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Sunden Farms focuses on building local supply chains

"‘Buy local for good’ is a call for regional self-sufficiency"

Job Board | Newly added vacancies

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NASA demonstrates passive hydroponics in microgravity aboard the International Space Station

Singapore: Driving sustainable change through green innovation

Webinar May 28th 11 am EST

Why people are not clicking on your 'learn more' button

US (PA): Over $1.1M awarded to environmental education projects

Sector | Breeding

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What do Katy Perry and chickpea plants have in common?
Arizona State University:

US: Newly bred compact tomato offers potential for vertical farming

Study looks at the quality of seeds in different crop management systems

UK: Precision breeding enables tomato growth in vertical farming

Opening of new hydroponic breeding facility
Jan van den Berg:

"It is my mission to craft perfect vegetables"

BASF to focus more on chemicals, agricultural branches more independent

Sector | Hybrid solutions

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Australian plant monitoring structures to see space

What is the future of strawberries in TCEA farming?

New water soluble fertilizer launched at HortiContact

Ledgnd updating platform to allow growers to understand their plants

UAE: Food Tech Valley and Badia Farms signs agreement to implement hybrid food models

Poland: Turning an oil rig into a research center, self-sufficient in clean energy

SA: University project creates pipeline for sustainable food waste management system

Sector | Climate control

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How Desert Aire’s HVACD systems support consistency in vertical farming

Utilizing air purification technology designed for astronauts in horticulture

New CO2 capture technology available for growers

US: Using fog to aid CEA growers

Air fumigation battles mold problems in vertical farm

Avoiding peak demand and blackouts in cooling systems

NL: Growy implements new Fertigation Manager

Sector | Home growing devices

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Australia: Helping families to grow their own food inside apartment buildings

What are the benefits of adaptable plant growth chambers?

How will food be grown in space?

CAN (MB): "Seeing our community enjoy homegrown lettuce is a dream come true"

“We believe Farming-as-a-Service is the future”

Sector | Aeroponics

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Orange County Convention Center goes green with aeroponics

Using aeroponics to turn a rooftop into a saffron farm

Engineer turned grower uses aeroponics to make a difference

A robot invention that sprays a fine mist of water and nutrients directly onto the roots

Pakistan: Aeroponics termed future of sustainable agriculture

India: University students undertake aeroponic saffron growth project

IN: Inspired by Kashmir, man grows saffron in his house

Sector | Today on social media

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Fullcircle26 Inc.

David Blakeman

Sepehr Achard

Stacked Farm

Stephanie Meltus

Successful solution for substrate free growing?

Thirsty Roots

Sector | Algae

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US: New edible algae cultivation facility introduces sustainable smart farming to Spirulina

A sustainable approach to micro-algae based processes

Using technology to control microalgae

Sector | Energy

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Inside PeachyKeen’s off-grid vertical farm pilot in Scotland:

"If this works in a 100-year-old building, there's no reason why it can't work on high streets"

Ukrainian vertical farm heats itself using LED lighting

India: Hydroponic grower using solar power to save money

Batteries as a revenue model and solution

Report says that energy is a top priority for CEA growers

EU extends Russia sanctions for another six months

The role of solar energy in the rise of vertical farming

Sector | Suppliers

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Paauw Industrial Refrigeration completes numerous projects for fresh produce logistics providers

"As a team, we work as one, allowing us to accomplish a lot"
Airlux Technologies:

Beyond the name change: Staying ahead of emerging trends that are influencing indoor growing

New material platform unlocks the potential of natural pest control agents

New Italian soil and water analysis laboratory

"Building trust is what it's about in the current industry"

Greenhouse sector anticipates more investments in 2025

Netherlands: Specialized machinery for a specialized industry

Sector | Aquaponics

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Looking at how lettuce grows in aquaponic systems

Aquaponics could play a role in the future of Rwandan growing

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff using aquaponics to aid food security

Namibian vocational training boosted through aquaponic systems

US: $500 grant enables third grade class in aquaponics course
Engen launches aquaponics project in South Africa:

Empowering Eastern Cape learners and communities with sustainable food solutions

Looking at feasible approaches to providing essential crops through aquaculture

Sector | Product information

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Canadian consumers ask for locally grown produce

“It’s such a good feeling to see the pull in demand”
AeroFarms brings new varietal to U.S. retail shelves:

“Micro Bok Choy was a natural next step”

Optimizing light, heat, and moisture with greenhouse covers

The power of ozone

Fresh Salad Co recalls spinach and rocket products over E. coli risk
Irrisense: efficiency, sustainability, and optimal productivity

A new way to irrigate soilless crops

"Our plastic trays are built to last for 20 to 25 years”

