Global positioning standard for greenhouses

Hortivation Point

Dutch Horticulture in New York

Look through a large window in the indoor farm to view a crop of fresh tomatoes being grown

The Netherlands, a significant partner in Canada’s greenhouse industry

Annie van de Riet new president AVAG Greenhouse Technology Center

GreenTech Amsterdam 2020 Horticulture’s forefront

Growing with more layers under LED

A revolutionary new cultivation system

Our members

Based on a few criteria, we will show you a suitable supplier.

Innovation

Combining strengths related to knowledge management and innovation within greenhouse technology

Quality

HortiQ certificate is proof the craftsmanship and guarantees that your greenhouse meets these requirements.

Greenhouse Technology Center

AVAG is the association of the Dutch greenhouse construction and technology. The Netherlands is a globally respected supplier of integrated growing systems, components and associated services. The AVAG affiliated companies sucessfully export their products worldwide and form the basis of years of experience and knowledge that has become invaluable for the industry. AVAG represent the common interests of our members and support them in the areas of quality, innovation and internationalization.

Themes

Energy

Climate

Logistics

Greenhouse

Irrigation

Crop Protection

Knowledge Sharing

Urban Farming

News

GreenTech Americas (12 June 2020)

Amsterdam, 12 June 2020 - GreenTech Americas is moving from 25 - 27 August 2020 to 16 - 18 March 2021. The current health situation in Mexico, due to COVID-19, does not provide the optimal conditions to organize GreenTech’s first show in Querétaro. RAI Amsterdam and Tarsus, as organizers, recognize the power of face to face interaction as the best environment for successful business. Due to measures put in place by the authorities, many travelers are still confronted with travel restrictions. A new date has been set to maintain the international reach and quality of the event.

Global positioning standard for greenhouses (04 June 2020)

The Hortivation Foundation is introducing the Hortivation Point as the global positioning standard for greenhouses. This responds to the demand by greenhouse builders, installers and other suppliers for a standardised methodology for determining the exact position of every object in a greenhouse. This methodology has been included in ISSO publication 88, which describes the quality criteria for the construction of greenhouses.

The Canadian Greenhouse Industry: producing sustainable food (29 May 2020)

Greenhouses play an important role in food security. With the help of Dutch partners the Canadian greenhouse industry has evolved into an efficient sector that provides sustainable food throughout the year. This innovative way of producing is getting more acknowledged and fits well in the Sustainable Development Goals.