Key Takeaways
- Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have partnered to provide turnkey solutions combining high tunnel greenhouses with customized irrigation systems for open-field and berry producers across Canada and the U.S.
- The collaboration builds on a successful project in Quebec involving 170 TunnelPro Plus greenhouses and Dubois’ tailored irrigation systems.
- The solution improves crop predictability, increases yields, enhances quality, and reduces operational costs.
- Benefits include decreased water consumption, reduced reliance on crop protection products, and the ability to extend growing seasons.
Partnership Overview
Harnois Greenhouses (Profile) and Dubois Agrinovation have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting open-field and berry producers with innovative solutions. Their joint offering integrates high tunnel greenhouses with precision irrigation systems, creating a scalable option for producers managing areas of ½ hectare or more.
The collaboration is designed to:
- Protect crops from environmental factors.
- Enhance resource efficiency through tailored irrigation.
- Reduce labor and operational costs.
- Enable earlier and later production in growing seasons.
Proven Success in Quebec
The partnership builds on the success of a large-scale project in Quebec, where 170 TunnelPro Plus greenhouses were installed with Dubois’ custom irrigation systems. The project demonstrated measurable benefits, including:
- Increased crop productivity in the first season.
- Significant reductions in operational costs, including labor and machinery expenses.
- Lower water consumption and decreased use of crop protection products.
Leadership Perspectives
Corenthin Chassouant, VP of Greenhouse Sales at Harnois Greenhouses, highlighted the partnership’s value: “This strategic partnership with Dubois Agrinovation allows us to provide producers with a turnkey solution adapted to new market demands and the challenges of climate change. The results achieved through this collaboration show that our high tunnels, combined with precision irrigation, boost yields and improve product quality and predictability. Thanks to greenhouse protection, producing earlier and later in the season is also a significant advantage for producers.”
Martin Charbonneau, VP of Sales at Dubois Agrinovation, emphasized the environmental benefits: “By collaborating with Harnois Greenhouses, we have combined our expertise to create a concrete offering tailored to the market’s new realities. The irrigation systems we provide, combined with the high tunnel greenhouse, allow for optimal resource use and enhanced water management while supporting environmentally conscious agriculture. We are proud to see that our solution delivers real value to producers, as demonstrated by this major project.”
