Protected Agriculture - Getting Closer to the Source with Greenhouses
How greenhouse grown produce provides variety and consistency
Consumers are more interested in understanding how and where their food is grown than ever before. Greenhouse growing and protected agriculture allow consumers to be closer to where their food is gornw. Growers are able to control environments, supplementing traditional farming techniques and enabling consistent food production. Once seasonal produce can be grown year-round, improving the options of fresh, local food availability. Greenhouse projects are rapidly expanding due to the wide range of tangible benefits they provide growers and consumers. It's no secret as to why greenhouse projects are in-demand; they offer a wide range of measurable benefits to growers and consumers. Benefit including the ability to grow more food per acre, consistent quality, improved sustainability, water conservation, and increased access to fresh produce.
Urban centers also directly benefit from greenhouses. In areas where food is typically delivered rather than grown, greenhouse growing can be an effective tool to address population dynamics. By supplementing traditional farming with protected agriculture, growers can improve quality and variety to urban population centers. Protected agriculture also helps reduce our carbon imprint by reducing the distance food travels to reach the produce aisle. This also means fresher produce due to decreased delivery time from farm to market.
When people stop to think about your favorite meal at your local restaurants, an important factor is consistency. Consistency in taste, consistency in presentation, and so on. Protected agriculture can provide similar benefits in our own homes. Produce grown in a greenhouse is less dependent on climatic conditions. By growing in a controlled environment, suppliers are able to produce a very consistent product. Consistency helps deliver a similar taste and quality regardless of the time of year or weather.
Netafim USA has been involved in greenhouse irrigation and climate control for decades. With our recent acquisition of Gakon Horticultural Projects, we are able to take our efforts another step. By combining Gakon’s greenhouse technology expertise with Netafim’s industry-leading agronomy solutions, we are able to maximize the efficiency in which food is grown and distributed. Technology and innovation have always been at the heart of Netafim, but combining culture, industry leadership, and expertise is how we make magic happen. Netafim’s leadership in precision irrigation and the Israeli culture of innovation has proven to be a powerful combination over the last fifty years. Combining the culture and innovation of two industry leaders, with the local agronomy expertise of our U.S. team, will be a game-changer for the protected agriculture market. Combining Netafim’s expertise, Gakon’s sixty-year history as a leader in protected agriculture, the culture of the two companies, and the local agronomy expertise of our U.S. team will be a game-changer for the greenhouse market! We are committed to being a part of this accelerating trend and I’m proud that Netafim is investing time and resources to support this agricultural advancement. Protected agriculture is an important contributor to the future of sustainable farming and it will certainly help solve our growing food security challenges.
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