News & Calendar Greenhouse Horticulture
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Model calculates mixtures with peat alternatives
October 31, 2023 - The use of peat in potting soil and substrate is under pressure. That is why producers are looking for alternative ingredients. The aim is for... -
Registration 4th Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge is open
October 31, 2023 - Registration for the 4th edition of the International Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge starts 1 November. This edition, Wageningen University &... -
Update Quantitative Information (KWIN) shows major price changes in greenhouse horticulture
October 30, 2023 - In recent years, greenhouse horticulture has faced significant price increased in durable production assets, interest rates, energy and labour,... -
Good results of Fundamental System Leap in Zantedeschia
October 13, 2023 - The cultivation of Zantedeschia tubers can be shortened considerably by growing in a greenhouse. A proportion of the tubers are ready for sale after 1... -
App analyses tomato appearance within seconds
October 12, 2023 - For researchers and breeders it is important to measure and record the characteristics of a fruit. This is now done manually, which is time-consuming... -
Low chill strawberry varieties produce more with less energy
October 2, 2023 - Traditional strawberry varieties for the greenhouse have two significant production peaks. To achieve this, the plants need a cold period in winter... -
What is the best cultivation strategy in a vertical farm?
October 2, 2023 - Vertical farming takes place in a fully controlled environment with minimal space use and without the use of chemical crop protection products. It is... -
Signify and WUR continue collaboration in IDC-LED
September 28, 2023 - Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) and Wageningen University & Research are extending their collaboration in the Innovation & Demonstration Center in... -
Dehumidification with latent heat recovery looks promising
September 18, 2023 - High humidities of the greenhouse air reduces crop transpiration and nutrient uptake and increases the risk on fungal diseases.. That is why growers... -
New coating ensures high energy savings in greenhouse
September 18, 2023 - A newly developed coating on the greenhouse glass can save energy up to 20%. The coating (low_ε) is 'baked' on the outside of the glass and...