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Insights on future-proof indoor agriculture, applying data driven growing in smart greenhouses
Applying a data-driven growing approach in greenhouses can be a solution to improve the quality of the final yield, the sustainability of operations, and[...]
Question of the day: “What can Greenhouse Environmental Control Systems control?”
You might wonder: what can a climate computer actually control? Depending on the level of advancement of the greenhouse climate control computer, the below-mentioned[...]
4 common types of sensors used in greenhouses
For a climate computer to make accurate predictions and decisions, it needs to be able to receive data from sensors inside and outside the greenhouse.[...]
3 Ways to Increase the CO₂ level in greenhouses to boost production
To drive the photosynthesis rate of crops in (high-tech) greenhouses, many growers opt to apply additional CO₂ in the greenhouse, up to about 1000-1200[...]
Question of the day: “What should the humidity be in a greenhouse?”
What should the humidity be in a greenhouse? The humidity for greenhouse production should be kept between the two extremes (with a relative humidity ranging from 70%[...]
11 Advantages of operating a climate controlled greenhouse using a climate computer
Creating a uniform climate in the greenhouse helps increase the quality of the crops and contributes to reducing pest and disease occurrences. Curious about[...]
Question of the day: “What is the best temperature to grow tomatoes in automated greenhouses?”
Dutch researchers have found that the best average temperature to grow tomatoes in a greenhouse is around 24°C. This temperature can (and should) fluctuate throughout the[...]
The fascinating development of Dutch greenhouse climate control systems (1970s-2026)
The fascinating development of Dutch greenhouse climate control systems and computers over the years The greenhouse climate computers that we know today were[...]
Interesting trends of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) & market analysis
Greenhouses worldwide and their types Currently, a large amount of the greenhouses worldwide are considered being low-tech. Looking globally, it is estimated that[...]
