Dutch greenhouse industry urgently needs water: there is consultation, but no solution yet

Source: VFD.com A ban on withdrawing surface water has been in effect in the region since August 5. "If the dikes weaken due to drought, the safety of the 1.25 million residents in our region is at stake." As a result, no freshwater is currently available

Extending the life of natural pest-control compounds is opening new options for greenhouse growers

Source: HD.com Extending the life of natural pest-control compounds is opening new options for greenhouse growers Natural pest-management compounds such as essential oils and pheromones can offer useful biological control options, but their volatility can limit persistence. "In a greenhouse, that weathering factor is largely removed,

Understanding absolute humidity in greenhouse climate control

Source: HD.com For example, air containing the same amount of moisture may measure 40% relative humidity at 29°C, but 100% relative humidity at 15°C. Your aspirated sensor box might be hanging 25 centimeters away from the crop, showing an RH of 85%. However, inside that boundary layer,

UK: Indoor growing takes root in rural Berkshire

Source: VFD.com They will grow without sunlight or soil and, the scientists say, will use 98% less water than traditional farming. Innovation Agritech Group (IAG) has designed and built the grow panels using full-spectrum LED lighting and automated closed-loop irrigation. Aeroponic beds do not use soil, instead

Philippines: DA-Davao gives hydroponics facility to PDLs

Source: VFD.com Philippines: DA-Davao gives hydroponics facility to PDLs Thanks! Rey Jhon Guadalquiver, a project engineer at DA-Davao, said that the department's goal is to modernize the agricultural sector and support inclusive development. "This project reflects our commitment to expanding access to modern, climate-

European tomato, pepper, and aubergine harvests on the rise

Source: HD.com Harvests are growing, with marked fluctuations The total harvest of the five fruit vegetables examined in the EU-27 rose from an average of 13.86 million tons in the period 2015–2017 to an average of 14.13 million tons in 2022–2024, an increase of

Multi-tunnel greenhouse project for vegetable breeder

Source: HD.com If you were looking for a news article, then it may have been deleted or moved. Why this matters: For operators, this is a water-management story. The useful signal is that direct substrate measurements can help cut drain loss materially without giving up yield or fruit

Philippines: Cultivating sustainability through semestral Hydroponics Harvest

Source: VFD.com Working hand in hand, participants harvested hydroponically grown vegetables after weeks of planting, monitoring, and maintaining the crops, demonstrating that environmental responsibility is best cultivated through experiential learning and collective action. The project transforms the hydroponics facility into a dynamic learning space where environmental stewardship, volunteerism, and

"At a certain light intensity, the plant starts to protect itself from too much energy"

Source: VFD.com "This is mostly a monitoring tool," says Daniel Bånkestad, R&D Manager at Heliospectra, describing the fluorescence sensor at the centre of this approach. "It's protective mechanisms that the plant uses to protect itself when it absorbs excess light, excess energy.

BioWorks expands biological toolbox to address evolving greenhouse challenges

Source: HD.com BioWorks expands biological toolbox to address evolving greenhouse challenges Greenhouse growers continue to face increasing pressure from pest and disease resistance, rising production costs, and abiotic stress. "A product that controls these unique 'weeds' without affecting plant quality and marketability will be an important

"Irrigation automation has allowed us to gain uniformity, traceability and production safety"

Source: HD.com Andalusian nursery: 25 years trusting in Conic irrigation carts and seeders from Smart Sowing Systems "Irrigation automation has allowed us to gain uniformity, traceability and production safety" The quality of a horticultural plant is determined long before it reaches the grower's operation, it

India: Year-round production methods aid rural growers

Source: VFD.com India: Year-round production methods aid rural growers Thanks! Around 200 farmers are actively engaged in commercial mushroom production across Kurukshetra, especially in the Pehowa block of the district. The mushroom farmers have adopted a robust production infrastructure consisting of 17 air-conditioned (AC) mushroom growing units