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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 …
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“Quality is our guideline and we are continuously striving for better”
More than ten years ago the Austrian horticultural families Kainz and Mayer decided to join forces and set up a new business. Their aim …
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Radiation monitor improves understanding of plant processes
A new online app quantifies the effect of radiated heat loss on crop temperature and energy loss from the greenhouse in a simple, user-friendly …
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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 …
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Energy-saving screens can now be compared objectively
Screen suppliers each have their own methods of determining the energy-saving performance of their screens, making it very hard for the grower to compare …
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Hybrid lighting ramps up alstroemeria yields
Hoogenboom Alstroemeria in Nieuwe Wetering in the Netherlands expanded its grow light system last year. In one section of the greenhouse they have installed …
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Two-day excursion to innovative Dutch greenhouses
The Dutch greenhouse sector is continuously innovating. In addition, the nurseries and research centres are keen to share their knowledge and experiences with growers …
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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 …
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First tentative steps with biochar turn out positive
Biochar is a type of charcoal which looks set to become widely available on the market in future. This product could have potential for …
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‘We are committed to high standards of quality, food safety and sustainability’
Founded in 1971, Mexican vegetable grower Agrícola Zarattini is a family business that produces peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, asparagus and strawberries. Having started out with …