As a grower, you want to keep your company running and that is a challenge in itself. As a result, you do a lot of things because you have always done it that way, without really thinking about it. But that doesn't mean you can't do certain things differently or better. Also, in the field of water treatment. In many cases, growers only choose drain water recirculation when they are confronted with a certain problem or challenge. Some choose it to be more cost-efficient, others to be more sustainable. But if you look closely at the developments in horticulture and take the time to prepare for them, you will discover that cost efficiency and sustainability are inextricably linked.
Efficient use of water and fertilizers
For example, take a look at the recent price increases of fertilizers. These are partly dependent on energy prices. As a result, you can suddenly be confronted with high costs. Or what about those drier summers when your water supply is suddenly no longer sufficient. Wouldn’t it be a waste if you just throw away all your drain water in this situation? These developments force you, as a grower, to make smart choices to ensure that you have sufficient water available and production costs do not rise too high. By growing on substrate and actively recirculating water in the greenhouse, you can use water and fertilizers more efficiently. This results in cost reduction on the one hand, but also in making business operations more sustainable on the other.
Water recirculation: Securing the company’s continuity
To achieve this, you will often have to invest in your greenhouse equipment. But you may even want to build a completely new greenhouse, fully prepared for the future. With modern and sustainable greenhouse systems and space to increase production and thus extra income. In that case, note that, when issuing building permits, more and more attention is nowadays paid to sustainable aspects of business operations. How efficiently are you using resources in your company? Choosing water recirculation and the use of water treatment systems can therefore determine whether or not you get that building permit. This means water management also has a direct influence on securing the continuity of your company.
Discuss your water recirculation challenges with an expert
So, all together, it’s better to prepare, than to wait until you are faced with the facts. Proactively choose to recycle water for both cost efficiency and sustainability reasons. Is a lack of knowledge or money holding you back on this? Then let the experts at Ridder inform you about the possibilities. Plan a 1-on-1 with a water management expert and Achieve your growth goals and maximize your business impact.
