Articles Archive

February 11, 2025
Intelligent Philips LED lighting at J&A Chrysanten optimizes production and energy efficiency
Philips help optimize chrysanthemum production and make it more sustainable
A holistic approach in a full LED tomato trial resulted in a 50% reduction in heat input
January 29, 2025
A holistic approach in a full LED tomato trial resulted in a 50% reduction in heat input
Philips Horticulture LED Solutions and partners collaborated on a trial to help tomato growers find a solution for cultivating a full-LED winter lit crop with a low heat input without impacting yield or quality.
January 28, 2025
AP4 Porometer by Delta-T Devices
The AP4 Porometer measures stomatal aperture in terms of leaf conductance to water vapour.
Greenhouse Production in the Future – Mike Nichols
December 16, 2024
Greenhouse Production in the Future – Mike Nichols
No-venting in greenhouse pushes tomato yield to 160kg per m2
December 15, 2024
(Video of session now available) Excellent online webinar hosted by De Ruiter/Bayer Australia 
North and South American Tomato Growers Share ToBRFV Experiences
An observation about Chlorosis effecting Tomato Plants. 
December 3, 2024
An observation about Chlorosis effecting Tomato Plants. 
Has applying a coating contributed to an increased uptake in nutrient and were we too slow to react?
Design a Semi Closed Greenhouse with Hortinergy
December 3, 2024
Design a Semi Closed Greenhouse with Hortinergy
Hortenergy is an online software that helps to design the most suitable and energy efficient greenhouse.
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is now a reality— Onsite CO2 generation scalable for both large and small operations
December 2, 2024
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is now a reality— Onsite CO2 generation scalable for both large and small operations
Skytree’s Camille Hanna and Ot Messemake unveil Skytree’s potential roadmap for New Zealand growers and other industrial users of food-grade CO2. The presentation showcased innovative solutions for capturing CO₂ directly from the air. Skytree offers DAC units: one powered entirely by electricity and a hybrid model that combines electricity and heat, ideal for businesses already utilizing heating or boiler systems.
Excellent online webinar hosted by De Ruiter/Bayer Australia 
December 2, 2024
Excellent online webinar hosted by De Ruiter/Bayer Australia 
North and South American Tomato Growers Share ToBRFV Experiences
Increasing year-round Capsicum yields through advanced LED lighting
November 19, 2024
Increasing year-round Capsicum yields through advanced LED lighting
Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) enter the fourth year of their trial to boost pepper production with LED lighting