Tag: carbon dioxide

  • Exploring energy innovation in the Netherlands

    Exploring energy innovation in the Netherlands

    Via the GrowSave project, NFU Energy organised a 3-day Study Tour to the Netherlands in March for UK greenhouse growers. Our focus, of course, was energy – using it more efficiently, sustainably, cost-effectively and learning about new technology and innovation. The Dutch are among the top commercial horticulturalist in the world, with a particular talent…

  • Five alternative sources of CO2

    Five alternative sources of CO<sub>2</sub>

    Traditional CO2 Usage Certain protected crops are commonly dosed with CO2 to benefit crop growth and improve yields. Traditionally, CO2 is delivered via one of three methods: natural gas fired boiler, natural gas fired CHP (combined heat and power), or vaporisation of liquid pure CO2. Natural gas boilers are common on protected horticultural sites due…