Multiple sensors and app shed more light on slab root environment

Multiple sensors and app shed more light on slab root environment

Snack tomato nursery Vitensa of Vierpolders, the Netherlands, uses a monitoring system with multiple wireless slab sensors in two of its greenhouse sections in
Measuring fruit temperature at the Moors sweet pepper nursery in Someren. A simple infrared sensor does the job.

Smart sensors and dashboards are the future

Sensors that map all the processes in the greenhouse. Drones that perform tasks in the right place in response to clear commands. New technologies
Dosing smaller amounts more often may improve the root environment, get the water and fertilisers circulating faster and reduce the risk of blockages.

Watering less more often: downsizing on trend in irrigation

The increase in scale that has been taking place over the past ten years calls for a different way of watering. Including on the
The Precision Horticulture Programme was launched this year. It is a form of horticulture in which plants receive precisely the treatment they need.

Precision Horticulture Programme focuses on plant level

The Precision Horticulture Programme was launched this year. It is a form of horticulture in which plants receive precisely the treatment they need. In
Big boost in tomato production with exact substrate measurements

Big boost in tomato production with exact substrate measurements

“Passion for perfection” – that’s Dutch tomato growers Schenkeveld’s slogan, and not without good reason. Production and quality are already at a very high