Kazakhstan: Qaztomat to expand with 10 hectare LED-lit tomato greenhouse
Source: HD.com
Kazakhstan: Qaztomat to expand with 10 hectare LED-lit tomato greenhouse Thanks! The project will increase Qaztomat's total greenhouse area from 30 to 40 hectares, further strengthening its position as a leading producer of fresh tomatoes in the region.
Located in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan, Qaztomat operates a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex that produces more than 15,000 tons of tomatoes annually and employs approximately 450 people. Advanced climate control systems, hydroponic cultivation, water recirculation and automation help maintain optimal growing conditions despite extreme outdoor temperatures.
For the new expansion, Qaztomat selected Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force across 10 hectares. We are proud to support their expansion with Philips LED lighting and contribute to reliable, year-round tomato production in one of the world's most challenging greenhouse climates." When evaluating available LED solutions, Qaztomat focused not only on energy efficiency, but also on the experience and reliability of its technology partner.
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.
