The Plant Empowerment Network focuses on data-driven crop production by maintaining balance in water, energy, and other greenhouse needs, including light.
Research and practice have already shown that it can be beneficial for both plant development and energy bills to treat light as a dynamic growth factor.
Signify, a world leader in lighting, recently announced a collaboration between Philips Horticulture LED solutions, 80 Acres Farms, and Siemens for the global scale-up of vertical farming.
Signify, Wageningen University & Research, and Nunhems recently conducted research that shows that the use of far-red light can produce an additional yield of almost one fifth in some tomato varieties.
During the event, manufacturers shared information on their latest research, products, technology, and how each company is supporting growers in their pursuit of operational efficiency.
Greenhouse System USA, a greenhouse manufacturing and construction firm located in Watsonville, CA, will offer Philips horticulture LED lighting to its customers.
Despite some roadblocks, rising energy costs and the potential for a rapid return on investment are leading more growers to consider switching to LED lighting.
Influenced by the energy market, the approach to lighting is changing. Focus on maximum production is being exchanged for the most efficient use of your available energy.
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