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How to use glasshouses for soft fruit production
What to consider when growing soft fruit under glass, whether you intend to convert an existing glasshouse originally designed for other crops or build a brand new structure.
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How plant temperature data helps to save energy
Learn what air sensors and plant sensors can tell us and how we can use this information to better manage energy use and optimise the greenhouse environment.
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Fuel oil duty rebate for horticulture
Find out how fuel oil duty rebate works in practice, how it appears on your fuel bill, and its impact on the net cost of your fuel.
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A detailed look at heat pumps and how they work
Find out what heat pumps are and how they work. Plus the five different types of heat pump system, their benefits and disadvantages.
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Diffuse glass for greenhouses
First published August 2014 Find out about the potential benefits of using diffuse glass in the greenhouse, drawing on some of the latest research from Holland. Quick links: Diffuse light can improve production What is diffuse light? What does diffuse glass do? What are the positive effects of diffuse light on a crop? What are…
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Where should you put a measuring box in a greenhouse?
Learn how using an alternative position to the conventional top of the crop placement can help improve greenhouse conditions and energy efficiency.
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What is the cost of humidity control?
A controlled study of two humidity control strategies and their costs to show the effect of each strategy in the greenhouse.
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What is your minimum pipe temperature setting?
Learn how to ensure humidity influences and ventilation settings don’t lower the effectiveness of your minimum pipe temperature strategy.
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Practise sound cold store control and management
How to site and use sensors to monitor cold store conditions plus tips for efficient storage.
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Manage cold store air movement
How to ensure effective cold store conditions and achieve better air flow.
