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Updated light control software allows for data-driven decisions
Heliospectra introduces helioCORE 2.0. New features include the implementation of weather forecasting in the DLI controller, a new graphical interface of the installation with a drag-and-drop feature for creating zones, and an improved data overview of the environment. Heliospectra's new helioCORE 2.0…
How can intercanopy lighting be useful?
One of the most limiting factors in greenhouse crop production is light and seasonal variation, and limitations of light can inhibit crop productivity. In greenhouse crops, planting densities are high and can cause unwanted plant shading from plant to plant and deep into the plant canopy. Thus, there can…
Greenlux / Valoya expands in India:
"We’re to serve both the South Asian market and the Middle East with our lighting solutions"
India is often named one of the most interesting markets regarding the future of CEA, and the team at Greenlux Lighting Solutions certainly understands why. Recently, they fully acquired their subsidiary, eAge Electronics, in which they previously had partial ownership, and launched a new subsidiary in…
Renzo Grootscholten and Peter Kuijvenhoven about the internships at Bevofarms:
“It is important to see how big the world is”
"A time to never forget!" This is how Renzo Grootscholten described his internship at Bevofarms in Canada. In February, Renzo started his 3rd-year internship for the horticulture and agri-business study in Delft and left for Canada for five months to work at Bevofarms. He could have also done this in the…
New LED fixtures introduced
Heliospectra revealed a range of new fixtures dedicated to the modern horticultural market at GreenTech 2023. "Our fixtures are characterized by their efficiency of up to 3.7 µmol. On top of that, the fixtures can be dimmed wirelessly and controlled effortlessly. This ensures energy savings", the team says. New fixturesOne of…
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US (NY): WNY container farming, LED lighting companies team up with UB on AI solutions for plant health
A new Buffalo venture thinks it can help plants grow better indoors by using artificial intelligence to fine-tune the light they are exposed to and monitor their health. If…
How can LEDs improve bee pollination?
Bees are an essential partner in helping pollinate our flowers, enabling healthy production of quality fruits in greenhouses and vertical farming. Picking the right light source is an important step in boosting the performance of pollinators. Below are three key ways in which LEDs improve bee…
Rebate program helps growers:
"The savings were crucial to helping us manage our capital expenditure"
Fluence announced its rebate program has helped growers secure more than $26 million in rebates and incentives since 2017. Fluence's in-house rebate experts offer rebate and…
Two new LED luminaires introduced
P.L. Light Systems has added two additional LED products to their ParFX™ product family: the ParFX™ Ultra and TriPlane™ Linear. "With a light output of ≤ 3745 μmol/s and ideal batwing light distribution—the ParFXTM Ultra is a high-performance LED top-lighting solution that delivers a balance of power and…
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US (MN): Indigenous-led team is transforming a Minneapolis superfund site into an urban farm
Cassandra Holmes got involved in environmental justice organizing after her 16-year-old son, Trinidad Flores, died in 2013 upon suddenly developing dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart condition that scientists have found to be associated with exposure to air pollution. A member of the Lac Courte Oreilles…
Bronte Vivai and C-Led partner up to save energy
Choosing artificial light to improve development and sustainability
Bronte Vivai is a company boasting extensive experience that was set up in the late 1970s as a cooperative. Over the years, it has witnessed huge changes, including the birth, growth, and progressive specialization of horticultural nurseries. Thanks to this and to its location in a highly specialized area,…
"Cultivate is focused on greenhouse operators and not ag-tech investors"
Reduced LED company presence at Cultivate
In previous years, Cultivate was adorned with a vibrant array of lighting suppliers, illuminating the paths with their shiny, bright, and purple displays. However, this year's…
Development is dedicated to providing growers with customized lighting solutions
660nm deep-red LED 351V Plus 3.0 LED lighting series launched
Recently, Ledestar launched a new generation of 351V plus 3.0 high-efficiency horticulture lighting LEDs. The development is dedicated to providing growers with customized lighting solutions, making plants more productive and efficient, and significantly improving production efficiency while saving…
