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WUR and Tencent announce third autonomous greenhouse challenge

This time, multidisciplinary teams from around the world will use artificial intelligence to remotely produce lettuce.


Mucci Farms to collaborate on research with ecoation

Mucci Farms has introduced ecoation’s OKO Immersive platform into their operations and signed a two-year research agreement to help develop further products.


Dümmen Orange debuts poinsettia to honour Norwin Heimos

Dümmen Orange will be honouring the late legendary horticultural leader Norwin Heimos with the new “Norwin” poinsettia.
 
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Oreon

NEW MULTI-LAYER LED FIXTURE: OREON EMBRACE

The multi-layer fixture of Oreon is specifically designed for indoor and vertical farming. Where heat and humidity are often the biggest enemy in multi-layer cultivation, Oreon offers a sustainable solution: an actively water-cooled LED fixture for a stable grow climate. The Embrace ensures a high light uniformity thanks to the wide beam optics, the result is an even illumination of a large surface and fewer required fixtures. The Embrace can be equipped with a control functionality that allows the spectrum and light intensity to be dynamically adjustable.

Visit our website for more information or request a light plan. » Learn More
 
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Does green light penetrate deeper into the canopy?

There are several myths surrounding the specific light spectra used for growing crops and, more specifically, the use of white, green, or broad-spectrum light. Does green light penetrate deeper into the canopy? » Learn more
 
Feature 2

Ultrasonic cleaning of leafy greens more effective than just water: study

A new study has shown that gentle streams of water carrying sound and microscopic air bubbles can clean bacteria from salad leaves more effectively than current washing methods used by suppliers and consumers. » Learn more
 
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Ball Redbook

Ball Redbook, Volume 1: Greenhouses and Equipment, 18th Edition

This professional horticulture reference, which has been in print continuously since 1932, is fully revised and updated in this new edition.

Based on real-life experiences from industry professionals including growers and equipment and greenhouse manufacturers, the presented information covers all aspects of greenhouse equipment—the structures themselves, benches, irrigation, curtains, environmental controls, machination, and the greenhouse as a retail facility.

The most recent developments in greenhouse evolution are discussed, as are the varieties of available greenhouse structures, from freestanding and gutter-connected greenhouses to shade houses and open-roof greenhouses. Information on the business side of managing a greenhouse is provided, including how to market products and how to operate a retail store from a greenhouse. » Order now
 
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