INTERPOM INNOVATION TOUR CATEGORY:

Conservation


ARGUMENTATION ABOUT THE INNOVATIVE CHARACTER

For farmers who do not have large professional cooling systems is the ideal solution. The Humigator is an air cooler and air purifier in one! A traditional refrigeration system does not and does not take away bacterias out off the air.


ADDED VALUE FOR THE USER (IN COMMERCIAL TERMS, USER-FRIENDLINESS ...)

Gilbert van Kampen specializes in the cultivation of seed potatoes and has a storage of 900 tons with a good ventilation system in addition to the Humigator. "Thanks to the use of the Humigator, we have had between 3 and 5% less dehydration. This is converted into an additional yield between € 8,100 and € 13,500 per season. In addition, the use of the Humigator resulted in fewer diseases and a better overall internal quality. of the potatoes and the seed potato was generally firmer and better."

The Humigator was also a solution for the French potato grower Edouard Adriaansen from Louche (Calais). Adriaansen has a storage facility of 1,000 tons and has a simple ventilation system with which he brings outside air into his shed for one hour a day. "The Humigator was supported by fans and with the Humigator we were able to keep the cooling and humidity at 98% throughout the season. For us, this deployment resulted in 5-8% less dehydration, converted to an additional yield of € 15,000 and € 24,000 per season. For us, the Humigator pays for itself almost within one year and according to the calculations, this investment will be fully recovered by 2023 and yielded a profit of 24,000 euros."


ADDED VALUE FOR THE FURTHER SUSTAINABILITY AND PROFESSIONALIZATION OF THE POTATO SECTOR

By using only air, water and electricity. The Humigator machine ensures a humidity level of up to 98%. The machine does not use a filter. Thanks to the Humigator, the potatoes shrink less and the farmer can store the potatoes longer. In short, the Humigator ensures healthy potatoes and the machine is maintenance-free!


IS THE INNOVATION A RESULT OF YOUR OWN (INTERNAL) DEVELOPMENT?

yes


DATE OF MARKET INTRODUCTION IN BELGIUM

2021