Plant Empowerment is coming to Australia. Join greenhouse growers and industry professionals in the Melbourne region for a full-day introduction to the principles of Plant Empowerment and discover how plant physiology, greenhouse climate and data come together in daily growing decisions.
Introduction to the Principles | May 7, 2026
Plant Empowerment Training Australia
Thursday, May 7 2026
Hallam (Melbourne region), Victoria, Australia
From plant signals to better growing decisions
How do you create the conditions in which plants can actively regulate their own processes? And how can greenhouse data help you better understand what your crop needs?
During this full-day training, Plant Empowerment consultant Ton Habraken will introduce the core principles of the philosophy and translate them into practical greenhouse strategies. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, you’ll explore topics such as greenhouse climate and plant activity, crop uniformity, ventilation strategies, Light Use Efficiency, RTR and the use of sensor data.
The training is designed for growers and horticultural professionals who want to move beyond intuition and make more informed, data-driven growing decisions. There will also be room to discuss your own greenhouse challenges and learn from other professionals in the Australian protected cropping industry.
Training details
About the trainer
Ton Habraken – Greenhouse Climate Expert
Ton Habraken is a Plant Empowerment consultant with extensive experience in greenhouse climate control, plant physiology and data-driven growing strategies. He combines deep technical knowledge with a practical approach, helping growers understand how plants respond to climate and how to steer towards optimal conditions. His expertise includes ventilation strategies, crop activity, and translating complex sensor data into clear, actionable insights.
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