Using nanotechnology, greenhouse film manufacturer Plastika Kritis has developed an anti-condensate material that minimizes dripping and misting over long periods of time.
From planning early to following a roadmap for design optimization, here are just a few factors to consider when building a new controlled-environment facility.
ISO Group, the Netherlands-based supplier of automation solutions in protected horticulture, will invest $570,000 to establish its first U.S. assembly and distribution facility in Chesterfield County.
With all the volatility of this new industry, when does vertical farming make sense and when does it not? A recent blog post from Ceres Greenhouse Solutions provides some perspective.
Growers must balance material cost, longevity, insulation, and light transmission rates to ensure a profitable and efficient controlled-environment agriculture operation.
Researchers in Canada tested four different energy recovery technologies for their potential to reduce grower energy needs during the peak greenhouse use period.
The Plant Balance Indicator is a digital tool that displays the vegetative or generative state of the plant, taking away the guesswork during the decision-making process.
The partnership will operate as Integrated Water Process and will focus on total water management by providing growers with a range of scalable water solutions.
