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2 March 2023
The emergence of LEDs as a viable light source has opened up new possibilities for horticulture that previous systems, based on sodium or fluorescent lamps, could not provide.
9 February 2021
Explore the ‘dos and don’ts’ of cattle handling with Dr Temple Grandin, a globally respected animal behaviourist from the University of Colorado
6 January 2021
This issue includes how coronavirus continues to affect energy prices
7 December 2020
Application of regulated deficit irrigation at Staplehurst Nurseries for ornamental plants
23 September 2020
This webinar looks at how to get the most from cow housing and slurry systems.
21 January 2021
How do you know when you’ve reached net zero? What defines the limits of the supply chain that you need to consider?
21 January 2021
How can improvements and innovations in technology help farmers and growers achieve net zero?
19 January 2023
Find out more about improvements in lighting in horticulture.
21 December 2020
Biomass heating has become more popular over recent years, but one disadvantage has been that biomass boiler flue gasses can't be used for CO2 enrichment without cleaning them. Read this technical update to read about developments in biomass flue gas cleaning systems.
21 December 2020
The advantages of diffuse light in horticultural production have been long debated, and there’s now increasing evidence that using light diffusing technologies in a greenhouse can give production advantages that include yield increases in edible crops and reduced time to market and quality improvements in ornamentals. Read this technical update on diffuse light to find out more.
23 June 2022
For 20 years or more, glasshouses originally built to produce other crops have been converted for soft fruit production. Read this Technical Update to find out more about how you can adapt existing glasshouses to suit soft fruit production.
27 November 2020
The use of sensors within horticulture is hardly a recent development, with thermometers, measuring boxes and CO2 sensors having been used for decades. However, the advent of wireless sensing technology, as well as the reduction in prices of such equipment, means data collection is now cheaper and easier than ever before. Determining which types of sensors are best suited to your needs depends on a myriad of factors. This Technical Update looks at the sensors that may be available to you for different measurement requirements, how the information may be shared and viewed, and the impact of big data.