These technologies save 12% to 50% and can pay back in as little as two weeks, especially at facilities located in regions with colder nighttime temperatures and winter seasons.
Senior leadership from several major growing operations will discuss how to boost yield and quality, facility optimization, funding opportunities, and more.
Gain insights from a group of small- to medium-sized operations on how they approach labor, technology, and building a long-term competitive advantage.
Canada’s Vineland and Innovation Centre conducted interviews with 26 different organizations involved in horticulture automation. Here’s what they found, and how it impacts all of horticulture.
A gerbera harvesting robot originally developed by Wageningen University has improved significantly over the past year, although it is unclear when it will be available to growers.
Texas A&M AgriLife is part of a collaboration aimed at laying the groundwork to address food and nutrition security by accelerating controlled environment agriculture innovations.
The pressures of increased energy costs and compliance with new energy codes is driving the development and adoption of systems that reduce energy consumption.
The first speaker has been announced for the Dr. Greenhouse Academy Spring Workshop, which takes place May 4-5 in Sacramento, CA, with a focus on HVAC and controls.
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.
According to one lighting company, since LEDs produce less radiant heat, growers can apply much higher levels of light, achieving high yields without stressing the plants.
