In Almería, Spain, the Baños family optimizes the climate of Efinova's greenhouses with Svensson's Climate Solutions
In a corner of the vast expanse of greenhouses that cover the region of Almería, Spain, one of the most prominent horticultural areas in Europe, we find the greenhouses of the Baños family, who have been an example of how technology and innovation can make a difference in greenhouse crop production.
In conversation with… Anja Dieleman
Anja is a senior researcher in plant physiology at the Greenhouse Horticulture unit of Wageningen University & Research, with many years of experience in the field. She grew up on a farm in Groningen and initially studied agricultural plant cultivation at Wageningen, but switched to horticulture after discovering her passion for controlled plant growth. Since 2000, Anja has been with the Greenhouse Horticulture unit at Wageningen University & Research.
Creating an optimal climate for growing peppers in Almería with Harmony 3845 screen
In Almería, Spain, Enrique Peña, a pepper grower, has optimized his greenhouse with Svensson's Climate Solutions, enhancing the productivity and quality of his crops and demonstrating how innovation and efficient climate control can turn challenges in greenhouse agriculture into opportunities.
Even and stable light level with PARperfect at Kwekerij Bergcamp
Pot plant growers Robert and Walter van den Berg left nothing to chance with the recent construction of a 4.3 hectare greenhouse. Only the best systems were good enough and for that reason, the brothers opted for the PARperfect screen solution from Svensson.
In conversation with… Gretchen Schimelpfenig
Gretchen Schimelpfenig is one of those people who seem to fit more into their working week than many of us find time for in a month. She works with greenhouse owners on energy projects and accessing rebates and grants, and runs Cornell University’s GLASE Consortium on greenhouse lighting and control, speaks at green industry conferences, and plays first fiddle in the Hildegard String Quartet. From a Vermont forest home, she manages to combine an engineer’s optimism, with a deep-felt mission to reduce the climate impact of horticulture and the built world.
ClimaFlow VentilationJet Slim
Many growers want to grow more sustainable an often this means retrofitting new equipment. But while growing with fully closed energy screens how do you address greenhouse humidity issues if your trellisis already packed with lighting, (hoirst)heating, irrigation systems, screen installations and fogging systems?
In Conversation with… Peet van Adrichem
He is still actively involved in HortiTech, but now that he is approaching retirement age, he mainly focuses on preparing 'his boys'. In our conversation with Peet van Adrichem we discuss how the company uses Dutch expertise worldwide to stimulate the agricultural sector.
More Ontario light abatement projects to qualify for funding as Enbridge Gas broadens incentive program, boosts potential savings
Growers in Leamington and other regions of Ontario can now benefit from incentives for light abatement screens that previously didn’t qualify under the Enbridge Gas Agriculture Custom Incentive Program.
Dian Smith Joins Ludvig Svensson North America as General Manager
Ludvig Svensson North America is excited to announce the appointment of Dian Smith as the new General Manager, effective June 3rd.
"Svensson's PARperfect solution perfectly suits our flexibility needs in seedling cultivation." - Zhan Ruiqi of Tangchao
The Xiamen Tangchao Horticultural Breeding Center is preparing for the 2024 Xiamen International Flower Trials, aiming to showcase top-tier flower varieties. Leveraging advanced climate control technology from Svensson, they prioritize delivering high-quality seedlings and optimizing greenhouse functionality. Recognized for their seedling quality and sustainable practices, Tangchao remains committed to collaboration for further growth and expansion.
In conversation with… Ad van Kester
There are some big names in tomato growing that you simply cannot ignore – one key example is Agro Care. With branches in four countries, seven locations and a team of 2,500 employees, Agro Care is an important player in the European tomato market. They grow tomatoes all year round, strive for sustainability and value collaboration. Ad van Kester is the Operational Director at Agro Care. He is responsible for Dutch production and plays a crucial role in the strategy and activities of this leading greenhouse horticulture company. How does he view the market? The trends and developments? And of course the globalization of the sector?
In Almería, more and more traditional greenhouses are improving technologically, and producers are noticing the changes
Agriculture, especially greenhouse production, represents an important economic pillar for Almeria, thanks to its extensive greenhouse area. Experts like Nelson Pérez bring valuable knowledge to the agricultural industry. The interview given by Nelson to Antonio del Rosal, editor of AgroDifusión, during his participation in AgroRadio, provides a unique opportunity to share with growers all about Svensson's Climate Solutions.
