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next newsletter Tuesday April 22nd

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Gaming Garden project kicks off in Madrid:

“Urban farming can be accessible and impactful when approached simply and inclusively”

What do Katy Perry and chickpea plants have in common?

Sector | Suppliers

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"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

Sandwich panels with waterproof coupling

Singapore: Making strides with agrivoltaic-aquaponic synergies

"If we operate a vertical farm, we can create an energy-efficient and profitable model"

Sector | Algae

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A sustainable approach to micro-algae based processes

Using technology to control microalgae

Boston Medical Center is growing fresh food in rooftop gardens to better serve its patients

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”

Binfold launches new growing cabinet

Sector | Breeding

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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

Soft fruit pre-breeding program to aid UK growers

Sector | Climate control

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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

The importance of CO2 levels in plant growth

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 | Aeroponics

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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

South Africa: Aeorponic training to aid in treatment center

Sector | Today on social media

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Leah Botko, SNS

Fork Farms

Preethi Gajji

Successful solution for substrate free growing?

Thirsty Roots

Pflanzentheke

Ferme Marseni Farm

Sector | Container farms

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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
Canadian grower Village Greens closes:

“We underestimated the cost of the power when we started the whole program"

US: NMSU researchers look to container farms for sustainable growth

South Korea: BEF celebrates export of 9th smart farm

Sector | Energy

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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

Ethiopia: Entrepreneurs drive hydroponic innovations

Sector | Packaging

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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"

Packaging companies partner for American markets

New transport tray system for multiple use unveiled at IPM Essen
Weber announces

New pot-packer presented at IPM Essen

Sector | Substrates

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€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

Demand for coconut substrates grows in Spanish-speaking markets

Looking into the uses of biochar
Riza Power uses a mixture of raw materials to produce spongy plant plugs

A technological innovation for growing plants

Using biochar as a substrate in hydroponic growing
Pelemix Coco Coir substrate -

“We help producers to unleash the full potential of their hydroponic crops”

Sector | Technology

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Harvest robot autonomously navigates in strawberry cultivation
Enkitek’s Co-Farmer platform:

"This technology is not a luxury, but a necessity for staying competitive in the future of farming"

New closed greenhouse system: "The precision of a vertical farm, without the high energy costs"

Using AI Solutions to aid growers

Biofeedback is the future of autonomous greenhouse cultivation

New software platform aims to optimize water treatment

Automation with care for the mushroom industry

Sector | Aquaponics

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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

US: DC Smith Greenhouses serve as aquaponic test site

Sector | Hydroponics

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Optimizing oxygenation in Deep Water Culture grow systems

India: Hotel adopts hydroponic cultivation for in-house dining

US: New children's book celebrates hydroponic growing

In China, a futuristic café lets you pick strawberries growing above your head

US (OH): Hydroponically grown lettuce takes root at Bay Middle School

Industrial Product Solutions bankrupt, negotiations on relaunch underway

Preventing roots from overheating in greenhouses and hydroponic tunnels

Sector | Product information

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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”

US: New crop monitoring device now available for purchase

Sector | Cultivation

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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"

High-tech cultivation carts with advanced irrigation system for seed breeder

A seaweed solution for sustainable agriculture

Sector | Technique

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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"

“You need to think of it backward: managing pests in an integrated fashion"
"Cannabinoid content, bud size, moisture content, and a lack of negative factors such as mold”

Australian grower goes vertical farming to produce clean, consistent medical cannabis

Sector | Alternative products

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India: Mokokchung growers get mushroom cultivation training

India: Finding success through growing Gucchi mushrooms

NASA working on fungi farming - on Mars
GreenOnyx to enter U.S. market with convenient fresh vegetable

“Our product is easier than yogurt, and healthier than kale"

India: Advice from a social entrepreneur on mushroom farming

£10m mushroom facility planned for UK

US (PA): Examining the rise of the Mushroom Capital of the World

Sector | Lighting

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Finding the right lighting for strawberry cultivation

New LED Lights aim to make growing easier
Charles Verdy, Gourma

"Adopting a new lighting technology is a major strategic decision"

Grodan, Philips Horticulture trials demonstrate new heat input reduction in tomato trials

Have the promises of the LED revolution been realized?

