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Predicting the greenhouse microclimate
One of the most well-known benefits of controlled environment agriculture is in the name – the control, manipulation, and optimization of the growing environment. Good control, however, is dependent on...
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Artificial intelligence reduces HVAC costs while bumping up yields
Reducing energy costs is top of mind for greenhouse operators, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications that can work in real-time with cloud networks are proving invaluable. One such company –...
View ArticleLetting go of your energy curtains
There’s an important piece of technology suspended in the greenhouse that doesn’t receive as much attention as it deserves. Accumulating dust, dirt and sometimes algae, energy screens are often left...
View ArticleLighting and curtain technologies curb light pollution, stabilize greenhouse...
Ontario greenhouse growers are facing a new, serious challenge: local light pollution bylaws, and the impact of these measures on their crops. “While nuisance regulations that protect property rights...
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Light abatement bylaws in effect – Now what?
Canada’s low light and temperatures translate to a high light, high temperature requirement for greenhouse crop production. So what are growers to do, when light abatement bylaws impact not just the...
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Venting naturally in the summer
Temperature and humidity – maintaining this balance can be a constant source of struggle for greenhouse producers. As summer time rolls around, sometimes the simplest forms of ventilation can make the...
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Managing heat stress in greenhouse vegetables
With the outside temperatures rising above 30°C in many parts of Canada, heat warnings are being issued and reports are coming in that indicate heat stress in greenhouse vegetables. Signs include...
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Svensson introduces ClimaFlow for growth amid light abatement
Reaching an even temperature and the ideal humidity levels without gapping is a complex task. Despite the difficulties, more and more growers must comply with this mandate to meet local light pollution...
View ArticleGetting ready for the summer heat
For greenhouse producers looking to steel their crops against the summer heat, now is the time to prep, conduct maintenance checks, and ensure that their summer game plan is good to go. In B.C., Tineke...
View ArticleManaging humidity and temperature with vertical air flow solutions
Growers face significant challenges in maintaining a homogenous climate throughout the entirety of their greenhouse. Screen gapping, running supplemental lighting paired with light abatement curtains...
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