Over the past year, AdeptAg's partnership with FGM has moved from announcement to execution, delivering real-world leafy green projects, expanding in-house expertise, and building momentum across North America's controlled environment agriculture sector. When AdeptAg and FGM first announced the partnership, the goal was clear: to give North American growers access to one of the most efficient leafy green production platforms available, supported locally by a team that understands greenhouse operations, automation, irrigation, and long-term service. Twelve months later, that goal is becoming reality.
From partnership to projects
Since the partnership was announced, AdeptAg and FGM have completed multiple moving gutter system projects across North America, spanning different greenhouse designs and operational models. These installations have provided valuable, hands-on insight into how growers can deploy moving gutter systems to increase yield, reduce labor demands, and manage water more effectively within their specific operations.
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Building expertise where it matters most
A critical part of the partnership's first year has been hands-on training. AdeptAg's sales, engineering, and service teams have been extensively trained on FGM's moving gutter systems, ensuring deep technical understanding rather than surface-level familiarity.
As a result, growers aren't just purchasing equipment. They're working with a North American team that understands how to design moving gutter layouts for local greenhouse structures, integrate automation, irrigation, and climate controls, and support systems from installation through first harvest and beyond. By combining FGM's engineering expertise with AdeptAg's experience in greenhouse automation and service, the partnership addresses a common challenge in the industry: advanced technology without reliable local support.
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Why moving gutter systems continue to gain momentum
For leafy green growers, moving gutter systems have become one of the most efficient production methods available. Unlike stationary systems, moving gutter systems allow gutters to dynamically space apart as plants grow, maintaining optimal plant density throughout the entire crop cycle. The result is more plants per square foot and better use of available space.
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Growers also benefit from higher yields, often producing significantly more plants compared to stationary gutters. Water management improves through flow-compensated NFT irrigation, while full recirculation and treatment of runoff supports both efficiency and sustainability. Predictable scheduling for seeding, spacing, and harvest further helps growers plan labor and production with confidence. For operations facing labor constraints, rising water costs, and pressure to increase output, moving gutter systems offer a proven and practical path forward.
Looking ahead
One year into the partnership, AdeptAg and FGM remain focused on supporting growers and continuing to expand local service and technical expertise. If you're considering a moving gutter system for your greenhouse operation, the AdeptAg team is ready to help design a solution aligned with your production goals and support you through every stage of implementation.
Visit AdeptAg at Indoor Ag-Con, booth 515, this February in Las Vegas to learn more.
For more information:
AdeptAg
Jacob Carson
Email: [email protected]
www.adeptag.com
FGM
fgm.dk/en/
