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The event will be held from 9 to 11 June at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre. Vision Stage On Tuesday, 9 June, from 10:15 to 11:00 AM, Annie van de Riet (AVAG) will moderate a session titled 'How Controlled Environment Agriculture helps feeding and greening the world.' This is followed from 11:00 to 11:45 AM by 'The Dutch Diamond as basis of success,' presented by Anneke van de Kamp (TKI Horticulture & Starting Materials), Richard Harrison (Wageningen University & Research), Ton van Dalen (Oxyn), and Simkje Kruidering (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature).
Greentech) Data & Tech Stage (Tech World) On Wednesday, 10 June from 1:45 to 2:30 PM, Niels van der Geest (Delphy), Paolo de Heer (TNO), and Brigit den Bakker (Delphy) will present 'Optimised autonomous steering of greenhouses on both global and local level,' moderated by Eric Poot (Delphy). Greentech) Crops/VF Stage (Green World) On Wednesday, 10 June from 12:00 to 12:45 PM, Reinier Wolterbeek (ONNA Greens), Goncalo Cabrita (Periplo Innovation), Laura van de Kreeke (Growy), and Tisha Livingston (Infinite Acres) will present 'Survival of the fittest,' moderated by Rebekka Boekhout (Phyto by RCB B.V.).
Greentech) Medicinal Plants Stage (Green World) On Tuesday, 9 June from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM, Sonny Moerenhout (Cultivators), Diego Perez (Organic Remedies), Autumn Karcey (Cultivo Inc), and Brady Green (Dalgety) will present 'Insights from Cannabis Growers Around the World.' On Wednesday, 10 June from 2:15 to 3:00 PM, Sonny Moerenhout (Cultivators), Ryan Wankel (Cultiwool), Wesley Petzer (Atami), and Ben Nikaj (Grodan) will present 'Mastering the Root Zone: Strategies for Optimized Plant Health and Growth.' © RAI Amsterdam B.V. UAE's 7th Global Vertical Farming Show rescheduled to April 2027 Bringing talent, tech and growth to GreenTech Amsterdam Vertical farming in the Netherlands: New business cases and hybrid approaches Texas A&M assistant professor leads push to breed crops specifically designed for indoor farms Japan’s Prime Minister meets with Foodtech Companies as the country eyes demand creation You can predict the outcomes of the World Cup until 21:00 on 11 June in the Fresh Publishers World Cup 2026 pool Bringing microgreens and summer menu solutions to the National Restaurant Association Show IFPA opens registration for 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show Predict the pool matches, the world champion, and the top scorer in the Fresh Publishers World Cup 2026 Pool!
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 quality, which is exactly the kind of controllable efficiency gain a facility can build on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does substrate sensing matter in free-drain strawberry systems?
Because drain percentage tells a grower what already happened, while substrate moisture and EC data show root-zone conditions directly. That makes it easier to cut water loss without guessing.
What is the operator takeaway from this trial?
If the thresholds are understood well enough, growers can reduce drain water materially while protecting yield and fruit quality, which makes sensing an operational tool instead of a reporting tool.
