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Industry professionals from all over the world came together to tackle crucial challenges like “What is needed to be an attractive employer?” and “How can we make the horticulture industry as attractive as possible to work in?” 🌱 The horticulture professionals brainstormed at table discussions and shared innovative solutions to attract young talent into the controlled environment horticulture industry. Curious to learn more about the insights from Power Day? Dive into the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d8rujfYW 🌿 #Horticulture #GreenTech #PowerDay #IndustryInsights #AttractiveEmployer #YoungTalent #InnovationInHorticulture

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 "𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑢𝑡𝑐ℎ 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑒𝑟-𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙, 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒, 𝑎 𝑐𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑙𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛." 🌱Embark on a journey of horticultural innovation with RED Horticulture.  In our exclusive interview, founder Louis Golaz shares his vision for the future of high-tech farming in Zuid-Holland’s ecosystem. 💡RED Horticulture pioneers innovative solutions in smart horticulture lighting, seamlessly integrating software to achieve precise control over both intensity and spectrum. Their tailored growth approach, rooted in photobiology, involves customizing light for individual plants, resulting in up to a 38% increase in energy efficiency. This not only reduces consumption but also enhances overall yield. ➡ Read more via the link in the comments. 🌐 In the dynamic and global horticulture industry, local connections play a pivotal role and Louis recommends utilizing local government branches for introductions and soft landing options when expanding internationally. RED Horticulture successfully accessed local networks and expertise with the support from the regional economic development agency InnovationQuarter. Interested to join the thriving community? Connect with Maarten Hermus, for a personalized introduction to our ecosystem! 🤝🌿 World Horti Center #agtech #smartfarming #hightech #horticulture

In a world where knowledge is power, the horticulture sector is stepping up its game by embracing the power of data to unlock industry insights like never before 📊 Our latest Impact Update takes you behind the scenes of the horticulture sector’s commitment to data-driven excellence. Grab a cuppa and dive into how Hort Innovation’s investments in data and insights are making tangible differences in the field, transforming the way decisions are made and enhancing the vitality of our horticulture sector. Read the latest Impact Update edition at https://lnkd.in/gHPkvJYN. #Horticulture #Innovation #DataInsights #AustralianHorticulture #StrategicPlanning #GrowTogether #Data4DecisionMaking

Curious about the role Italy plays in the horticulture industry? 🇮🇹 Learn more about how this country is contributing to the seed sector and beyond: https://hubs.li/Q02ygQCX0

🌱 The future of horticulture is here 🌱 The Hort2theFuture project is set up to drive innovation and sustainability in European horticulture by developing and promoting scalable, peat-free growing media solutions. Over 48 months, the 28 consortium partners will bring together their knowledge and expertise to: ✅ Develop growing media for use as peat alternatives in horticulture ✅ Innovate products to reduce the environmental footprint of horticulture ✅ Encourage sustainable production systems and peat alternatives ✅ Promote the commercial uptake of peat-free growing media with EU-sourced raw materials ✅ Promote a shift towards using sustainable growing media among professionals and amateur horticulturists Together, we are committed to fostering sustainable practices and innovation in the horticulture sector. Follow our journey! #Sustainability #Innovation #Horticulture #HorizonEurope

Curious about the role Italy plays in the horticulture industry? 🇮🇹 Learn more about how this country is contributing to the seed sector and beyond: https://hubs.li/Q02xNj_m0

Horticulture benefits from export solutions by overcoming logistical challenges, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of perishable goods, and navigating regulatory requirements. Solutions like ImpexDocs facilitate seamless exports, enhancing the industry's global competitiveness.

Sustainable Growth in Canadian Horticulture: A New Chapter Read more here -> https://lnkd.in/ezKbqknH #igrownews #igrownagribusinessnews

The Netherlands Inspection Service for Horticulture (Naktuinbouw) spent an article about F1-hybrid strawberries in their Dutch magazine 'Buitenstebinnen' (nr 22 - July 2024). Jaap Vromans (Manager R&D at Limgroup) and Gé Bentvelsen (ABZ) highlighted the benefits of the transition from clonal bred strawberry varities towards F1-hybrid varieties. Good to see that more and more companies pick up this development and that the Naktuinbouw facilitates this transition by setting up a system for healthy seeds, which result in great plants, beneficial for each player in the value chain! #transformation #strawberries #Limore

🌿 In the realm of Horticulture, the significance of precise, controlled #lighting cannot be overstated. Plants rely on light not just for growth but for achieving optimal health and yield, so the quality of lighting in a controlled environment plays a pivotal role. In our latest blog, we share our own experiences within this growing sector - including several case studies which highlight how we've made a significant difference for businesses across the UK. https://lnkd.in/eE-7RMzW