Drones assist growers in coating and cleaning their greenhouses
01-03-2024Sebastian Hylewicz from the German city of Geldern is a man on a mission. Using drones, satellite navigation and vision technology, he plans to serve hundreds of growers across Germany in the coming years with services that will help optimize their operations. "Aerial seeding and the application and...
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Overhaul with PipePaint easier than expected
15-11-2023After twenty years, the heating pipes at the Jansen Hoeven tomato nursery were due for a thorough facelift. "We were already working on the crop change when I read an article about PipePaint," says Carlos Jansen. "After placing a call to the supplier, we had it here the next day. The result is fantastic,...
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Extra protection during the coming warm period
07-06-2023Across certain regions of Europe, following a rainy spring, we are currently experiencing a shift in weather patterns. It has turned to sunny and warm at the end of May, which has led to an abundance of sunshine and rising temperatures. As a result, we understand that plants experience stress and, in...
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Return on investment best guideline for choosing coatings
10-03-2023Some growers in Canada and the US are switching from ReduSol to other coatings. They aim to benefit from light, while reflecting excessive heat.
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Using coatings to save energy
13-09-2022Almost all growers are looking for solutions to the currently high energy prices. The intelligent use of coatings is an excellent option to help reduce energy costs.
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Coating as a base, screens as “emergency brake”
15-06-2022A coating on the greenhouse deck is a kind of insurance. You keep excess light and heat outside the greenhouse. And if the radiation is still too high, you can close the movable screen. This is a combination strategy that more and more growers are adopting.
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Free sunlight is more welcome than ever
25-11-2021The rapidly rising natural gas prices are putting many companies in a bind. Every little bit of improvement therefore helps. For example, by making optimal use of free solar energy.
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ReduSystems products in a sustainable bucket with a new look
13-11-2021Starting in 2022 all ReduSystems packaging will have a fresh new look. It is immediately obvious from the packaging that the products form a system. Also, the buckets are made from recycled material.
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Clean glass = light gain = increased production = reduced energy consumption
13-11-2021During a considerable part of the year, crops can use all the natural light they can get. The principle that then applies is: 1% more light = 1% higher production. This is when a thoroughly clean greenhouse really pays off.
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Disinfecting and cleaning greenhouses more and more requires a custom approach
14-10-2021A crop rotation is a perfect opportunity for thoroughly cleaning the greenhouse. This is more than necessary during the present times when virus-related problems are on the increase. A clean start is a primary requirement for a healthy crop.
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Sunlight can be effectively managed in any season
14-09-2021Consultants Jelle Hoogland and Paul van Gils provide tips for the rational and efficient use of coatings. “A key question is, under what conditions does the plant suffer most? This is when you need to intervene,” says Hoogland. Paul van Gils looks back on past seasons: “We have learned a great deal during...
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‘Applying coatings yourself produces maximum results’
03-05-2021Increasingly more companies are cleaning the greenhouse cover using a roof-washer. This machine is easy to expand with a spray-boom so you can use it to meticulously and uniformly apply a coating yourself whenever necessary.
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ReduSol, shade-screens and roof sprinklers together provide the right climate for...
22-04-2021Growing lettuce in summer is a challenge. Excessive heat often results in tip burn or root problems. Wim van Dijck combines different measures to achieve positive results.
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Climate change forces lettuce growers to coat and screen earlier
13-04-2021The usual coating and screening practices for lettuce crops are changing. Isabel Vandevelde, researcher and instructor, speaks about these developments.
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Use of machines for meticulous coating
12-04-2021A modern coating must be applied to the greenhouse cover as uniformly as possible. Using a machine for this purpose is far more accurate than doing this manually. This is one of the reasons why increasingly more companies acquire a roof washer with a spray option.
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