During the past two days, the city of Chelmsford set the stage for the first-ever Plant Empowerment workshop at ARU University. "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together." That's the spirit behind the collaboration between ARU University and the Plant Empowerment Foundation, which began last year from a sustainable academic and horticultural perspective.
This partnership highlights the workshop's international and cross-sector focus, bringing together the diverse partners involved with the Plant Empowerment Foundation.
A successful event together
With over 60 participants, this first Plant Empowerment workshop marks the beginning of a shared journey for both the Foundation and the University. Their goal is to further develop and share knowledge about sustainable horticulture, helping growers and horticultural professionals produce crops in more sustainable and profitable ways. The holistic approach embraced by all Plant Empowerment partners makes this collaboration truly unique.
Plant Empowerment viewed a greenhouse as a connected ecosystem, where light, water, climate, and nutrients needed to work in harmony to maximize plant health and productivity. Their innovative approach was transforming indoor crop production, and we were excited to host their first UK workshop here at ARU, Kami Baghalian, Senior Lecturer in Crop Production at ARU Writtle
Throughout the two days, attendees benefited from interactive sessions on topics such as optimal plant activity, root zone exploration, year-round pollination, photosynthesis optimisation, and more; all delivered through a holistic approach. Partners involved included Koppert, Svensson, LetsGrow.com, Hoogendoorn Growth Management, Saint-Gobain Cultilene, Van Der Ende Group, and Lumiforte.
For more information:
Plant Empowerment
www.plantempowerment.com