John Landschoot: ‘We are strongly focused on reducing energy consumption’
As both mechanical engineer and the son of a ‘cash crop’ farmer, Johnny Landschoot had a solid foundation for becoming owner and operator of
Viktor Topchii: ‘We’re not just a farm, we’re a pharmaceutical facility’
As a producer of medicinal crops, GroVida has to comply with exceptionally strict regulations in terms of both security and hygiene. Viktor Topchii explains
“I get goose bumps from such evenly coloured tomatoes”
The air above an energy screen is much drier than that below it. Currently around 20 companies in The Netherlands are making use of
Intensive screening promotes transpiration from the top
Reducing energy consumption in greenhouses is associated with higher humidity levels. Many growers are concerned that this could make the crop less active, impacting
CropObserver offers growers more insight into a plant’s growth process
Growers are, of course, keen to ensure that their crops grow as optimally and quickly as possible. An efficient – or more efficient –
Dehumidifier boosts yields, cuts disease pressure and saves energy
A giant dehumidifier in cherry tomato grower Robert van Koppen’s greenhouse in Kwintsheul (Westland, the Netherlands) keeps the RH below the critical value of
OK Plant opts for triple screen to boost quality even further
Next Generation Growing has played a major role in the choices Dutch orchid grower Rob Olsthoorn of OK Plant is making for the new
Slowing down crop transpiration cuts energy consumption
The focus of energy savings usually lies in technology. But the crop itself offers numerous opportunities to economise on energy consumption. Many research results
Combining two vertical fans makes for more even climate
Assimilation lights give off a lot of heat which stays at the top of the greenhouse when you would rather have it down near
First grower sheds more light on anti-condensation coating
In the past, greenhouse roof light transmittance has always been measured when the roof was dry. But a greenhouse roof spends half the year
Pioneering climate control solution in tomato greenhouse
Golden Fresh Farms, based in Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA, is a high-tech tomato producer selling to leading grocery retailers in North America. In Greenhouses spoke
Strengthening the Lebanese horticulture sector
We are working with Lebanese researchers to build mono tunnels that will improve vegetable production and simultaneously reduce water consumption. Yields of tomatoes and
Strong tomato crop with less gas in 2SaveEnergy greenhouse
In a Cappricia crop in the 2SaveEnergy Greenhouse, we are seeing how far we can go with limited ventilation. Among other things, an average
Good start to cucumber cultivation in Chinese Solar Greenhouse
There are around one million hectares of greenhouses in China. Many of these are so-called ‘’Solar Greenhouses’: greenhouses with a wall that stores solar
‘New approach to climate control whets the appetite for more’
Dutch growers who are directly involved in research into Next Generation Growing soon discover that they can apply small parts of it to their
Transpiration is driver behind cooling and uptake and transport of nutrients
The plant can’t function without transpiration. But sometimes it can be somewhat less. Also less than is commonly used commercially. There are plenty of
Smart CO2 dosing by listening to the plant
The gas carbon dioxide (CO2) is a raw material for photosynthesis. From this, together with water, the plant makes sugars and other compounds. Therefore
Simply hanging the fans will not deliver best results
Good air circulation in the greenhouse is an energy efficient alternative to using the minimum pipe rail for growers working with Next Generation Growing.
Young fruits pull so hard, flowers above abort
Sweet peppers arrive in waves. New fruits lure so many assimilates towards them that the flowers above them abort. This article provides various suggestions
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