Articles Archive
May 7, 2024
To truss arch or not to truss arch?
The decision to recommend truss arches on tomato crops is not that complicated, just do it! Even though I say just do it, there are contributing factors if you decide to apply truss arches. I will list these factors below, but in general I have never seen a negative result when applying arches correctly and at the right time of the crop cycle. What I do see is growers placing the arches incorrectly, in the wrong place at the wrong angle and far too late in the development of the truss.
May 6, 2024
Certhon launches lettuce yield forecasting software with 95% accuracy
Thevi, a revolutionary yield forecasting software package, gives lettuce growers the certainty to plan effectively, make informed decisions and optimize pricing strategies.
April 23, 2024
A crop on the cusp of ruin by leaf mould and the return of psyllid yellows.
As autumn approaches growers face a different set of problems that require different solutions.
April 23, 2024
Signify foresees a bright future for vertical farming, driven by automation and diversification.
Innovative automation and digitization technologies are increasingly helping to make cultivation more productive and efficient, and to improve the interaction between hardware and software.
April 23, 2024
Revitalise your orchard – the use of Sili-Fert P for next-level apple quality
The fruit sector is under a huge amount of pressure due to the limitation of most plant protection products and climate change creating more stress for the trees.
April 8, 2024
More efficient cultivation with controlled raising under LED lighting
What cultivation methods do you employ? Options for enhanced rising and production efficiency:
March 26, 2024
GrowUp: Serving the UK the best in fresh food
Light recipe contributes to the higher quality leaves.
March 11, 2024
High hygiene standards are crucial to mitigate co-infection
No silver bullet to mitigate co-infection with the ToBRFV virus.
March 11, 2024
Trial Grodan and Philips Full LED shows high level quality tomato production with up to 40% heat input reduction
When growers manage humidity in the greenhouse with active dehumidification, they can minimise the impact of the lower radiant heat input (lower pipes, LED lights & increased screening hours) on the uptake of water and nutrients by the crop.
February 12, 2024
Philips LED toplighting + interlighting system replaces hybrid system at Jami Tomatoes BV
Owner Michel Zwinkels says: “People often underestimate the added value of interlighting.”
