Lighting - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Take Part in the 2023 State of CEA Report
This survey will provide insights on emerging trends and challenges in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry.
+27% Yield Boost in Microgreens Trial
This study, locally known as the ‘Glow and Grow’ project, monitored the growth and development of two aquaponic microgreen crops: mizuna (a Japanese mustard green) and a 7-crop braising mix.
+5.4% Boost in Cannabis
After three months under the films, dry, trimmed harvest weights were reported in September of 2019. Dry yield showed an extra 2.5 lbs harvested from under the film, equivalent to a +5.4% increase in total dry yield.
Using LED Technology Improve Plant Cultivation
Light quality and spectrum controllability is a prerequisite for the maximized use of light energy to save energy, reduce growing cycle times, enhance production, and improve product quality.
Shedding Light on Diffused Glass Vs Clear Glass – Greenhouse
Traditionally, most glass is produced as ‘clear glass’ – a staple in the growing industry for decades. Diffused glass can also help prevent sunburns from taking hold in the crop.
2022 Top Article - Drones and Robotics in Agriculture
Using an in-expensive drone, they can map a full quarter section of land in about 20 minutes, providing a real-time map that is able to instantly show variability and allow them to quickly identify problem areas and determine solutions.
2022 Top Article - Indoor Agriculture: Driving up LED Efficiency to Reduce the Costs of Artificial Sun
Increasing lighting efficiency can make a big difference to running costs. This is one of the reasons driving the move to replace traditional lighting solutions with LEDs in recent years.
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5 reasons to embrace sensor technology in 2023
Primarily, the technology is evolving to combine information in new advanced ways through data integration and connectivity, which is empowering farmers thanks to real-time insights, giving them optimum control over their crops.
Green Science Alliance Developed Quantum Dot Film Which Can Accelerate Plants, Agricultural Crops Growth
Developed films can be expected to speed up plants and crops growth because this film emit more red light under the sun light.
Driving the greenhouse industry to sustainable growth
The challenge for commercial greenhouse operators is that they are often large and complex systems that require multiple processes to function harmoniously. Reliability and consistency are imperative here.
Lighting - News Headlines
New Ultraviolet Lighting from TCP Kills Germs, Recirculates Fresh Air
Technical Consumer Products, Inc. (TCP), the industry leader in innovation for commercial and residential LED lighting, is excited to announce its first line of LED lighting that reduces the amount of active microbes in the indoor air while it illuminates.
Make LED switch now to curb rising energy costs, urges LST
AgTech firm Light Science Technologies (LST) is urging glasshouse growers to ditch HPS lighting for LEDs as indoor farming feels the pinch from rising energy costs.
Fluence Selected as LED Technology Partner by Major Cannabis Cultivators in Growing Portuguese Market
Portuguese growers have leveraged Fluence's industry-leading technology to achieve better yields and a more efficient cultivation process
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