Research at Delphy

Research is one of our five pillars. Our researchers solve practical problems, focusing on digitalisation, climate-proof cultivation and robust cultivation systems. We do research at Delphy research locations in Bleiswijk (greenhouse vegetables, ornamental horticulture, indoor farming), Horst (soft fruit), Hazerswoude (Tree cultivation and perennial crops), Randwijk (hard & stone fruit), Hillegom (flower bulbs) and at various arable farms (including Emmer-Compascuum and Colijnsplaat).

Global practical research

We also conduct research worldwide. Topics include salinisation, drought, extreme temperatures, lack of knowledge. Delphy is committed to improving growers around the world under our motto:

We Make Growers Better!

 

Research topics

Delphy Research's focus is on Robust Cultivation Systems, Digitalisation and Climate Resilient Cultivation.

Robust cultivation systems

  • Diversification of crops
  • Use resistant crop varieties
  • Soil health and water management
  • Sustainable agricultural practice

Digitisation

  • Crop optimisation through precision farming
  • Data analysis as decision support
  • Robotics: less labour, more efficiency
  • Climate and resource management

Climate resilient cultivation

  • Resilient systems and crops
  • More stability in food security and income
  • Reduced irrigation and environmental impact
  • Greater grip on long-term planning

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Our research

Verrood toepassingen in hightech slateelt

7 March 2024
Delphy Improvement verricht onderzoek naar verrood toepassing in hightech slateelt.
in preparation

Innovative sustainable fruit growing systems

23 October 2023
Making Zeeland’s fruit farming more sustainable by growing healthy and robust crops.
in progress

ADaM & PreciLa

23 October 2023
Thanks to improved Agri-data management, we bring technical innovations and precision agriculture to the grower in the Netherlands and Flanders.
in progress

Effective low-emission spraying techniques

23 October 2023
Research the optimal choice of nozzle and spray system for effective control within the framework of drift-reducing spraying.
completed

Cultural and use value research (CGO) green manures

23 October 2023
Examine whether new and existing varieties meet the criteria for inclusion in the National Catalogue / the Recommended Variety List.
in progress
Onderzoek fossielvrije tomaat met dimbare LED verlichting

Fossil-free tomato with dimmable LED lighting

18 October 2023
In this study, we demonstrate a fossil-free cultivation concept of year-round exposed tomato with dimmable LED lighting.
completed

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Our research locations

Delphy Research Locations Arable Farming

For our innovative research in arable farming, Delphy uses several Research Locations in the Netherlands.

Delphy Tree and Perennial Horticulture Research Nursery

Delphy research site for tree and perennial cultivation with greenhouse departments, container fields and trial fields for outdoor cultivation.

Delphy Improvement Centre

Delphy Improvement Centre is your partner for research, knowledge development and demonstration in greenhouse horticulture.

Delphy ISFC

Delphy ISFC research site is the central meeting place of the international soft fruit sector.

Delphy Flower Bulbs Research Garden

At Delphy Flower Bulbs Research Garden, we are working towards a future where sustainability, quality and innovation go hand in [...]

Delphy Research Location Proeftuin Randwijk

Proeftuin Randwijk is the hub for independent and practice-oriented fruit innovation and knowledge development in the Netherlands