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Tuesday, 20 November 2018
by Ed Hardy
The seasons are changing; so should your climate settings
What can you do to ensure your greenhouse is winter ready and you don’t waste vital heat, energy and money? As the days become shorter and the temperature drops, it’s important to make sure your climate settings are correct. Thursday, 11 October 2018
by Ed Hardy
The best way to circulate air in a glasshouse
On Tuesday 09 October, a group of around 20 growers attended a GrowSave event on Air Movement, hosted by W. D. Smith and Son near Battlesbridge, Essex. The day was split into two sessions: Tuesday, 09 October 2018
by Ed Hardy
Sharing is caring
Over the past few months, GrowSave, a knowledge sharing project that we deliver on behalf of AHDB Horticulture, has been running a pilot study group implementing Next Generation Growing (NGG) techniques in the UK horticulture sector. The group is a mix of growers of protected edibles, soft fruit Thursday, 13 September 2018
by Ed Hardy
The benefits of double screens
The use of screens in horticulture is fairly common these days. Many different types exist, each designed with a specific function in mind. All screens will reduce light transmission to some extent; the most transparent screens will allow around 90% of the light through, while a blackout screen Thursday, 06 September 2018
by Ed Hardy
Horticulture could benefit from ‘Big Data’
‘Big Data’ is a hot topic these days, and it seems, can be applied to any industry. Big Data works on the principle that the more you know about a situation, the more reliably you can gain new insights and make predictions about what will happen in the future. Thursday, 09 August 2018
by Ed Hardy
GrowSave is growing…
GrowSave is going to expand the existing programme that it currently provides for Protected Edibles and Protected Ornamentals to incorporate Soft Fruit. The Soft Fruit sector’s first real exposure to GrowSave was the Fruit Focus event on 25 July where GrowSave shared a stand with AHDB. Tuesday, 03 July 2018
by Ed Hardy
The who’s who of horticulture met at GreenTech for whats new
The who’s who of horticulture came together on 12-14 June in Amsterdam at GreenTech, one of the biggest exhibitions of its kind for the industry. The event is a showcase of the latest developments and innovations in horticultural technology covering all aspects of growing. Tuesday, 12 June 2018
by Ed Hardy
Food for the system
I recently went to ‘edie Live’, a two-day show dedicated to energy, sustainability and resource efficiency. The focus this year was on ‘achieving a sustainable future’ and the programme featured a range of exhibitors and seminars. Industry representatives spoke about innovation, collaboration, and Tuesday, 29 May 2018
by Ed Hardy
Plastic not so fantastic
There are few things that irritate me more than non-recyclable plastics. On a daily basis, I seem to be reminded of how wasteful we are as a society. Just by opening the dustbin, at work and at home, my heart sinks to see copious amounts of single-use plastic and unnecessary packaging, particularly Tuesday, 01 May 2018
by Ed Hardy
