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Today’s NEN direct and diffuse light transmittance test helps growers get the best harvest, like a surprising echo of ancient wisdom from 5000 years ago.

Then, stone age farmers in Ireland went to great lengths, and moved a lot of soil and stone, to devise a test that would reveal the precise timing of the Spring and Autumn equinox.

For this edition of our “In Conversation with…” series, we interviewed Philippe-Antoine Taillon, Expert advisor in greenhouse vegetable and fruit crops with the Quebec Ministry of Agricultural Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ). A Quebecois who travels the state advising growers on the support they can receive as part of Quebec’s Feed our World policy, Philippe-Antoine Taillon has a key role in implementing three rebate policies for regional horticulture.

Paul van den Broek, alongside his parents, oversees the family-operated greenhouse in Holland. Traditionally focused on tomato cultivation, they sought a solution to regulate humidity within their greenhouse. This led Paul to ClimaFlow, Svensson's vertical airflow system. Following its installation, Paul noticed numerous advantages and has since integrated ClimaFlow into their cultivation of eggplants.

In the world of greenhouse coverings, Solarwoven stands out for its durability and versatility. Used across tens of thousands of hectares globally, it's not just a simple plastic screen – it's a vital tool for growers. But why and how are they using it?

At PanAmerican Seed, one simple question comes first: which innovative products can we develop to make your company more successful? The answer to that question is to listen carefully to the customer's current and future wishes. In order to respond optimally to this, the company invested in modern new greenhouse departments and the PARperfect screen solution from Svensson was chosen.

Join us at GreenTech Americas 2024, where our team of experts will be available to discuss innovative climate solutions to optimize your greenhouse climate and crop quality. Meet us at booth 426!

We are excited to kick off our 2024 series 'In conversation with. In this series, we share inspiring conversations we have had with people from horticulture industry, who help determine the course of this fascinating sector. For the first edition, we had the honor of interviewing Steven van Schilfgaarde, CEO of Royal FloraHolland. 

In our 2024 guide, we've gathered a list of essential rebate programs available to greenhouse growers across 14 states and provinces in North America. Download the guide for your region here and learn more about how you can upgrade your greenhouse equipment while putting money back in your pocket.

Sustainability is an important theme for Paul Buysman. Of course it is imperative to save energy, but Paul's motivation goes a step further. “I think it is important to be involved in the world. We all have our responsibility to our community.” That is why Paul recently chose the premium climate screen Luxous 1147 Eco FR , which is partly made from recycled material. Learn more about his motivations and experience, as well as that of Aad Alsemgeest from Dutch installer, Alweco.

Agro Orchids Costa Rica, a family-owned company dedicated to the production of Phalaenopsis Orchids, has successfully overcome climate challenges through the strategic implementation of Svensson's climate screens: Tempa, Luxous, Obscura, and Harmony. With over 15 years of experience, these screens have become key elements in creating an optimal climate within their greenhouses and growing orchids of the highest quality.​

If you want your customers to have the best possible growing climate, and products that perform flawlessly in that climate, you’d better be into research and development. And you’re going to need a weather machinist.

For the past two years, growers of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers have been rapidly switching to a double climate screen solution, influenced by higher gas prices and government tax incentives. Growers can choose from various options: a double energy screen, a combination of a blackout screen and energy screen, or a solution with an extra summer screen. The energy savings can be up to 70%.