SOILUTIONS’ Post

Innovations in the flower bulb sector: moving towards sustainability 🌷 Dutch flower bulbs are beloved worldwide, and our industry is embracing innovative and sustainable practices to ensure top-quality production. Key advancements include: ⚙️ Technical innovations: Sustainable growing techniques and labor-saving technologies. 🌱 Organic cultivation: Increasing adoption of chemical-free farming. 💧 Water management: Efficient water use and recycling to reduce pollution. 🔋 Energy efficiency: Solar energy and optimized energy use in barns and greenhouses. 🐝 Biodiversity: Enhancing biodiversity through flower-rich field edges and natural pest control. Precision agriculture with AI-powered robots is revolutionizing disease detection and crop management. At Verver Export, we constantly adapt our range to these innovations. Read the full article on our website to learn more: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eFqKUzS8 #innovation #sustainability #flowerbulbs #ververexport

🌱 Rethinking Substrates: In the world of crop cultivation, substrates play a crucial and very effective role. However, as we navigate this era of transformation and a growing demand for food, discussions around substrates have become more prominent.   Why? Well, because the pro’s may no longer outweigh the cons: 
   🌿 The Pros of Natural Peat: * Horticultural Backbone: Natural peat has been a horticultural mainstay for decades, providing a reliable foundation for plant growth. * Effective Support: It offers efficient water and nutrient retention properties, contributing to healthy plant development. * Traditional Reliance: Many growers have traditionally depended on peat as a go-to substrate.
   🚫 The Cons of Natural Peat: * Carbon Footprint: The extraction and utilization of peat release CO2. * Limited Availability: Natural peat covers a mere 3% of the Earth's land area, restricting its long-term viability. * Non-Renewable Resource: Peat is not a renewable resource, raising sustainability concerns.
   So, now what? Creating high-performance growing media from environmentally friendly, renewable raw materials is no easy task! These materials are not yet widely available, and their quality is different from natural peat.
   💡This is where innovation takes center stage! Klasmann-Deilmann (our esteemed contributor!) and Maan Biobased Products - Smart Biodegradable Products (our latest participant to our in residency program) have joined forces to create what they think is the ultimate recipe for a promising growth medium, composed of fibers of biodegradable and bio based material. They’ve called it Nygaia, after the Greek Goddess of the Earth 🌍
   We embrace this innovation, and we're excited to follow their progress closely. You can do so too. Visit nygaia.com if you want to know more✨   #futureoffood #howtofeedtheworld #howtofeedtheworld2050 #eatthis #eatthis_network #klasmanndeilmann #maangroup #maanbiobased #innovation #innovationinhorticulture #powerofhorticulture #substrate #substrateinnovation #peat

Embracing Innovation: Transforming Greenhouses for a Sustainable Future In a recent business endeavor, Igor Jovkovic, General Manager and Co-Owner at Agrikol Group 🏗 and Canexus, embarked on a journey to Crete, Greece, delving into the realms of agricultural innovation and growth. Amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Crete, discussions unfolded with a client, igniting possibilities for the transformation of aging greenhouses into beacons of […] https://lnkd.in/ezjQZM4S

Picture yourself in the most prestigious Sustainability event in Portugal, Negócios Sustentabilidade 20 | 30, sharing your company CSR commitments, listening to inspiring debates and meeting Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz. That was me last Tuesday! 🤩 Bel was invited to join the roundtable “Restore Nature, Preserve Biodiversity” 🌱 🐝and I was so grateful to share it with such a distinguished cohort Humberto Rosa, Isabel Barros, Miguel Silveira, Rita N., hosted by Sónia Santos Dias. At Bel we know we are part of the problem, and we are committed to be part of the solution 🌎 Promoting Regenerative Agriculture, the power of the soil to capture carbon and restore biodiversity is the key to meet Paris Agreement 2050. Our commitment: 100% of our milk 🐮 and apples 🍏 from regenerative agriculture practices by 2030. For All.For Good. #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgruculture #Biodiversity #SustainableFarming #ForAllForGood

Where does the name Matorka come from 💭? Matorka was founded by a group of Icelandic women in 2010. The founders had the vision to work within Iceland’s natural ecosystem to establish the most sustainable aquaculture in the world, and this vision is embraced by our teams today. So, where does the name Matorka come from? In Icelandic, "Mat” means food and “Orka” translates to energy. The concept is not only that you get energy from the food that we produce, but also that this nutritional source of protein is produced with renewable energy. #matorka #arcticchar #sustainableseafood

🌿 Taking Steps Towards Sustainability with Phytano 🌿 At Phytano, we understand that our modular hydroponic systems, which enable the on-site growth of fresh greens and herbs, aren't going to save the world on their own. However, we firmly believe they represent a significant step in the right direction. Every company that engages in discussions or adopts our technology is taking a positive step toward rethinking their supply chains through a sustainability lens. By collectively adopting sustainable approaches to supply and consumption, we contribute to a brighter, more sustainable future for the next generation. Let's work together to make sustainability a standard, not an afterthought. Join us in this journey towards making meaningful changes that matter. #Sustainability #Hydroponics #FutureOfFood #GreenTech #Phytano

📍 Today, I'm in sunny and beautiful Coimbra with Lidia Garrote Moral and Francisco Jesús Infante Pérez at Biotrend SA facilities, proudly representing CARTIF at the ELLIPSE Project monitoring meeting. 🌍 ELLIPSE Project aims to valorize two major European waste streams - slaughterhouse waste (rumen content) and paper pulp sludge - to cost-effectively produce PHAs for agriculture and personal care while coprocessing other organic wastes like dairy sludge and glycerol. 🌿 This innovative biorefinery approach will reduce landfill waste and create bio-based fertilizers, while advancing the circular economy through new avenues for platform chemicals and bioplastics. 🌱 Let's unlock sustainable solutions together! #Biorefinery #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #WasteToValue"

Here's the essence of sustainability captured in its core..... Organic farm, research, souls, energy, thoughts, and more! #SustainableEssence #OrganicHarmony #ResearchRoots #EcoSouls #RenewableEnergy #GreenThoughts #EcoLiving #onedayconference #internationaconference2023 #conference

🌱Exploring circular materials in horticulture: Advantages, challenges, and sustainable solutions Join experts Alexander V. (Wageningen University & Research), Marc van Oers (Van Iperen International), Marco Zevenhoven (RHP knowledge center for substrates), André Van Wageningen (FarmTech Society), and moderator Henry Gordon-Smith (Agritecture). 🌿 Discover how transitioning towards circularity in substrate and fertilizer usage can lead to a sustainable future. Learn about reducing dependence on natural reserves and mitigating disruptions with circular materials. 💡 Gain insights into the sector's adaptation to sustainability and collaboration between growers and the industry. Enter this discussion on equal yields, minimal emissions, and upcoming regulations like the UK's peat ban. Watch the session now: https://lnkd.in/eE6NTJHg #Sustainability #Horticulture #CircularMaterials #GreenTech