Weighing system becomes scalable for pepper and eggplant growers
Source: HD.com
As we provide the news for free, we are relying on revenues from our banners. That was the question that prompted sensor manufacturer Wireless Value to begin developing a solution.
In substrate producer Van der Knaap Group, the company found a partner to develop and test a weighing system, in a collaboration that proved successful. Wireless Value worked together with BBM Company to expand the system for practical use.
During the past winter period, several systems were installed at pepper and eggplant growers, who are now gaining experience with technology that generates absolute irrigation values. © Wireless Value Because the weighing system must not deviate from the other gutters in cultivation for optimal measurement results, it was ensured in the design that the substrate mat is well-ventilated within the weighing system.
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