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Even more light to combat Finlands dark hours

In 2021, Sven Sigg AB, Finland's largest tomato grower, made the decision to modernize its lighting systems, installing almost 1000 double Flexi-Grow…

US: Will tariffs on fresh produce become a reality?

To protect low-cost products from entering the United States, president-elect Trump has promised broad-based tariffs on products for all countries. At…

Tony Walker, Ebtech Glasshouse Systems

UK: Fast thinking between crop changes

Ebtech Glasshouse Systems Ltd develops turnkey horticultural solutions, delivering projects tailored to growers' needs. "We specialize in offering…

Using the sun to power a greenhouse

A pilot project in Füllinsdorf is demonstrating a new way of using solar energy in greenhouses. The photovoltaic systems from the Vaud-based start-up…

Bayer, Orbia Netafim expand collaboration to advance digital farming technology

HortiView to simplify primary data collection

Orbia's Precision Agriculture business Netafim and Bayer announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, starting with new digital farming solutions for fruit and vege…

Vinga Group ,WA3RM

Sweden: Over $1B in funding for greenhouse projects

Vinga Group has signed an agreement with its existing client WA3RM for a long-term financing partnership. The agreement covers the future financing of…

“Look at the cost of production as it will affect your baseline”

"If you get too much of an investment, you won't be able to earn back such an amount of money," whilst hinting at former bankruptcies of vertical farm…

Europe Retail Packaging:

“Fresh herb market heading into a roller coaster ride this winter, with challenges beyond expectations”

The upcoming winter season for the fresh herb market is seeing the industry brace for a turbulent period ahead. The Netherlands-based Europe Retail…

US: Using fog to aid greenhouse growers

As the demand for sustainable agriculture and energy-efficient systems grows, Atomizing Systems, Inc. hopes to provide a solution for greenhouse…

China: 2024 Smart Agriculture Competition brings CEA initiatives together

The 2024 Smart Agriculture Competition is being held on Chongming Island in east China's Shanghai. The competition involves a number of teams led by…

Special Keeping It Clean

Cleaning cloths in the autumn sun, or indoors in an old cowshed

"We have quite a strange customer base," observes Toon Hopmans of Reinigingswereld when we call him at the end of October. It is the time of crop…

Sweden hopes to tie up with Singapore in health care and hydroponic farming

A state visit by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and his consort, Queen Silvia, to Singapore is organized from Nov 19 to Nov 21. Next to healthcare, a…

Scandinavia visits:

“Retailers greatly appreciate the convenience of our extended shelf-life products”

"Being positioned in Fauske allows us great access to the highway and railway to the North. Luckily, we have access to cheap electricity which keeps…

Can CEA save Ginseng?

"'Prince of Herbs', Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng (Withiana Somnifera) is grown in hydroponics under LED lights. Image courtesy of The Functional Plant Co. Aryvedic medicine…

Introducing VioShield series storage containers for food, cannabis, and healthcare

Boulderlamp is set to unveil its patent-pending VioShield series storage containers at the 13th annual MJBIZCon, December 4-6, at the Las Vegas…

US: High school celebrates new greenhouse with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Morrison High School teachers and staff members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for the school's new greenhouse. Principal David Mills said the…

December 5, 2024:

Webinar to shed light on the topic of water treatment

On December 5, 2024, ErfGoed and Van der Ende Group will host an exclusive webinar for growers on the topic of water treatment. Achieving optimal…

Today on social media

Air Trays surpassing conventional and tabletop/gutter methods in growth rate and efficiency

Grant Kees

Just four short weeks in an Ellepot and Air Tray Technologies, showing small berries and increased root development. Comparatively, both the Ellepot and loose filled…

University of Melbourne among recipients of $24M grant into pest research

A new $24.79 million project is poised to revolutionize pest management for Australian grain and vegetable growers. This initiative is a crucial step…

US: Soil health workshop being offered by Cornell University

Join the Agricultural Stewardship Association Inc. and Cornell for a full-day workshop of presentations and discussions focusing on soil health…

Papaya cultivated in the greenhouses of Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan, despite the region's unsuitable climate

In Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan, 200 papaya trees are being successfully cultivated in the greenhouses of the S.A. Niyazov Chemical Plant, becoming a true pride…

Philippines considering importing vegetables following typhoons

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering importing small pelagic fish such as round scad (galunggong) and vegetables to ease the impact of…

Cucumbers and greens grown year-round in Tartu, Estonia

In the greenhouses of the Tartu-based company Grüne Fee in Estonia, cucumbers and a variety of greens are grown throughout the year. According to managing…

Greenhouse complex with Turkish investment being constructed in Shymkent, Kazakhstan

A $650 million greenhouse complex is being constructed in Shymkent, with the involvement of the Turkish company Alarko Holding, reported The Ministry of…

Livestock, crops damaged in Philippines volcano eruption

The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano has destroyed up to P194 million worth of agricultural produce in La Castellana, Negros Occidental alone, according to…

US: Students to lead hydroponic open-house

The public is invited to explore the University of Nebraska–Lincoln student hydroponic prototype and demonstration systems from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov.…

Possible copper substitute for tomato late blight in bio-fungicide development

Lavie Bio announced significant progress in the development of its LAV321 bio-fungicide, targeting downy mildew. Over three years of field trials…

NL: Construction housing on own yard grower launched, unique in Westland

For the first time, Westland municipality has issued a permit for housing migrant workers on the property of a horticulturist. Arcadia Chrysanthemums…

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Pheno hunting varieties for the Texas market

Navigating the US cannabis industry is quite challenging, but it is even more challenging in those state that have limited programs. Texas, being one…