The processes of growing cannabis in a vertical farm

In a previous article, we caught a glimpse of the 'largest indoor vertical cannabis farm in Australia,' according to founder and CEO Craig Cochran.…

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Collaborative robot designed to work safely alongside people

Unlike traditional industrial robots, which are typically kept separate from human workers due to safety concerns, collaborative robots—or "cobots"—are…

What is the ideal humidity level for cannabis?

The cannabis plant originated in Central Asia and it grows wild in many tropical and humid parts of the world. In order to imitate these ideal growing…

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US (MO): Why are nearly half of KC-area marijuana micro-licenses tied to secretive companies?

This summer, Missouri awarded 57 marijuana micro-licenses across the state. The licenses were meant to help small and minority-owned businesses break…

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US: California cannabis growers struggle to get insurance as wildfire risk lingers

Hannah Whyte is one of thousands of Californians who have struggled to insure their property in the event of wildfire. Her 77-acre farm nestled deep in…

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Medipharm Labs is officially debt-free

MediPharm Labs has paid off the entire remaining convertible debt amount of $2.1 million, leaving the Company materially debt-free. With this debt…

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US (FL): AYR Wellness CEO steps down

David Goubert has stepped down as the president and CEO of AYR Wellness, effective Sept. 18. Goubert served as president of the company since Oct. 12,…

Industry veterans combine to create new company

Three experienced professionals in the greenhouse industry, Bill Vietas, James Parris, and Michael Kovalycsik, have come together to establish Alchemy…

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Flora and Blossom partner to bring new strains to Germany

Flora Growth Corp. has signed a strategic supply agreement with Blossom Genetics to bring Colombian medical cannabis to the German market. This…

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US: Palm Beach tries to keep adult-use illegal

Does a Palm Beach ordinance that bans medical marijuana treatment centers and dispensaries from operating on the island also prohibit recreational…

Scientists discover how to stop plants from passing viruses to their offspring

Scientists have learned how plants keep viruses from being passed to their offspring, a finding that could ensure healthier crops. The discovery could…

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US (MS): State pauses cannabis yeast and mold testing requirement

Medical cannabis growers and testing labs in Mississippi now have until Oct. 29 to prepare for new flower testing standards that initially went into…

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Eaze pays supervisors less than those they oversee, workers say

The largest cannabis delivery service in the US faces a growing backlash in southern California from shift supervisors who said they are paid less than…

NL: EU directive affects greenhouse coatings

In the coming years, European legislation will become increasingly specific in the field of sustainability. For example, by 2027, all EU member states…