The GreenSys2023 International Symposium

The GreenSys2023 International Symposium on New Technologies for Sustainable Greenhouse Systems jointly with the IV International Symposium on Organic Greenhouse Horticulture was held in Cancun, Mexico, from October 22nd to 27th, 2023. The event was an opportunity to bring together scientists, researchers, technicians and other professionals to present their scientific and technological innovations in greenhouse Horticulture and other controlled environment Horticultural systems, to share their ideas and knowledge and discuss the state-of-the-art and future perspectives for controlled for the controlled environment Horticulture sector with emphasis in sustainability issues.

Over 150 individuals from more than 30 countries participated in the event, and were immersed in lectures and findings from scientists and researchers in the areas of Greenhouse Crop modelling and Climate Control management with particular focus on protected cultivation, Hydroponics, Automation and Artificial intelligence (AI) in crop production.Three technicians from the caribbean region were selected by the FAO to attend this session including Mr. Ika Fergus, Extension Officer within the Agricultural Extension Division and FAO National Correspondent.“From my perspective, our region’s participation in the Greensys 2023 symposium was befitting and has also spurred a sense of urgency towards adopting transformative climate action and approaches for sustainable Agricultural development from a Small Island Developing States (SIDS) perspective.“Moreover, with the recent R&D coupled with the successes and compendium of experiences exhibited by some of the key “movers and shakers” of Greenhouse climate-controlled systems in agriculture, this could very well serve as a catalyst for implementing practical solutions that cultivate resiliency, which ultimately would enhance the productive capacity and meaningful livelihoods of farmers and by extension advancement of the Agricultural sector”.