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Alternative Greenhouse Materials
Introduction Glass has been used as a greenhouse covering material for centuries, and for good reason. Light transmission, chemical stability, resistance to ultraviolet (UV) degradation, structural integrity, and ease of cleaning are all properties that make it very well suited to the task. However, fragility and heat transmission remain poor. Considering the cost of heating…
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What does Scope 3 carbon reporting mean for Horticultural business?
Many retailers are applying pressure to their supply chain to complete some form of carbon reporting , with the goal to account for the supply chain emissions of the produce they sell. Unfortunately, this is often pursued without consistency in approach between retailers. Some retailers will recommend or even mandate the use of one of…
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Energy efficiency in glasshouses 2023 workshops – a summary.
In 2023, Growsave organised two workshops focusing on energy efficiency in glasshouses; one on 4th April hosted by Clock House Farm in Maidstone, and the other on 11th July in Boston, Lincolnshire. The content covered was the same for both events: These presentations covered the basic concepts, worked examples of how energy fits into horticultural…
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Glasshouse heat recovery
Make the most of the heat in your glasshouse that may otherwise be considered “waste”. Read on to learn about the different areas in your glasshouse where you can recover heat to use more productively and ultimately improve your efficiencies. Refrigeration Many glasshouse sites include refrigeration, either as part of a chilled environment or in…
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Energy Efficiency in Glasshouses – workshop presentations
Our most recent workshop was focused on the practical measures and actions growers and site staff can make to improve efficiencies in glasshouses to reduce energy use and cut costs. Please find the topics covered below and download copies of the presentations which were delivered by NFU Energy, Ebtech and Bridge Greenhouses: To keep up…
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Seven tips for Next Generation Growing
Learn how the techniques of Next Generation Growing (NGG) can help achieve the optimum growing environment, often without the need for big capital investment.
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How to improve irrigation energy efficiency
Learn how you can better manage your irrigation system to improve energy and water use efficiency and produce better, healthier plants quicker, often with relatively small investments in time and technology.
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What to consider when converting a glasshouse for soft fruit production
If you want to convert a glasshouse to grow soft fruit successfully you need to take account of the age of the glass, what was grown previously, existing equipment, your specific growing season and the need for appropriate ventilation.
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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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Practise sound cold store control and management
How to site and use sensors to monitor cold store conditions plus tips for efficient storage.
