In-depth understanding and proper management of nutrients are fundamental to achieving optimal crop yields, especially in hydroponic cultivation. Hydroponics, the method of growing plants without soil, has revolutionized the agriculture industry globally. Its potential to increase crop yield, while minimizing land use and mitigating the impacts of climate change, is impressive. In hydroponics, nutrients are delivered [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Climate Control Systems Announces Use of Ozone in High Pressure and Low Pressure Wash Down Systems. Leamington, Ontario – Climate Control Systems, a leading provider of equipment for horticultural facilities, has announced the use of ozone technology in their high pressure and low pressure wash down systems. Ozone is a powerful disinfectant that is [...]
Agriculture has always been a vital aspect of our economy, providing food and a significant source of revenue. One byproduct of agriculture is leachate, a toxic liquid created by the decomposition of organic matter. Leachate in agricultural settings is an environmental hazard as it contains high levels of ammonia, nitrogen and other harmful substances. Thus, it's [...]
Solving sustainability issues and growing high-yield crops in 2023 requires cutting-edge technology. A climate control systems greenhouse provides an efficient way to control the temperature, humidity and air quality. Optimize conditions and achieve maximum growth with minimal effort. With this technology, you’ll be able to ensure your crops are getting the best conditions for growth. No [...]
Wastewater irrigation treatment for greenhouse growers is an excellent way of recycling reclaimed water from your agricultural crops. There are many benefits of recycling your wastewater direct on location for better quality control. Wastewater contains nutrients naturally as well as fertilizers that are injected into the water line. However the main thing we are trying [...]
Every grower knows that an essential part of a healthy greenhouse crop is clean water. Your irrigation system should be supplied with pure water, and greenhouse growers are gradually realizing the importance of installing a water treatment system to improve water quality. Greenhouse water treatment is essential for disease management caused by botrytis cinerea, clavibacter michiganensis, [...]
By 2050, the population on earth will reach approximately 9.7 billion people, almost 25% higher than it is in the world today. Virtually all of the population growth is predicted to happen in developing countries and overseas. How are we going to feed all of these people? Well better greenhouse crop yields can be [...]
The importance of quality water for the purpose of plant growth is indisputable. With a large number of growers gradually arriving at this realization, the need to reclaim and recycle greenhouse waste water has become a real need for every grower. But, how do you turn your greenhouse into a water recycling facility? Keeping in [...]
Understanding Greenhouse Water Treatment Growers need to quickly understand greenhouse water treatment systems because of the new Canadian legislation on nutrient water recycling. It dictates that all farms must "Find an effective and economical way for greenhouses to recycle 100 percent of nutrient-bearing water." This means you should be running a closed loop irrigation system for [...]
Greenhouse Water Recycling Systems Efficient water use and irrigation recycling is a crucial issue for growers. Why? Well, for one the Government states that wastewater from greenhouses is classified as sewage stated in their water rules for greenhouse operators. They go on to say... Untreated, these sources of sewage can harm the environment. To help control [...]
