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The ACT Group is hosting a virtual "Ask Us Anything" event on June 7, 2023, focused on sharing best practices in precision growing for fruit and vegetable production. The event will cover various topics, including climate control, lighting, nutrient management, pest and disease control, and automation. 

Wilfred Barendse, Co-owner at Red Harvest in Middenmeer, Netherlands, is a loyal Svensson customer. He recently had installed the Luxous 1147 H2no FR premium screen in one of his four vegetable greenhouses, and Alweco managed the project and installation. The project is highlighted as a success for Svensson, Alweco, and Red Harvest and in this areticle, we will explore key questions such as: Why did Wilfred choose this screen? And how was the collaboration with Alweco?

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa, one of the most representative properties of the Valles region with more than 400 years of history, knows how to take advantage of its geographical location and the mild climate in the state of Jalisco for growing tomatoes and peppers. In 2017, a greenhouse was built with the objective of learning about specialized processes for greenhouse crops. To protect this greenhouse from the entry of insects and pests, mainly thrips, it was decided to install Svensson's climate solutions, creating an optimal climate for healthier plants, higher yields and a more productive working team.

Meeting the challenges of feeding a rapidly growing global population that requires more food than the world can currently produce is a complex and urgent task. To address this issue, we need to increase food production while also promoting sustainable agricultural practices that minimize waste and environmental impact.

We are thrilled to announce that Anne Ludvigson has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Borås! Anne's appointment as an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Textiles and Fashion is a well-deserved recognition of her remarkable contributions to the textile industry.

Combining forces; that is what Annie van de Riet believes in. And therefore, the role as chairman at the trade association AVAG fits her like a glove. AVAG consists of about 75 Dutch companies that work together in the field of integrated growing systems, components and associated service. She is also director of Hortivation, a foundation that focuses on technical innovations and knowledge management in greenhouse horticulture. Let’s have a conversation with Annie about the business climate of our sector, innovation and cooperation.

Glass that combines an AR coating with a low-e coating can save about 22% additional energy, research by Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture has shown. The anti-reflection coating increases light transmission, while the low-emission coating reduces heat loss from the greenhouse. This is a new type of glass from AGCulture, with which Svensson has started a strategic cooperation.

Monitoring the air surrounding crops is just as crucial as monitoring greenhouse watering practices. Despite their significance in ensuring crop consistency and healthy growth, the benefits of vertical airflow are often overlooked. Vertical airflow offers growers greater control over greenhouse temperature and air movement, which helps eliminate stagnant air, cold spots, and hot zones that can harm crops.

Floraplant is a nursery of 109 hectares dedicated to the production of cuttings, seedlings and seeds in Tetecalita, Morelos, Mexico. This 100% Mexican-owned company founded in 1991, was looking for a climate solution to efficiently keep insects and pests out of the greenhouse while maintaining good airflow. With the installation of Xsect Xtreme, Floraplant achieved the objective of excluding the entry of thrips without affecting the climate.

The eco-sustainable El Aljibillo farm in Spain, established by the Baños Molina family, recently hosted open days for schoolchildren and a workshop hosted by Svensson on crop protection.

He was the CFO of Dutch Flower Group for more than twenty years. Dutch Flower Group is a unique family of more than thirty specialized trading companies that together serve the international floriculture industry. In the summer of 2022, Harry handed over the baton to Joost Gietelink. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Harry ton learn more about his career, sustainability in floriculture, and vision for the future.

Generally speaking, there are four climate factors that influence plant growth: light, temperature, humidity and CO2 content. In addition to the fact that each element influences plant growth, they are also strongly interconnected. Light in floriculture is all about finding the right balance: not too much, not too little, and for optimal crop growth, diffused light is preferred. Learn how growers can accurately determine which light level is right for their crop in our guide "The effect of varying levels of diffused light in floriculture".​