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Energy
21 December 2020
The advantages of diffuse light in horticultural production have been long debated, and there’s now increasing evidence that using light diffusing technologies in a greenhouse can give production advantages that include yield increases in edible crops and reduced time to market and quality improvements in ornamentals. Read this technical update on diffuse light to find out more.
2 December 2022
Read this series of factsheets to learn about the light spectrum and how it can be used to manipulate protected crops for your benefit.
10 March 2022
This project identified areas where energy and water use efficiency might be improved in glasshouse soft fruit production
24 June 2021
What is net zero and how can farmers and growers achieve it.
3 February 2023
GrowSave is a knowledge exchange programme helping growers to save energy
2 March 2023
In the Spring Budget, the Government announced a two-year extension to the current Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme, with precise terms now out for consultation.
2 March 2023
Read about the use of computer modelling to manage your glasshouse environment
2 March 2023
Over the last few months there has been discussion about whether the UK would introduce a Carbon Emissions Tax or UK Emissions Trading Scheme (or both) to help drive down our emissions.
2 March 2023
The Government has just launched the ‘expression of interest’ phase of the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, which is due to launch in mid-2022,
2 March 2023
Heating degree days can be a useful measure of the heat required by a building.
