Clean water also improves quality and taste of product

Added on 27 June 2024

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Clean water also improves quality and taste of product

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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. In this article we asked specialist and advisor Peter Klapwijk of 2Harvest and Ruud Schulte of Van der Ende Group about the necessity and developments of water treatment.

Water is an essential element in greenhouse horticulture. But it is not available in unlimited quantities and qualities everywhere in the world. Environmental regulations also increasingly restrict the discharge of water. Therefore, growers must use the water in the greenhouse efficiently and are forced to recirculate their water. This can be done in various ways, with existing techniques being further refined and new techniques being introduced at a rapid pace.