Gain control over the full breadth of modern tomato growing. Modern tomato production requires more than experience alone. Successful crop managers understand how climate, irrigation, energy, plant health and data interact to drive crop performance. During this Dutch training programme, you will learn directly from leading experts in tomato cultivation and develop the skills needed to make independent growing decisions with confidence.
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Training Tomato Crop Manager
Thursday, October 8 2026
HAS Den Bosch, The Netherlands
Why should you attend this training?
Modern greenhouse horticulture requires crop managers who understand the interaction between plant physiology, climate, irrigation and data.
This programme helps you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to make informed cultivation decisions, solve complex growing challenges and grow into a more senior crop management role.
You will also build a valuable network of fellow tomato crop managers and industry professionals.
What makes this programme unique?
- Learn from leading Plant Empowerment specialists
- Developed specifically for tomato growers
- Combination of theory and practical case studies
- Hosted at leading horticultural organisations across the Netherlands
- Build a network with fellow crop managers
- Learn how to apply plant physiology in daily growing decisions
About the training
This unique programme combines the educational expertise of HAS green academy with the practical growing knowledge of Plant Empowerment.
HAS green academy is a leading university of applied sciences and knowledge centre for agriculture, food and the living environment. Plant Empowerment brings decades of practical experience from high-tech greenhouse horticulture, with roots firmly established in the tomato industry.
Each training day combines theory with practical application. Participants work on assignments, analyse real cultivation situations and discuss their own challenges under the guidance of industry experts.
Topics covered
During the programme, the following topics will be covered:
- Water management and irrigation
- Light and photosynthesis
- Energy and screening strategies
- Humidity management
- Nutrients and fertilisation
- Sensors and data analysis
- Plant health and resilience
Who Should Attend?
This programme is designed for junior crop managers in tomato production who are ready to take the next step towards a more independent and senior cultivation role.
Please note: this course is taught entirely in Dutch.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the programme, you will be able to:
- Apply plant physiology principles in daily crop management
- Optimise irrigation and fertilisation strategies
- Make better climate and energy management decisions
- Improve plant health and resilience
- Use data and sensor insights to support cultivation decisions
- Understand the interaction between climate, irrigation, light and plant performance
Participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completion.
Learning format
The programme combines classroom learning, practical assignments, case studies and group discussions.
Participants are coached by both HAS green academy lecturers and Plant Empowerment trainers, ensuring a strong connection between theory and practice.
Training schedule
| Date | Location |
| 8 October 2026 | HAS green academy |
| 12 November 2026 | Wageningen University & Research (Bleiswijk) |
| 8 December 2026 | HAS green academy |
| 19 January 2027 | Delphy Improvement Centre |
| 25 February 2027 | HAS green academy |
| 25 March 2027 | Tomatoworld |
| 20 April 2027 | HAS green academy |
| 25 May 2027 | Koppert |
| 22 June 2027 | HAS green academy |
Ticket information
Language: Dutch
Format: 9 training sessions of 6 hours each
Preparation: Approximately 6 hours preparation per session
Time: 14:00 – 20:00
Programme duration: October 2026 – June 2027
Questions about this training?
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