Key Takeaways
- iGrow Marketplace adds SGS Crop Science laboratory services to its brand portfolio.
- The partnership introduces testing solutions for controlled environment agriculture.
- SGS offers customizable testing programs to support plant health, regulatory compliance, and crop traceability.
- Eliot Merrill and Jason Carrier emphasize the collaboration’s potential benefits to growers and producers.
- Proactive testing solutions aim to identify risks and optimize yields in hydroponic and greenhouse farming.
iGrow Marketplace Expands Portfolio with SGS Crop Science
iGrow Marketplace has announced the addition of SGS Crop Science laboratory services to its brand portfolio. This partnership is designed to provide expanded services that focus on data-driven crop management for controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The collaboration will introduce a range of testing solutions intended to support efficiency and sustainability in production systems.
Eliot Merrill, Co-Founder of iGrow Marketplace, stated that the addition of SGS Crop Science services broadens the company’s service offerings with testing solutions aimed at enabling more efficient farming practices.
Supporting Growers Through Customizable Testing Programs
SGS Crop Science provides agricultural testing services tailored for greenhouse and hydroponic production. These services include nutrient analysis in water, plant tissue analysis, and pathogen monitoring.
Through various testing tiers and customizable programs, SGS aims to assist growers in making informed crop management decisions that align with market and regulatory requirements. The services are designed to help maintain crop health and meet baseline compliance standards.
Jason Carrier, Business Development Manager for SGS Crop Science, noted that the collaboration with iGrow Marketplace combines local expertise with sector knowledge to deliver solutions that address producer needs.
Local Expertise Supported by a Global Network
SGS Crop Science delivers localized services backed by a global network. The company offers customized solutions to address the operational and retailer requirements of controlled environment agriculture producers. These solutions include data-driven testing programs to support traceability and productivity.
Key services also include water quality analysis to evaluate nutrient profiles, detect potential pathogens, and assess water suitability for hydroponic use. Jason Carrier highlighted the importance of measurement and monitoring in managing production systems.
Proactive Testing to Support Sustainable Production
Agricultural testing is considered essential for identifying risks and optimizing crop production methods. Proactive testing allows growers to address issues early, refine nutrient management, and support consistent crop yields. This approach is intended to help prevent minor problems from developing into larger production challenges.
iGrow Marketplace and SGS Crop Science are working together to provide growers with tools and services to support sustainable practices and operational requirements in controlled environment agriculture.
Discover their services here.
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