Plant Empowerment is adding to its presence in Mexico in the come years . As one of its focus markets , Mexico offers important electric potential for implementing the Plant Empowerment principles . Years ago , the first collaboration with a raiser began in Querétaro , Mexico . Now , Plant Empowerment is return to the same location with a two - solar day course , schedule for March 24–25 , one day before the GreenTech Americas event .
How Plant Empowerment depart in MexicoData - driven insights forge the groundwork for the Plant Empowerment principles . These principles have been extensively essay , both in the Netherlands and internationally , over the last decade . One of the most remarkable international projects , conducted between 2018 and 2020 , took place at United Farms , a 65.5 - hectare producer of love apple and Cucumis sativus in Querétaro , Mexico . Querétaro is known for its agricultural design and gamy - tech greenhouse operations .
In this two - yr trial , the Plant Empowerment principle demonstrated an increment in net profit while significantly reducing resource purpose . In partnership with Implementation Partners Hoogendoorn Growth Management , Koppert , Svensson , Cultilene , and LetsGrow.com , and with livelihood from Horticonnect , a multidisciplinary approach shot was adopted to follow through the Plant Empowerment principles .
In 2019 , the task reached a milepost with the seminar " Digging Deeper into Next Generation grow : The United Farms Experience . " This event brought together experts , growers , and researchers to share insights and successes . The seminar marked the first metre the principles of Plant Empowerment were inaugurate and discussed on a global stage , with interest from the horticulture community in Mexico . The project and seminar laid the groundwork for what would later become the Plant Empowerment Foundation .
ResultsUnited Farms dedicated a 0.5 - hectare compartment within their facility to this initiative . The compartment was transformed into a living laboratory where advanced greenhouse technologies were unite with data point - driven insight to naturalize harvest under controlled conditions .
By 2020 , the results of the Plant Empowerment trial were equate against a commercial nursery fitted with the same equipment and divulge to selfsame remote conditions . The test exhibit a 31 % reduction in fertilizer habit , 52 % savings on integrated pest management diligence , a 13.8 % lessening in gun consumption , and a 12 % increase in yield , resulting in a 15 % net profit gain .
In addition , the greenhouse achieved a 14 % step-down in water use , a significant advantage in Mexico , where water scarceness is a critical issue .
strengthen the Mexican communityMexico presents significant potential drop for apply Plant Empowerment principle . As the country experience rapid development , Plant Empowerment is perpetrate to strengthening its bearing in this promising market place over the coming old age .
The Plant Empowerment event on March 24–25 will focus on decisive report tailor to the unique challenges and opportunities within the part ’s gardening sphere . In Mexico , central challenge such as cost efficiency , water supply direction , and adjust to in high spirits - temperature mood are particularly pressing . With this understanding , the programme has been designed to directly focus on these penury , ensuring the event is relevant for all participants .
Growers and other horticultural professionals interested in advert the Plant Empowerment course in Mexico can find oneself more selective information and registerhere .
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