Data-driven lighting for autonomous growing Better quality products. A larger harvest. Improved planning to predict crop yields. Better control of costs, including energy and labor. Today, a new age is…
An emergency proclamation has sparked the new motivation for California growers to make facility upgrades. Early last year, the California Public Utilities Commission introduced the Market Access Program (MAP), a…
Annually, indoor and greenhouse growers produce significantly more lbs/ft3 of canopy compared to open field. It is a fact that we have learned how to improve crop productivity over the…
Grower has greenhouse partially filled with solar panels A grower from Velden recently had over 7,600 solar panels installed on his greenhouse, accounting for over 1.3 hectares of greenhouse cover.…
The paint on heating pipes in greenhouses is constantly exposed to humidity, residues, and mechanical loads. As a result of this wear and tear, the pipes become less reflective, and…
Two of the most respected names in horticulture team up: Priva and Signify enter into a partnership with Priva Academy. The training program will be expanded to include LED grow…
Looking to advance in your cannabis cultivation career? As a former head grower for a leading MSO, Maggie reviews the five crucial skills you’ll need to succeed as a Cultivation…
Tomato grower Bryte, from ‘s-Gravenzande in the Netherlands, plans to transition to full LED this summer with the help of Philips horticulture LED solutions. The company has been trialing LED…
Is an apple harvesting robot really all that futuristic? This video shows that considerable progress is being made in harvest robotics. The Californian company Advanced.Farm’s harvesting robot can already pick…
For a good part of the year, the level of natural light is below optimal for most crops. Any additional light that then enters the greenhouse contributes to improved production…