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HVC energy supplier launches trial for capturing Bio-CO2
HVC is currently installing a capture installation for Bio-CO2 in Alkmaar as a demo trial for the bio-energy power plant. The Bio-CO2 will be …
Automate the sticking of cuttings
AutoStix is a revolutionary system designed by Viscon to automate the sticking of cuttings using a patented transplanter and innovative biodegradable strips. AutoStix is …
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 …
Unique pull wire installation robot
Thanks to the unique pull wire installation robot, working at great heights and installation faults are no longer an issue. Nowadays no greenhouse is …
Smart automatic guided vehicle in ultra-low body
In the ornamental industry, mixing and shipping goods on CC trolleys is highly labour-intensive. Growers dislike these trolleys because of their inferior manoeuvrability and …
Tool for accurately estimating vine tomato crops
The Plantalyzer is a unique tool for accurately estimating vine tomato crops. It counts the number of vine tomatoes on the plant in the …
Effect of disinfectants on quality of irrigation water
A range of chemicals are used to keep greenhouse pipework clean. They include bleach, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine dioxide and ECA water. Growers are concerned …
Thinking about light in new project
Plants, insects, fungi and people perceive light colour and intensity via different organs and pigments. The human eye is particularly sensitive to green light, …
HortiNext and the GDPR
After all the emails you have received about the GDPR in the past few weeks, we would like to share our response to these …
Plant small plants with robot arms
The ISO Robot Plug Planting Machine is a machine with robot arms that can plant small plants in the ground from a plug tray. …