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Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois Agrinovation have partnerd to provide turnkey solutions for open-field and berry producers across Canada and the U.S.
This initiative stems from their successful collaboration on a significant project in Quebec, Canada, which led to the installation of 170 TunnelPro Plus greenhouses combined with Dubois' custom irrigation systems.
Together, the two companies are addressing the growing needs of producers seeking to protect their open-field crops by offering a solution combining high tunnel greenhouses and tailored irrigation systems for each block.
This new offering, for areas starting at half a hectare, is designed to improve predictability, increase yields and crop quality, and significantly reduce operating costs.
The joint project resulted in installing 170 high tunnel greenhouses, increasing productivity as early as the first season and significantly reducing operational costs (labor and machinery). Thanks to crop protection and the precision of the drip irrigation system, producers have also observed decreased water consumption and reduced use of crop protection products.
"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," said Corenthin Chassouant, VP of greenhouse sales at Harnois Greenhouses.
"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," said Martin Charbonneau, VP of sales at Dubois Agrinovation.
By joining forces, Harnois Greenhouses and Dubois aim to make these turnkey solutions more accessible and adapted to the realities of North American producers.
