HHTR: the leading international trade journal for technique

Technical innovations are essential to the future of horticulture. That's why the Horti Fair and Lakerveld publishing launched the international trade journal Holland Horticulture Technology Review last year. The online version of the journal can be read free of charge. This digital newsletter contains the highlights of the latest edition.

More accurate than human eyes
Internal logistic systems tire less quickly than human beings. And they are much more accurate as well, says Ben van der Valk from the Van der Valk Patioplant nursery, where they work with a mobile system from WPS Horti Systems. Robot eyes stay focused, after all. They’re not distracted by what is happening round about them.

Read more about internal logistics »

Eliminate moisture!
Dehumidification used to be a question of heating and opening the windows. But there are better solutions. The Eco Climate Converter (ECC) for example, extracts moisture from the air and recovers energy from the condensed water. How brilliant is that?

Read more about the ECC »

90% less water
There are many countries where it takes about 100 litres of water to grow one kilo of tomatoes. Growing on substrate and recirculating water, however, can produce substantial savings: around 10 litres per kilo is possible in that case. What is more, stonewool substrate means that the cultivation process can be controlled more effectively.

Read more about growing on substrate »

Every country gets its own greenhouse
Bram Vanthoor received his PhD for research on greenhouse design. He developed a calculation model that takes the local climate and the economic situation into account in designing greenhouses. Two working greenhouses in the Netherlands and Spain have demonstrated that the model works. Now greenhouses really can be tailor-made.

Read more about greenhouse design »

Want to reach an international audience?
Do you want to reach an international audience for your company? HHTR helps you reach a huge group of horticultural professionals all over the world. Contact chris.crauwels@lakerveld.nl to find out about the advertising options. Have you an idea for the editorial staff? Then mail it to ad.van.gaalen@lakerveld.nl.