants from being leached into the groundwater. 

After a short welcome by the executive board, Humintech’s Technical and Sales Manager Dr. Yasser Dergham imparted the essentials and some outlooks of humic substances research. After the technical lecture, the students got to know practical applications and specific developments that have emerged from research. For this purpose, Dr. Dergham invited the students on a tour through Humintech’s production halls and expanded on particular products and their application. Last on the agenda was a short trip to Jackerath lookout. From here, the group enjoyed the imposing view on Garzweiler open cast lignite mine, from where Humintech is obtaining Leonardite, the source material for high quality humic substances.

We thank Humintech for the very warm welcome, the very tasteful lunch and the time to show us their interesting facilities.