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How to Grow in a ModulAir Glasshouse by Godfried Dol
New Book By Godfried Dol
The Book helps growers adjust from growing in a conventional glasshouse to the technologically advanced Semi-Closed Glasshouse. The book is full of tips on growing, labor management and how to start up a new glasshouse project.
Who is it for?
The book is meant for growers, glasshouse managers, suppliers to the industry and investors.
Why was it written?
It is inevitable that with the introduction of a new technology, there are misconceptions on how to use it. The semi-closed glasshouse is no exception. The book clears up many misconceptions.
Who is the writer
Godfried Dol has been a grower in high tech glasshouses for almost four decades. he has lived in nine different countries and experienced glasshouse growing in many different climates. During the last 7 years he has focussed on managing Semi-Closed glasshouses in 5 different countries and climates. Last year he advised the Automatoes team to a winning strategy for the Artificial Intelligence challenge, organized by the University of Wageningen.
How can I get the book?
The book has just been printed and shipping will start soon. There are limited copies available. You can reserve your copy by sending an email to Godfrey@glasshouse-consultancy.com
Who published the book
The book was written in conjunction with van Der Hoeven Glasshouse builderV
Glasshouse Project Management
Find
Provide
Provide
Find the best climate location to cost effectively grow produce.
Provide
Provide
Provide
Provide the necessary permits and infrastructure (gas, electricity, water) required for the glasshouse.
Select
Provide
Select
Select the best glasshouse builders and contractors to build the glasshouse.
Design
Design
Design
Design the glasshouse so that maximum production can be achieved at the lowest cost.
Train
Design
Design
Run the glasshouse for one year, train the management team and use our growing skills to make the glasshouse profitable.
Design
Based in Dubai to provide full International coverage to our Clients, Glasshouse Consultancy has experience working in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. We are able to review your current plans for investment into agriculture and provide a proposal to optimise project success. At any stage of your project, from p
Based in Dubai to provide full International coverage to our Clients, Glasshouse Consultancy has experience working in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. We are able to review your current plans for investment into agriculture and provide a proposal to optimise project success. At any stage of your project, from planning through to execution, Glasshouse Consultancy can offer expert advice and input to improve your project success and return on investment.
Glasshouse Consultancy aim to guide investors in agriculture
Vision
Contribute to food safety and security through sustainable and profitable agriculture to ensure well being and quality of life for future generations.
Mission
Protect our Clients from the many challenges in building a glasshouse, providing the highest human and material resources, maximising yield to return profi
Values
True to our commitments, acting in accordance with the principles of honour and probity.
Ingenuity
Growing skills, experience and determination to overcome challenges and deliver value.
Functionality
Strictly necessary and sufficient solutions for your project requirements.
The Dutch Touch
The Tomato Road
- 1985/86 Astra Farms, Tabuk Saudi Arabia. Construction and management of a 10 Hectare Pad and Fan glasshouse. http://www.astrafood.com/
- 1988 Holland Daily Fresh, Mt Carmel USA. Construction and management of a 16 Hectare glasshouse
- 1990 Village Farms Marion Heights, USA Start up and management of 4 Hectare Glasshouse. http://villagefarms.com/
- 1992 Village Farms, Wheatfield, USA. Construction and management of a 4 Hectare glasshouse. http://villagefarms.com/
- 1996 Australian Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Bundaberg, Australia. Start up and management of 1 Hectare Glasshouse.
- 2002 Horticultural Management Group, Bundaberg, Australia. Construction and management of 2 Hectare Glasshouse.
- 2004 Costa Group, Guyra, Australia. Construction and management of 5 Hectare Glasshouse. http://costagroup.com.au/tomatoes
- 2006 Costa Group, Guyra, Australia. Construction and management of 5 Hectare Glasshouse. http://costagroup.com.au/tomatoes
- 2010 Costa Group, Guyra, Australia. Construction and management of 10 Hectare Glasshouse. http://costagroup.com.au/tomatoes
- 2015 Green Camel, Cobbitty, Australia. Construction and management of 0.15 Hectare Trial Glasshouse. https://greencamel.com.au/godfrey-dol/
- 2017 Green Camel, Cobbitty, Australia. Construction and management of 2 Hectare Organic Glasshouse. https://greencamel.com.au/godfrey-dol/
- 2018 Al Dahra BayWa, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Construction and management of 10 Hectare HACo Glasshouse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KywaZgKobb0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU3c5ALu6xI&t=1s
- 2019 SARA Kasaoka, Japan. Commissioning and Management of 12 Hectare Glasshouse growing Tomato, Lettuce and Paprika. The project features the HACo cooling system and a Biomass plant. https://youtu.be/S91G441XnHA