Traycon installs container fields with smart solutions

Traycon Projecten has already made a name for itself with the installation of container and tray fields. Using GPS technology, the specialised company from Sprundel precisely and efficiently carries out cultivation floor projects. For this, Traycon has its own extensive GPS-controlled fleet of machinery at its disposal. No-nonsense and no fuss, that's an important motto for the company's working method and customer approach. Director-owner Antoon Vissers of Traycon highlights the activities and latest developments of his company.

TH Machines builds innovative machines for pot nursery

TH Machines builds machines for horticulture and tree nurseries, mainly focused on cultivation in pots. The company started with the production of unique spacing forks, which are patented. With these, TH Machines, which is only about three years old, was already present at GrootGroenPlus in 2023. However, the company in Zundert is expanding its range of machines and solutions. Some of them will be showcased in October.

Technology in the genes

One of the regulars at trade fair GrootGroenPlus is Elco Machinebouw; and the same goes for the upcoming edition. Outdoors, several machines will be showcased, mainly for plant harvesting and weed control, as well as for soil cultivation and crop care. But Sven and Niek Elst also have a story to tell. Plenty of reasons to visit the company's stand at the trade fair.

DvO Engineering: specialist in mechanical weed control for tree nurseries

DvO Engineering is a relatively young company with extensive experience in the tree nursery industry. The machine manufacturer, based in Maashees, focuses mainly on mechanical weed control for tree nurseries. Several smart hoeing machines have already been introduced to the market, with the latest highlight being a unique hoe-mower combination that can operate at high speeds.

ODV Techniek continues to innovate with the next generation weeding machine

Mechanical weed control is on the rise as the use of herbicides is increasingly restricted. One of the leading alternatives is the Weed Profi by ODV Techniek. This modular weeding machine is continuously being developed and improved, with input from growers playing a crucial role. Tree nursery Growera and Bressers Laanbomen are already satisfied users of the Weed Profi and they are happy to share their positive experiences with its fine-tuning.

Low-volume spreading technology: a chance for the future

Pioneers lead the way in showing how things can be done differently. Adriaan van de Ven from Agricult is one such pioneer in sustainable agriculture. His focus on the droplet, the core element of spraying and misting, has brought tree nurseries and horticultural companies significant savings in crop protection products, water, and time for years. With his innovations in low-volume spreading technology, the company has been successful both domestically and internationally. This success also presents Van de Ven with a great opportunity for a potential partner. Who’s ready to take the plunge?

Terrazza: leader in cleaning solutions for growers

Terrazza is actively tapping into new markets. This Belgian specialist in cleaning and weed removal solutions is supporting that with ingenious new products that can be found at GrootGroenPlus in Zundert. Two standout products at the booth are the Geotex Omni Pro and the brand-new Nursery Eco Cleaner. These solutions address the need for user-friendly, sustainable, and ecological cleaning methods for growers. Director Dany Mestdag proudly explains the ins and outs.

The Fielddresser XL is ideal for cultivating young plant stock.

Michel Jongenelen is a specialist in fertiliser dosing and has a mechanical solution for every specific situation in the tree nursery industry. At trade fair GrootGroenPlus, the entrepreneur will showcase his most significant achievement: the Topdresser XL. However, Jongenelen also has other innovations that optimise fertiliser application in open soil, pots, cutting trays, and seed trays. source: Ralf Pijnenburg

HortiFootprint Calculator fully FloriPEFCR-compliant summer 2024

Interest in the HortiFootprint Calculator continues to grow. We are therefore pleased to announce that by the third quarter of 2024, the HortiFootprint Calculator will be fully FloriPEFCR-compliant. The FloriPEFCR model is now ready and will start making accurate calculations using customer data. In the coming weeks, the model will be implemented in xhe own MPS environment. The HortiFootprint Calculator is an innovative software tool that measures the carbon footprint of horticultural production and helps growers make more sustainable choices.

ENVIRONMENT TAKES THE LEAD IN DEVELOPMENTS IN NURSERY STOCK TECHNOLOGY

Technology is rapidly advancing in the nursery stock industry, with the environment playing a crucial role. This includes aspects like energy generation, specialised machinery, and research into spraying techniques with a strong emphasis on reducing emissions. For this article we checked out several new innovations and asked participants of trade fair GrootGroenPlus about their vision and commitment to the development of new nursery technologies. Innovation in wind energy.

Wet winters and dry summers

2023 was undoubtedly a year of weather extremes. Until September we had a precipitation deficit of 120 millimetres, and then we ended the year with a precipitation record of more than 1,100 millimetres. It was the year of a super El Niño, and the fall of 2023 was extremely wet.

Protect your fruit trees from crawling insects

Fruit and ornamental trees can be threatened by small critters, which crawl up along the trunk. If the small winter moth, horse chestnut moth, caterpillars, aphids, ants and other crawling insects reach the crown, they can do a lot of damage there. So block their way up, with a tree glue band.

Jiffy's biodegradable plant pots 70 Years

Jiffy is celebrating 70 years of Jiffy Pots this year. The biodegradable plant pots have been produced since 1953, long before sustainability became a hot topic.

The most effective irrigation system for container crops

An ebb and flow system is the most optimal irrigation system for container crops. That is the final conclusion of a study on the effectiveness and pros and cons of irrigation systems, which HAS student Rick Pijnenburg conducted this spring. Whether it is actually interesting for a grower to invest in an ebb and flow system depends mainly on whether the payback period fits within his business and future strategy.

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