Sector | Container farms

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Leafy Green Farms:

"We are 99% more water efficient than traditional growers"

Fighting corporate greenwashing with an on-site subscription model

How container farms are shaping the future of sustainable food production

US (NY): Regional Food Bank unveils first freight farm

US: Fresh lettuce year-round in Alaska thanks to container farms

South Korea: New container farm to be unveiled to the public

US (NY): Groton School district using container farm to grow lettuce

Sector | Packaging

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A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

US (MA): Fresh fix on the way for greens that spoil too soon

UQ develops biodegradable food packaging
Demo days at ARCO

Efficient packaging of fresh herbs

Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging
Proseal's Thomas Reimann:

“Our focus on sustainability, flexibility, and efficiency helps CEA and vertical farms optimise their packaging and distribution processes”
JBT Proseal:

"For every million trays sealed with our equipment, up to 10 tons of plastic is saved"

Sector | Technique

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How will lighting impact the future of commercial horticulture?

US: ams OSRAM initiates legal proceedings to protect LED patent rights

UK: Trade bodies call for urgent government action amidst cost crisis
TEDxDresden insights from GreenHub

Vertical farming a bridge to a planetary health diet
Ducting helps achieve optimal environmental control

Optimizing ventilation in an 18m high growing tank
manage temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels

"Climate controller makes growers' daily tasks easier"
Guangzhou Smart Mushroom Planting Box:

"We want to bring more fresh and delicious mushrooms to the market"

Sector | Cultivation

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Looking at the responses of hydroponically grown thyme to short-term salinity stress

US: How 80 Acres Farms uses Zayndu's plasma-activated air technology
From Wolverhampton to the world:

Aptisens’ Ion-sensing technology that completely moves away from lab testing

Bringing plug-and-play IoT to the field with simplicity and scalability
Mike Sacomano, founder of Agrowtek:

"Scaling up brings new challenges in post-harvest management and perpetual production cycles"
Ceragen unveils commercial demonstration facility

“We need to tackle the same hurdles our growers face”
The collaboration between Profarms and C-LED continues:

"This system is designed to be scalable and easily integrated into facilities of various sizes"

Sector | Farming systems

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Vertical greenhouse for microgreens launched in Almaty industrial zone

South Korea: New vertical farming system introduced

UK: How modular vertical farming technology benefits growers
AGEYE CEO Nick Genty:

“Automation means nothing if growers can’t operate or afford it"
Automation in motion, from seeding to harvest

"We’ve designed a system that works across multiple farm formats"
Peachy Keen’s 5P project:

Rethinking town centre spaces through urban farming and clean tech
Inside Mexico’s tallest vertical farm:

“We're proud to say this is the only project of its kind in Mexico”

Sector | Hydroponics

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Using hyperspectral imaging to boost hydroponic crop protection

US (PA): Temple University gets hydroponics system installed by Engineers for Climate Action

Philippines: Inmates get a fresh start through hydroponics

Using hydroponics to aid a pollinator garden

Nigeria: AFAN suggests using hydroponics, aquaponics for sustainable growth as population rises

CAN: U of T Scarborough’s Harvest Walls provide new research opportunities in vertical farming

Optimizing oxygenation in Deep Water Culture grow systems

Sector | Substrates

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US (MN): Biochar momentum builds ahead of USBI’s 2025 conference

Minneapolis breaks ground on North America’s first city-run biochar facility

New engineered media slab solutions for hydroponic growing systems released
Sinterra develops substrate-free plant pot

Eliminating one of the most traditional elements in growing

An introduction to the root zone microbiome
€4 million investment into Danish wood fiber plant

"We believe that our professional customers will also take peat-free and peat-reduced products to heart"

Coco peat from India’s Cauvery River delta

Sector | Technology

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Iranian nanobubble technology eliminates need for crop protection agents
Vyverberg buys greenhouse to show it can be done

Energy-neutral growing in a fully controlled environment

Using AI to shape the future of growing

How AI is helping airlines go green

Contain launches “Insights” platform for indoor agriculture

UK: CropCam, intelligent crop monitoring solution officially launched

Harvest robot autonomously navigates in strawberry cultivation

Sector | Lighting

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C-Led will attend Greentech in Amsterdam

"To achieve the best results from research, tailor-made lighting is essential"

"We successfully achieved a 22% energy efficiency gain using our light recipe"

CAN: Greenscale adopts Sollum Technologies dynamic LED lighting

The impact of spectral manipulation on crops

The impact of LED lighting on hydroponic cultivation systems

"New spectrum sensor on the market"

Finding the right lighting for strawberry cultivation

Sector | Investments

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Turks & Caicos: $20,000 agriculture grants now available through Department of Agriculture

