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The Future of biocontrol

• There are different solutions for growers to protect their yield
• Valto Biocontrol believes in natural crop protection.
• We will share our vision on biocontrol solutions for growers

Edwin van Dop, Sales Manager, Valto Biocontrol

Natural gas in industry in Mexico

• Natural gas
• Natural gas in the agri-food industry
• Benefits of natural gas

Carlos Salvador Pimentel, NG Sales Specialist, GNU GAS NATURAL

Grafting Center, the POWER of agriculture innovation

• Overview of vegetable grafting production in Mexico
• Challenges and benefits of using grafting in vegetable production
• Presentation of the new Grafting Production Training Center

Francisco Alberico, Commercial Director, Distribuidora de Sustratos Agrícolas

Optimal Energy Solutions for Mexican Greenhouses

• Benefits of CO2 usage
• Heating systems
• Importance of a proper irrigation system and UV disinfection

Edgar López, Business Developer, VB & Tebarex

The use of Ozone and Ozonated Oil in Agriculture

• Environmental Technology, Contact Biocide and Insecticide and Food Safety

Oscar Gerardo Tafoya Chavarría, Technical Manager, INNOVAOZONO, INTERNATIONAL FOODS CONTROL & INNOVAOZONO

Companies:

15:30 Growing Leafy Greens on the Hydroponic Floating System

Light4Food builds turnkey automation systems for growing leafy greens on the hydroponic floating system based on 10 years of R&D into the growing system and machinery for handling

Niels Jacobs, R&D and Project Design Engineer Hydroponic Systems, Light4Food BV

15:35 - Sustainable packaging for Horti-, and agriculture export

• Why? (a.o. European legislation)
• Economic feasibility
• Pros and cons

15:40 - Water Treatment by Van der Ende Group

• Water is undoubtedly one of the most critical conditions for the growth of a crop. Good water management is essential
• To guide growers with guidelines on how to cope with current and future water problems in greenhouses
• Three important topics related to water management will be discussed: availability, reuse and legislation

Everyday, Blue Radix optimizes and steers greenhouse processes around the globe, autonomously

Ronald Hoek, CEO, Blue Radix B.V.

Footprint, how to become a sustainable company

The current problem on the carbon footprint of the horticultural industry and its consequences are established. LetsGrow.com has developed tools that allow the producer to calculate their environmental impact and optimize their production with the least use of resources

Federico Antonio Aguilar, Sales and Implementation Manager, Latin America, LetsGrow.com

Ultrasol® K Acid: The acid source of potassium nitrate

• UItrasol® K Acid has an acidifying effect on the nutrient solution which leads to acid saving, special considerations must be taken for the handling and use of the product, as well as the effect it has on pH and EC under different conditions

Salvador de Anda, RTC Puebla, Veracruz Norte, Oaxaca and Tlaxcala, SQM México

Haifa solutions for recirculation systems in greenhouses

• Learn about Haifa's innovative solutions for modern recirculation systems in greenhouses and give some tips on management and production

Juan Manuel Diaz Martinez, Technical Manager, HAIFA MEXICO

Effective nutrition to improve production and profitability in protected crops

• Protected horticulture
• Nutrient solutions, more suitable products
• Hydroponics
• How to develop efficient and profitable nutrient solutions? -Learn about the operation of GPS specialised software to generate your nutrition programmes

Ernesto Alberony Galicia Loyola, Technical Development, Comercializadora GREENHOW

Turnkey Packaging Automation

• Explain and understand integration and complete solutions
• Advantages of having one integration partner
• Innovations on processing and packaging and the use of robotics

Joost Somford, CCO, JASA Packaging Solutions Inc

Advances of LED technology in the horticultural industry and the impact of spectrum on plant morphology and yields

• Overview of the horticultural lighting industry
• Advantages of using remote lighting controllers
• Impact of spectrum on plant morphology and yields

Brian Bennett, Founding CEO, Thrive Agritech
Andrés Gómez, Thrive Agritech

Companies:

15:30 - Grodan North America

• We would like to introduce our company, product and key people

Don Courtemanche, VP, Grodan North America

15:35 - The absolute top in cultivation floors. That is what ErfGoed stands for

• The best cultivation system for your crop. Whether floriculture, vegetable cultivation, breeding, propagation or production, ErfGoed soils have more than proved their worth. For optimum effect, ErfGoed also supplies the water system. And, of course, we know all about the internal transport and maintenance of our growing soils

Cornelis van Bommel, Business Development Manager, ErfGoed

15:40 - Everyday, Blue Radix optimizes and steers greenhouse processes around the globe, autonomously

• Autonomous Growing makes greenhouse operations scalable and empowers growers to achieve higher results
• Learn about the approach, the value and the practical implementation

Ronald Hoek, CEO, Blue Radix B.V.

Multiple benefits of nanobubble technology in agriculture

Niels Schellingerhout, Business Development Manager Mexico, Moleaer

Management of coconut fiber substrates and solutions in hydroponics

Carlos Eduardo Gutierrez, Director of Innovation and Technology Development, CoirTech

Coco Substrate Solutions for Protected Agriculture

Sebastián Parada Salazar, Sales Manager Latin America, Coir Medium Pro

Experiences with Enza Zaden Peppers in Medium and High Technology

Alfonso Valle, Specialist in Medium and High Tech Protected Crops, Independent Agricultural Advisor

The importance of complete and tailor-made advice in hygiene management: the use of Huwa-San and how to get the most out of it

• History and background of Roam Technology
• Huwa-San, an interesting product to use in your hygiene protocol
• Important points of attention in hygiene management

Ivan Casteels, Business Leader Export, RoamTechnology

IPM Data lowers costs, increases quality and keeps you competitive

• Why setting Action Thresholds improves IPM controls
• What are the leading indicators that help predict outbreaks?
• Using key performance indicators to improve IPM strategies

Carrie Izsak, Co-Founder, President, IPM Scoutek 

Philips: LED lighting solutions for protected horticulture

• LED lighting solutions for horticulture
• LED lighting recipes to enhance and optimize crops

Ramiro Robles, Sales Director Latin America