In Almería, Spain, greenhouses have evolved from traditional "lean-to" structures, also known as "raspa y amagado" in Spanish, to advanced technological systems. Romenatur, a company with 12 hectares of greenhouses dedicated to cucumber and Palermo pepper production, is an example of this transformation. Thanks to the implementation of Svensson's Climate Solutions, they have improved pest control and optimized temperature and light conditions, achieving crops of the highest quality.
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The experience of Wim Peters Nurseries with ClimaFlow
Wim Peters Kwekerijen is dedicated to sustainable, future-focused cultivation, with cultivation specialist Henk van der Loos playing a pivotal role. Henk has been involved in the development of Svensson's innovative ClimaFlow system from the start. In this article, he shares his insights on ClimaFlow and how it has elevated tomato cultivation to new heights.
ClimaFlow now eligible for Enbridge Gas Incentives in Ontario
Svensson is excited to announce that ClimaFlow is now eligible for incentives with Enbridge Gas in Ontario, providing a valuable opportunity for greenhouse growers to save on energy costs. Here’s how everything you need to know.
Hidden Champion: Hagdorn tomatoes in Eberdingen-Hochdorf, Germany
Had Heiko Hagdorn become a circus artist and the non-managing owner of what, by Dutch standards, might be considered a small yet globally esteemed greenhouse tomato production company with additional outdoor cultivation, he would have undoubtedly kept at least ten balls in the air, even when everyone else was juggling only eight or fewer.
Selecting the ideal climate screen by understanding light properties
Since 2018, there's been a standard that scientifically measures the light properties of screens—NEN 2675:2018. This standard helps accurately determine and compare the light transmission and Hortiscatter of different climate screens. "When you're buying a new screen cloth, make sure to compare the light transmission and Hortiscatter using this standard," advises Svensson Climate Advisor, Joris Vermonden.
Agroparque El Taray finds an innovative solution for pest control in their pepper production
In Tamazula de Gordiano, Jalisco, Agroparque El Taray, a family-owned company with 16 years of experience in greenhouse pepper production, has faced the challenge of controlling the thrips pest, which affects the quality of their crops. Thanks to the implementation of Svensson's Xsect insect control nets, they have been able to optimize production and significantly reduce losses.
In conversation with… Ronald Hoek
Blue Radix recently won the prestigious GreenTech Innovation Award 2024 with their advanced AI system: integrated autonomous climate and irrigation control. This system, an improvement of the already successful Crop Controller, enables growers to manage their greenhouses more efficiently and sustainably. In this interview, we speak with Ronald Hoek, CEO of Blue Radix , about the developments, challenges and future vision of autonomous growing.
Fruit Attraction 2024
Don’t miss Fruit Attraction 2024! Our team of experts will be there to show you how our climate solutions can improve your greenhouse climate and enhance the quality of your crops. We look forward to seeing you at stand 9F28.
Svensson's solutions help tackle climate and pest challenges in Taguaí, Brazil
In the region of Taguaí, Brazil, where greenhouses play a crucial role in the cultivation of vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, pepper grower Reynaldo Almeida has successfully implemented Svensson’s solutions to protect his crops from pests and the region’s extreme weather conditions, resulting in improved crop quality.
Greenhouse technology helps Armela Farms provide fresh greens in the Abu Dhabi desert
With its hydroponic cultivation of pesticide-free red and green lettuces, Armela Farms is on a mission to promote healthy living in the United Arab Emirates by offering consumers fresher, tastier and longer-lasting greens. The high-tech greenhouse, designed and constructed by Van der Hoeven, includes Svensson’s unique PARperfect double-screen solution. Yazan Abu Jaish, COO of Armela Farms, explains how this technology supports the sustainable, year-round production of 4.5 tonnes of premium-quality and uniform lettuces per day.
In Almería, Spain, the Baños family optimizes the climate of Efinova's greenhouses with Svensson's Climate Solutions
In a corner of the vast expanse of greenhouses that cover the region of Almería, Spain, one of the most prominent horticultural areas in Europe, we find the greenhouses of the Baños family, who have been an example of how technology and innovation can make a difference in greenhouse crop production.
In conversation with… Anja Dieleman
Anja is a senior researcher in plant physiology at the Greenhouse Horticulture unit of Wageningen University & Research, with many years of experience in the field. She grew up on a farm in Groningen and initially studied agricultural plant cultivation at Wageningen, but switched to horticulture after discovering her passion for controlled plant growth. Since 2000, Anja has been with the Greenhouse Horticulture unit at Wageningen University & Research.