US (OH): Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening announce 2025 GroMoreGood Grassroots grants

CAN: RDAR invests $229K in water management research for hydroponic leafy greens

Vertical farming leads largest number of loans taken from Maldives government

Nature's Miracle Holding announces up to $20M in financing

Gardin raises $4.5M in latest round of funding

US: Washington State University gets $600,000 to improve plant nursery

Sector | Education and Research

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Using hydroponically grown moringa to synthesize silver nanoparticles

US (CT): Aquaponics program accepted into national initiative

Saline aquaponics could aid in lifting pressure on seafood and crop resources, study says

US: School students helping cafeteria staff through hydroponic growing

Leaf absorption contributes to accumulation of microplastics in plants, study finds

The impact of amino acids on hydroponically grown lettuce

VFarms grows record-breaking lettuce in Qatar using solar power and atmospheric water

Sector | Alternative products

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"Bacteria are not Pac-Man, they don't just eat things"

How micro organisms help crops grow

US: Midwestern cultivators slowly figuring out how to grow morel mushrooms

Jeremy Clarkson learns about the world of mushroom growing

US (NJ): The story behind Newark's famous "stench"

New Zealand: Growers launch "mushroom coffee"

Scientists strive to grow mushrooms in space

"Use of AI and Internet of Things solutions in the mushroom growing process is leading trend"

Sector | Company news

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US (TX): Dallas-based microfarm to close its doors

"We're excited to see how Eden 1.0 will inform the future of growing plants in space"

Automated crate erector boosts production efficiency

US (GA): Companies partner on hydroponics for community food park

NL: Joining forces to aid international horticulture
Grant Middleton, Head of Supply Chain at IGS, elaborates

How IGS tech facilitates vertical farming growth on multiple levels

Babylon Micro-Farms brings fresh produce to Team USA’s training center

Sector | Market information

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US (CT): Trump cuts squeeze food suppliers, clients

India: Market for microgreens growing as "more people include them in their diets"

China: Smart farming allowing for growth in desert areas

Abu Dhabi’s Silal, China’s SVG partner to launch $33 million smart agritech hub in Al Ain

Bermudan growers consider legal action over attempted vertical farming expansion

India: Kashmiri growers aim to revive saffron growing via indoor farming

UK Parliament passes secondary legislation to implement precision breeding

Sector | Events

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Thailand: Hortex dates announced for 2026
The application deadline is May 31

Smart Agriculture Competition 2025 calls for strawberry vertical farming innovators

UK: Chelsea Flower Show to hear of benefits of Advanced Aeroponics in UK horticulture projects

Thailand: CEA, crop sciences and AI converge at Agential AI AgBio 2025

Germany: Demonstrating how vertical farming systems can be integrated into urban infrastructure

UK: Webinar on net-zero greenhouse production with geothermal and solar spectral tuning announced

Dates announced for 2025 Food Security SummitX

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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US (NC): Southern farmer turns to hydroponics after leaving industrial poultry industry

US: Students unveil 3D printed hydroponic systems

US (NY): Students enjoying hands-on hydroponics thanks to non-profit organization

US (AZ): Residents tour vertical farm with over 300 aeroponic towers

Singapore: Reconnecting citizens with nature through vertical farming

Zimbabwe: Fighting for a greener future
Seedleaves unveils 5,000 sq ft vertical barn model

"Produce it where you consume it. That’s our mantra”

Sector | Retail

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Greenfood started 2025 on a strong note

Asda is looking to sell around 20 supermarkets for £400mln
Uvesco Group: 'Record' revenue in FY 2024

Supermarket cooperative Consum: Positive FY 2024 performance
4 major supermarkets will partner up to help fight hunger in UK

Greenfood continues to strengthen its collaboration with Lidl Sweden
A takeover offer for Just Eat Takeaway.com NV has been confirmed

Fruit and vegetable exports by Lidl Italia accounted for 10.4% of the national total
Delhaize Belgium: “Cultivation Academy” to advance sustainable vegetable farming

Alibaba Group: March quarter 2025 and fiscal year 2025 results
Glovo: 10th anniversary

Greencore seals Bakkavor deal

Slovakia: “We wanted to bridge the gap between vertical farming and the everyday consumer experience"

Sector | New projects and expansions

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Barbados: School celebrates launch of aquaponics system

Australia: Using vertical farming to empower people with disabilities

UrbanRooted Innovations founder launches new website to expand access to urban farming tools

Wonderplant waits for approval for €165M facility

France: Vertical farming company launches plant-based actives brand

US: East Alabama EARTH project to feature 10-acre vertical farm

US: Despite bankruptcy, Plenty moves forward with Chesterfield facility construction