DryGair Provides Answer to Japanese Farmers’ Rising Energy Costs – From HortiDaily
Dutch horticulture magazine, HortiDaily, recently published an article detailing DryGair’s entrance into the Japanese market, in partnership with Netafim Japan.
The following are excerpts from the article. Read the full article in HortiDaily.
“Japan’s horticulture sector has been greatly impacted by rising energy costs and availability over the past few years. Today, energy efficiency is one of the biggest factors in the success of Japanese greenhouse production.” says Ziv Kremer, managing director of Netafim Japan.
The DryGair dehumidification system was developed to answer growers’ needs – to prevent diseases, improve yields, and save energy. In fact, growers that use the system report up to 70% energy savings, with an average of 50%.
“Based on the success of DryGair in other markets, Netafim Japan has chosen the system as the most fitting dehumidification solution for the Japanese market. We’re now distributing DG dehumidifiers in the country,” says Ziv.
Successful Trial in Tomato Greenhouse
Netafim Japan and DryGair have recently completed a successful year-long trial in tomato greenhouses in Hanyu, working with the Takamiya greenhouse company. The DryGair trial results show larger yields, higher quality fruit, and significant energy savings.
According to Kremer, “The Japanese horticulture sector has been rapidly embracing new technologies to improve produce quality, increase yields, and make cultivation more efficient. As such, integrating DryGair for humidity control and energy savings is a natural next step, and one that will assist Japanese farmers in improving their operations and profitability.”
