In recent years, something has been shifting. Quietly, but clearly. Supply chains are becoming more complex, prices more volatile, and reliance on imports less obvious.

And without always saying it out loud, many investors are asking the same question: How do we regain more control, without compromising on quality and return? Part of that answer lies in locally grown soft fruit. Their value is defined by freshness, taste and quality. And that makes them ideal for local production.

In moderne tuinbouw investeren telers in irrigatiesystemen, klimaatcomputers en nieuwe rassen. Toch wordt een van de krachtigste factoren in plantprestaties vaak onderschat: de folie boven het gewas.

Across the world fruit growers are facing a new reality. Weather volatility is increasing, and crops such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries and grapes are becoming more vulnerable to heavy rainfall, heat waves, hail storms and sudden weather swings.

Over the past decades greenhouse horticulture has evolved into one of the most technologically advanced forms of agriculture. Climate computers, LED lighting systems, precision irrigation, automation and data analytics now allow growers to control plant production with remarkable accuracy.

Over the last three decades greenhouse horticulture has become one of the most technologically advanced forms of agriculture. Climate computers, LED lighting, sensor networks and precision irrigation systems allow growers to control plant growth with extraordinary accuracy.

De economische renaissance van slimme foliekassen: Een duurzaam pad naar agrarische winstgevendheid