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2 March 2023
The emergence of LEDs as a viable light source has opened up new possibilities for horticulture that previous systems, based on sodium or fluorescent lamps, could not provide.
9 February 2021
Explore the ‘dos and don’ts’ of cattle handling with Dr Temple Grandin, a globally respected animal behaviourist from the University of Colorado
6 January 2021
This issue includes how coronavirus continues to affect energy prices
7 December 2020
Application of regulated deficit irrigation at Staplehurst Nurseries for ornamental plants
23 September 2020
This webinar looks at how to get the most from cow housing and slurry systems.
21 January 2021
How do you know when you’ve reached net zero? What defines the limits of the supply chain that you need to consider?
21 January 2021
How can improvements and innovations in technology help farmers and growers achieve net zero?
19 January 2023
Find out more about improvements in lighting in horticulture.
20 July 2021
Find out what heat pumps are and how they work.
20 July 2021
Thermal storage is the means of storing thermal energy (heat or cooling) so it can be used sometime after it is generated.
23 June 2022
Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting has been developed for horticulture since the late 1980s, yet it remains on the periphery of mainstream sources for glasshouse lighting. Conventional assimilation (supplementary) lights, such as high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamps, still tend to be the go-to option for many growers for various reasons. In this technical update, we consider the developments in LED technology in recent years and whether or not LEDs are an economically viable alternative to conventional light sources.
