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Visit Horticontact 2020
On the 18th, 19th and 20th of February we will be presenting the 30MHz platform for the 4th time on HortiContact 2020. With almost 500 exhibitors and 14.000+ visitors it is the perfect scene to strengthen existing contacts and meet new ones. Get inspired by interactive knowledge sessions, demonstrations and workshops, discover what makes our ...Read more
Seed Meets Technology 2019
The world is changing fast and we are facing major challenges like climate change and the fast growing world population. This puts a lot of pressure on the agricultural sector. The seed industry plays a big role in making plant and food production more sustainable and ‘future-proof’. We visited Seed meets Technology in ‘Seed Valley’ ...Read more
Digital agriculture: an engineer’s perspective
By Flavia Paganelli, Director of Engineering and Co-Founder of 30MHz. When I started working as an IT engineer in Argentina 20 years ago, I never would have guessed I would end up working on building a digital platform for agriculture. But I’m not surprised that 30MHz found its place in this industry. There’s just so ...Read more
Growing cherry tomatoes remotely
Together with Delphy and Wageningen University, 30MHz will be participating in the Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge this year as part of team Automators. The challenge is to grow a cherry tomato crop remotely in 6 months’ time. The tomatoes will not only be judged by their looks, but also by their taste. We’re competing against 4 ...Read more
30MHz and Fargro partner with NextGen Fruit Group
Our partner Fargro Ltd, a leading wholesaler and supplier of commercial horticultural products, and 30MHz have become a co-sponsor of networking and education organisation NextGen Fruit Group, alongside its partner 30MHz. The two companies will both become AgriTech Partners of NextGen, a pioneering group that provides networking, training and development opportunities for young people working ...Read more
5 years of 30MHz – our CEO’s story
This month we celebrate our 5th anniversary and so much has happened since our founding. In this interview with our CEO Jurg van Vliet, we look back at 30MHz’s achievements and forward to what we aim to do for the agricultural ecosystem and the world. How would you describe 30MHz in a single tweet? 30MHz ...Read more
Data-driven seed and breeding industries: from fiction to fact
30MHz shows ZENSIE benefits during Seed Meets Technology Seed Valley, an area in the Netherlands where numerous seed companies are located, is automating more and more processes. But there is still a lot to gain when it comes to digitizing the complete production line. The seed industry, which is known for applying the latest technologies, ...Read more
Why growers measure oxygen in the root zone
In addition to regular climate data from wireless sensors and climate computers, growers can now also see the oxygen level, pH value and temperature of the root environment in ZENSIE. Recently, 30MHz partnered with Sendot Research whose sensors can be connected to the data platform. In addition to oxygen and pH, Sendot also offers a ...Read more
Seed Meets Digital Agriculture
Seed Meets Technology is an annual event which takes place from Tuesday September 24 till Thursday September 26. The event completely focuses on the seed industry and exists of an exhibition and several trial fields. In addition to the fair, several symposia and lectures are organized. The event attracts visitors from all over the world. ...Read more
Digital agriculture meets plantation management
An interview with Sinarmas Forestry’s Kong-Ming Chok A leader in sustainable plantation management, Indonesia-based Sinarmas Forestry manages companies that operate forest plantations in Sumatra and Kalimantan. The company aims to balance sustainability with profitability, implementing environmentally-conscious plantation practices while creating jobs and opportunities for local communities without compromising the quality material it supplies to customers ...Read more