Commercial production of leafy greens is getting more and more competitive every year. Therefore, it is important to seek the best options in order to compete in this market. Production of leafy greens inside greenhouses and plant factory systems are great options to produce high marketable products. Hort Americas has released a guide that will walk you through things to keep in mind, as well as detail the benefits of LED growth.
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Other news in this sector:
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- 2022-01-19 Gazan farmers adopt green economy to reap financial harvest
- 2022-01-18 Philippines: Antique’s upland farmers start planting greenhouse crops
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- 2022-01-14 Changhua's cherry tomatoes have been fully ordered before harvesting
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