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‘The multitude of solutions is too complex and hinders exchange of knowledge’
Roughly 60 to 70 greenhouses in the Netherlands have invested in air handling systems and they are all different. Growers who are interested in …
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First ask how heavy the roof washer should be
A grower is likely to have a problem if a slightly too heavy roof washer or chalking machine is driven over a greenhouse roof …
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Priva deleafing robot co-created with growers
Chances are big that the Priva Deleafing Robot will be the winner of the 2016 GreenTech Innovation Award. It is the first robot in …
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Coco peat and biochar are good alternatives for peat in potting soil
Most potting soils contain a large amount of peat. But clearly a turning point has been reached. More and more often growers, customers and …
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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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Patent on plant characteristics not without consequences
For half a century international plant breeders’ rights have brought stability and security to the breeding sector. These rights have protected breeders against unauthorised …
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‘Controlled removal of moisture results in energy savings’
By using a model to show the energy balance in a greenhouse you can see at a glance where the energy losses are likely …
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Optimal application of crop protection products depends on crop, pest and area
Different techniques are available for the application of crop protection products. A crop can be treated by spraying or by treating the air by …
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Regular control and maintenance of doors necessary
All sorts of doors are fitted within horticultural companies. These can be automatic doors such as overhead, high speed and sliding doors, but also …
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Plugs and trays replace containers and lead to more uniform plants
After a run-up of several years breeders and propagators of phalaenopsis are switching over to propagation in plugs. Meanwhile three Dutch suppliers of plugs …