Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Hasan Burak Macit, Sales and Marketing Manager at Turkish propagator İrgeler, explains the rationale: "Although the region is situated at an altitude of 900 metres and is one of Turkey's colder areas, we chose it because the amount of sunshine is virtually the same
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Riccardo Russo, Vifra: “Managing the full water cycle starts with water quality for the crop and continues with reusing water whenever possible" Water management is an integral part of modern greenhouse operations, driven by increasing attention to resource efficiency and stricter recirculation requirements. "Managing the
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com From photobiology to dynamic lighting strategies in greenhouse production Greenhouse growers are working in conditions where crop performance and energy use must be managed at the same time. Light intensity affects photosynthesis, biomass accumulation, and yield, while spectrum influences morphology, flowering, rooting, and nutritional composition. The interaction
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Irrigation tip of the month for April "Maintaining the right vegetative–generative balance while protecting root health" April is one of the most demanding months for greenhouse tomato growers in Central Europe, where rapid crop development coincides with unpredictable spring weather. Drainage levels around 30–
Market Intelligence
Source: HD.com New variety of midi cucumbers grown under LED New variety of midi cucumbers grown under LED A grower based in Erica, in the Dutch province of Drenthe, has been cultivating midi cucumbers for the Eastern European market for many years. Jop shares his experiences in the midi
Nutrients & Substrate
Source: VFD.com Coir substrate demand grows as India’s protected‑cultivation footprint expands "Polyhouse growers and first-time hydroponic entrepreneurs make up the bulk of our customer base" Demand for coir substrates in India has been growing at an estimated 15–20% per year over recent seasons, fuelled
Nutrients & Substrate
Source: HD.com "From monitoring to direct crop steering" Weighing system becomes scalable for pepper and eggplant growers Is it possible to manage irrigation in pepper cultivation based on data? During the past winter period, several systems were installed at pepper and eggplant growers, who are now gaining
Energy & Sustainability
Source: VFD.com Improving energy efficiency for vertical growers While smart vertical farms enable stable year-round crop production by efficiently utilizing urban spaces, they face economic limitations due to high energy consumption and operational costs. To this end, an integrated time-series dataset was constructed using environmental data (temperature, humidity, soil
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com UK company eyes £300 million market Pilot initiative to test transparent solar films in West Africa UK company NextGen Nano has announced plans for a pilot agrivoltaics initiative in West Africa using its PolyPower™ transparent organic solar film technology. The pilot project is designed to demonstrate the
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Raising greenhouse height: a strategic choice for growers Raising greenhouse height: a strategic choice for growers The greenhouse industry in the Netherlands is in constant development. "Anyone who asks why they would raise a greenhouse quickly discovers that extra height directly contributes to yield, flexibility, and
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Synergies between dehumidification and hermetic screens As energy prices continue to fluctuate and sustainability targets tighten, greenhouse growers are increasingly turning to advanced climate‑control technologies to reduce energy consumption. This article highlights two of these technologies — modern dehumidification systems and hermetic screens — and how they work
Facility Design
Source: HD.com Located at an altitude of 680 metres, the site benefits from climate conditions that support plant development. The plantation covers one hectare and includes around 5,000 plants. Production is currently estimated at around 80% organic, with plans to transition toward full organic production. Yield potential is