LNV policy is aimed at sustainable glasshouse horticulture in terms of economy, environment and labour conditions. In the Covenant Glasshouse Horticulture and Environment, government and glasshouse industry have set ambitious goals for energy, crop protection and fertilization for glasshouse industry in 2010.
The goals for energy saving are linked to the Kyoto protocol on the reduction of CO2 emission by setting a maximum for the glasshouse industry CO2 emission to 6.5 Mton at the actual area of 10.500 ha, which will be increased to 7.1 Mton if the area increases to 11.500 ha.The ambition is that greenhouse systems built from 2020 on will compensate equally energy consumption by energy production. Assimilation lighting has proven to be a powerful tool to increase production and quality, especially in winter. Both energy consumption and light emission are of concern. To realise energy transition for glasshouse horticulture transition tracks are outlined. The research programme closely fits to these tracks.
The focus of the research programme will be on providing the knowledge for energy saving, reduction of CO2 emission and enhanced application of sustainable energy needed to realise the goals set for 2010. This will be done for the growers, the supplying industry, the extension services, education and local and national government.
The results have to support the transition processes in such a way that goals can be realised and that on the long term glasshouse industry will be competing and sustainable.
Publications of this programme are available Here |
