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GreenTech is shining a spotlight on the transitions happening in the world today. With numerous challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and the need for more sustainable practices, the current food production systems are being greatly affected. In a series of articles, we will delve into the challenges and opportunities of these transitions in the horticulture industry. Check out our latest articles below!

Today's green fingers will be digitalized

Tomato growers CombiVliet and Agro Care recently announced their merger. It will be the largest merger of tomato growers in the Netherlands, which will continue under the name Agro Care. The two companies were already among the largest and most modern tomato growers in the world, but together the area of the two partners is approaching 500 hectares. This growth also requires sufficient people. “People are without a doubt the most important factor in a company. You can buy a computer, plants, greenhouses, systems, anything you can think of, but people make the difference. If you don't have them, the rest isn't much use either,” says Manager HRM & Communication Martine van der Meer (Agro Care).

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Without robots, our food sovereignty will be at risk

More and more horticultural entrepreneurs see robotization as a solution within their business operations as an alternative to expensive and scarce personnel, but also to increase efficiency in the company. Collaboration between developers from various disciplines, sector organizations and companies is a requirement for the successful development of robots. To emphasize this and to stimulate innovations in the field of robotics within horticulture, GreenTech Amsterdam has been organizing the Robot Challenge since 2022. The competition gives both established companies and start-ups the opportunity to introduce their innovative robots to a wide audience.

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Robotics: Futuristic dream or your next investment?

Watch Jack Verhoosel ( TNO ), Nicolas Salmon ( AISPRID ), and moderator Erik Pekkeriet ( Wageningen University & Research ) discuss robotization and its profitability.

Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge 2024

Speakers of the Wageningen University & Research Stef Maree , Rick van de Zedde , and moderator Silke Hemming explained every insight of this challenge.

How innovative is the horticulture sector at this moment?

Hermann Konnemann ( Klasmann-Deilmann ) shares his thoughts about innovation in horticulture, the German market, and the latest technological developments.

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