These innovative greenhouse covers feature the advanced Iyris® technology, developed by RedSea, which allows greenhouse temperature control and is incorporated into the 100% recyclable covers produced by Armando Alvarez Group, saving water and energy as well as improving crop profitability in high temperature areas.
More and more people are living in the hot and desert areas of our planet, relying heavily on subsistence agriculture as a source of livelihood. Introducing a solution that promotes the sustainability of protected crops in these areas will contribute significantly to ensuring sustainable food for a projected world population of 10 billion people by 2050.
The new greenhouse covers from Armando Alvarez Group represent a significant step towards the future of sustainable agriculture. Thanks to RedSea’s Iyris® technology, the covers manage to reduce the temperature inside the greenhouse, while allowing photoselective radiation to pass through, allowing the plant to photosynthesize. This has a direct impact on the amount of water needed by the crop, significantly reducing it, as well as fertigation and energy consumption.
Armando Alvarez Group’s partnership with RedSea demonstrates the strong commitment of both companies to offer sustainable solutions specifically designed for the agricultural sector, aligning ourselves with the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Expert opinion: Juan García Collado
A leading expert in the agricultural sector with more than 20 years of experience, has shared his thoughts on the impact that innovation will have on millions of farmers around the world. According to Juan: "The innovation of Grupo Armado Alvarez and RedSea marks a before and after in agriculture. It represents a significant advance in the efficiency, sustainability and profitability of the sector".
About Armando Alvarez Group:
The Armando Alvarez Group is a family owned company specialized in offering flexible solutions for the packaging, agriculture and geosynthetics sectors. The contribution of plastics to the modernization of agriculture, more than 60 years ago, has made the South of Spain the main supplier of vegetables to Europe. This success has been exported to more than 98 countries, making our Group a global benchmark in sustainable agriculture.
In 2023 the Armando Alvarez Group has been highlighted as an EXAMPLE of best practices in climate change and circular economy by the UN Global Compact, has been certified NEUTRAL in carbon (scope 1 and 2) and has also obtained the highest recognition, “EXCELLENCE”, in the Spanish seal of Sustainable Plastics Industry.
About RedSea:
RedSea is a leading sustainable AgTech company advancing commercial farming in hot climates globally - with proprietary Roof to Roots technology brands, including the award-winning iyris SecondSky greenhouse roof, Kairos Intelligent Agriculture, and Volcano Plant Genetics. RedSea products tackle the real and increasingly urgent challenges of extreme heat and water scarcity in agriculture to enable higher yields, profitability, and sustainability–offering immediate benefits to growers while saving fresh water and energy.
