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September 2017

Remember these? Special Year Overview

The end of the year is near and therefore we take a moment to look back on the top articles of 2017. In September, new varieties all over!

Canada: Peter Berkhout turns off the lights
After decades of serving the Canadian greenhouse industry, Peter Berkhout is retiring at the end of September. Spending the last 15 years as the General Manager at Gavita Canada, Peter is about to turn off the lights for the last time.

US (WI): Superior Fresh opens doors
The largest Atlantic salmon farm in the country, Superior Fresh, opened its doors to Gov. Scott Walker Thursday in the small town of Northfield in Jackson County, providing a look into the future of harvesting fish and producing vegetables. Superior Fresh is North America’s largest aquaponics facility.

Hawaii: Ultra fine bubbles help lettuce grower reduce tipburn
On Hawaii, Mari's Gardens features a large selection of plants and produce on 18 acres. They specialize in organic farming, and are the largest aquaponics farm on the Island. On their farm they produce tilapia and Chinese catfish.

Vertical Harvest to partner in Pennsylvania project:
US(PA): 60,000 sq.ft. vertical greenhouse to bolster Lancaster's less fortunate
Inspired by Vertical Harvest in Jackson Hole, a group of Pennsylvania entrepreneurs has announced an ambitious plan to realize a similar community-supporting vertical glasshouse in downtown Lancaster.

Inefficient cannabis growers will go out of business eventually
In November last year, Canadian retail and greenhouse solutions provider VRE Systems hired Ron Berkhout as a Sales Executive. The former sales manager of Gavita Canada brought in 10 years of experience serving producers and thought leaders in the cannabis market.

Azrom introduces Remote Consultation Center:
Thanks to WeChat, you can run a profitable greenhouse without any knowledge
Building a sophisticated greenhouse project with the latest technology advancements is one thing. But in order to grow a quality yielding crop inside and turn it into a profitable business-model requires a lot more knowledge, dedication and experience than often anticipated.

launch of new Sahara Forest Project:
Jordan, Norway work together to grow food in the desert
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and his Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, the Sahara Forest Project Launch Station in Jordan was inaugurated on Thursday September 7th 2017.

Canada: Waste heat fuels growth at Truly Green
The heat is on at the greenhouses of Chatham based Truly Green. Yesterday, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced that is has invested $3.7 million for both tomato grower Truly Green and ethanol producer Greenfield to “collaboratively reduce their environmental footprint."

Finnish NFT systems provider increases focus on U.S. market
From Finland to the Fiji and from Brazil to Baku. Growing healthy, local greens in an efficient and sustainable way has grabbed the attention all over the world. Especially in North America.

China: Dutch grower takes on new challenge at Beijing Hongfu
In February this year Dutch greenhouse grower Henk Gerichhausen set foot on Chinese land for the first time to visit the brand new 5 hectare greenhouse operation of Beijing Hongfu International Agriculture Ltd. He took on the challenging position as Head Grower.

Peruvian grape growers embrace next level propagation
In order to serve the large Peruvian table grape industry with high end starting material, Kingpeng recently built a brand new seedling greenhouse in Ica.

Reconstructing the Jordanian horticulture sector
In order to give a new impulse to Jordan's horticulture industry, an extensive training mission is currently in Holland to explore the opportunities of new technology and production methods.

John Hoogeboom reflects on his longstanding career:
"Pace of innovation in horticulture is phenomenal"
If there is one man that has witnessed the evolution of greenhouse technology and equipment from the front row, it must be John Hoogeboom. The Dutchman was at the base of introducing new technologies in the United States. At the age of 75 he hopes to retire soon, but not before he shares his story with us.

Publication date: Tue 19 Dec 2017

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