Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Understanding greenhouse environmental control systems As energy and labor costs continue to rise, greenhouse and high tunnel growers are increasingly interested in automating their heating, cooling and ventilation with environmental control systems. Here are some of the most common questions that we get from growers that are
Controls & Automation
Source: HD.com "The projects are increasingly being planned as integrated systems that combine structure, climate control, irrigation, fertigation and data infrastructure, rather than as separate technical components added in phases." © Rayyan Future of protected cultivation Ihab explains that greenhouse developments are shifting toward designs that can accommodate
Nutrients & Substrate
Source: VFD.com "A new alternative for greenhouses and growing tables adapted to Latin America" In Central America, where horticultural production contends with high radiation levels, humidity, heavy rainfall, and increasingly demanding commercial quality standards, protected environment structures are no longer an investment reserved for highly technical operations.
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Sollum's new energy management solution to be launched at Cultivate this year Forecast-driven lighting and energy management as next phase of greenhouse LED control Greenhouse lighting software continues to evolve from basic fixture control into intelligent lighting management platforms that combine crop, weather, and energy
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com This will determine the suitability of ClearVue Technologies' transparent photovoltaic glazing technology for controlled-environment agriculture in one of the world's most demanding climates. While the initial order is worth about $15,000, successful measurement and verification testing could support participation in the Qatar government&
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Australia: Airport vertical farm project nears completion Thanks! Building an automated vertical farm inside an airport precinct was never going to follow a conventional construction path. Partnering with Stacked Farm and Melbourne Airport on an automated indoor farm, food and beverage building specialist Total Construction worked to
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Zha Xudong, who leads the project on behalf of the owner, confirmed that formal planning and design commenced in early 2024. Zu Guocheng, General Manager of Beijing Oriental Technologies Ltd., the designer & manufacturer of the project, this project combines semi-closed greenhouse design, automated climate management, supplementary
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com © Harvest House Many tasks in the fruiting vegetable supply chain have already been automated, but working with pepper plants remains complex. To address this, the two organizations are investigating what humanoid robots can add to greenhouse operations. The HAC, officially opened on July 2 at the Mechatronica
Energy & Sustainability
Source: VFD.com That's why our development focuses on reducing energy demand through lighting and climate management while using automation to improve labor productivity." Although greenhouse markets differ around the world, many of the challenges are becoming increasingly similar. "Growers are looking for technologies that reduce
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Using computer simulations to model light and water use in an indoor vertical farm Indoor vertical farming is a promising solution for sustainable urban food production, but its energy demand is strongly affected by the coupled operation of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification systems. The
Crop Science
Source: VFD.com "It retains water without losing air porosity, works within a pH range suited to the crop, typically between 5.5 and 6.8, and starts from a clean medium with no pathogens and no prior agronomic history, which reduces the uncertainty associated with soils that have
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Whether introducing new production strategies, reviewing crop performance or seeking external technical input, growers benefit most when objectives are clearly defined and measurable. He adds that achieving improvements depends on clear expectations and practical implementation, with communication, trust and accurate information forming the basis for effective technical