Course: Lighting in greenhouses and vertical farms

Course objectives

The aim of this course is to learn the basic principles behind the effects of LED lighting on plant growth, yield, product quality, and energy use efficiency.

It aims that participants also understand how to apply this information in their daily practice by developing strategies to optimize the use of lighting in relation to the whole production system.

Practical information

Course fee: € 1110 early bird until 1 November, thereafter € 1170 per
person including hand-out material, coffee/tea, lunches, excursion and one
dinner.

Dates: 9-11 February 2026

Place: WUR Campus, Wageningen, the Netherlands (it's not online!)

You can register by sending an email to office.hpp@wur.nl