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New field research will evaluate how reused greenhouse stone wool could improve soil health and water retention on water-stressed Ontario farms

Roermond – May 26, 2026 - Grodan is partnering with Priva to integrate root zone data from GroSens sensors directly into Priva One. The integration will give growers direct access to accurate, sensor-level rootzone information inside Priva’s platform, supporting faster and more precise irrigation decisions.

Grodan, a global leader in innovative stone wool substrate solutions for professional horticulture, and Source.ag, an innovative developer of AI-powered software for smarter greenhouse cultivation, are making it even easier for growers to improve their yields, product quality, and profitability. From now on, the highly accurate and reliable rootzone data from Grodan’s GroSens Suite can be seamlessly incorporated into Source’s software solutions, supporting faster, more precise, and more effective data-driven decision-making.

Eric Lekkerkerk joins Grodan from Klasmann-Deilmann, one of the world’s leading suppliers of horticultural growing media, where he currently serves as Group Commercial Director and member of the Board of Directors.

Grodan is pleased to announce its participation as a main partner in the Leafy Hydroponics Consortium (LHC), an international, multi-year research initiative dedicated to advancing hydroponic greenhouse cultivation of leafy greens.

To help find a solution to the pepper wilting issue causing concern among high-tech growers in various parts of the world, Grodan has initiated and participated in extensive international research. The aim is to better understand the complex interaction between pathogen presence, plant stress and hygiene practices.
We are a global leader in the supply of innovative stone wool substrate solutions for the professional horticultural based on Precision Growing principles.