Greenhouse Technology in Focus: Here Are Ten Stories You May Have Missed This Year
December 27, 2023 
Show a greenhouse grower a new piece of equipment or a new gadget, and chances are they’ll immediately start pondering 1) how it might fit into their operation, and 2) whether they can justify the return on investment.
Indeed, stories on the potential of new technology get a lot of attention, especially if they include perspectives from your peers. Here are 10 technology-focused stories we posted on GreenhouseGrower.com this year that piqued your interest.
How a TTA FlexSorter Is Helping the Growing Team at Walters Gardens (Video)
With thousands of young plants to sort, this Michigan operation found efficiency in automation.
The Basics of Effective Greenhouse Light Management
Light measurement, including the right type of light, is a key factor in plant health.
How We Can Empower the Next Generation of Ag Leaders and Workers Through Technology
To captivate the youth, it’s vital to dispel misconceptions about agricultural careers, highlight its importance, and emphasize the comprehensive knowledge it encompasses.
Deciding on the Best Lighting System for Your Greenhouse? Here’s a Helpful Tool
In an e-GRO alert, Cornell University’s Neil Mattson describes a simple spreadsheet tool he developed to estimate lighting fixture upfront costs and electricity costs based on some information.
Real-time Greenhouse Sensors Can Reduce Crop Loss
With sensors that constantly monitor greenhouse pathogen levels, growers can identify and respond to disease pressures sooner.
How Greenhouse Energy Monitoring Increases Profits
Energy monitoring equipment can track real-time energy use of lights, screens, and fans and analyze trends in consumption and demand to save energy and increase profit margins. Learn how here.
Grower-to-Grower Advice on How and Why to Invest in Greenhouse Automation
What type of automation is best for your company? This question was among others addressed during a panel discussion at Cultivate’23 featuring growers from three diverse operations.
Four Trends Driving Greenhouse Technology and Automation
We asked growers, suppliers, and others from across the controlled-environment industry about the key factors affecting innovation in greenhouse production today. Here’s what they had to say.
Why Small-Scale Growers Have a Great Opportunity in Today’s CEA Market
Gain insights from a group of small- to medium-sized operations on how they approach labor, technology, and building a long-term competitive advantage.
Inexpensive (and Smart) Ways to Add Greenhouse Technology
Some growers believe it is too costly to automate their greenhouse tasks, but doing so in a simple fashion can cut costs and improve efficiency.
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