The impact of LED lighting on modern horticulture

Photo report LichtEvent: Growers share experiences with full LED

Sector | Farming systems

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Inside Mexico’s tallest vertical farm:

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

Fully automatic vertical farm enables vegetable growing in the smallest of spaces
Scaling vertical farming through partnerships and social impact:

“I cannot sit in Sweden and dictate how farmers in India, South Africa, or Nigeria should grow their crops”
Reducing the need for multiple platforms

Fully integrating data systems within a vertical farm
The Nutrient Know-How talk at the Indoor Ag-Con

“Dilution is the solution to your grower’s pollution”

US Virgin Islands gets first hydroponic trailer freight farm

Vertical hydroponic systems created from 3D-printed clay

Sector | Investments

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$20 million funding round for iUNU

"Growers scan thousands of plants in a uniform way"

US: IUNU secures $20M funding to accelerate AI growth for greenhouses

US: Nature's Miracle receives funding of $2M
A guide for growers

How to make use of the agricultural incentives in Virginia

Indian government offering loans for vertical farming

UK: Mushroom startup receives funding of £50,000

US: Mycelium innovator raises $11M in funding

Sector | Events

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US (VA): 8th annual Mushroom Mania festival returns on April 19

UK to host 51st NCERA-101 & CEUG Annual Meeting in 2026

Program activities announced for GreenTech Amsterdam 2025

UAE launches inaugural Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition
Register for the Root Alliance webinar series:

Learn how to improve root health in hydroponic crops

Agential AI AgBio 2025 to spotlight experts in vertical farming and CEA

Registration open for 6th annual Vertical Farming World Congress

Sector | Market information

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Anthony De Ieso - Thorndon Park Produce

"We do sell more fresh herbs, but we tend to sell more of everything at Easter"

CAN: Vertical farming methods make it possible for Canada to grow its own food, say experts

Global Trump tariffs suspended, but China tariff increased to 125%

CAN: Vertical farming interest grows in wake of Trump tariffs
Peter Hein from Bayrische Pilzbörse:

"Gastronomy and retail sectors turn to king oyster mushrooms as an alternative to porcini mushrooms"

EU leaders condemn US tariffs, warn of economic fallout

U.S. dollar drops as tariffs spark trade fears and market volatility

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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US: Kennedy School students cultivate green thumbs with hydroponics

Jamaica: Investing in hydroponics to combat food prices
Photo report of 80 Acres Farms’ Kentucky facility

US: “You can’t just plug in the same playbook from one farm to the next”

US: Grower hoping to bring mushroom project to farmer's markets
A hybrid approach to feeding cities:

How Harvest London is balancing urban farming with industrial expansion

US (ID): A dream of growing all through the year

US (VA): Empowering a community by tackling urban food deserts

Sector | Retail

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New Discover Spar Scotland campaign

SPAR Hungary: 4.8% year-on-year increase in turnover
Sainsbury's reported a 7.2% rise in annual profit

All of Co-op’s own brand strawberries will be exclusively sourced from UK farms
eZkrt UAE has expanded its services with the launch of eZkrt Grocery

METRO Italy opened a new multichannel fulfilment centre (MFC) in Olbia
Asda, Morrisons, Aldi Easter veg 8p

Coles: Major discount change for fresh fruit and vegetables
Acquisition will help Portugal-based Jerónimo Martins to boost its presence in Colombia

Supermarket chain Alcampo saw sales dip nearly 1% year-on-year
Deliveroo has announced the launch of Deliveroo Express

White potatoes, parsnips, swedes and carrots in Sainsbury's Easter price cuts
REWE Group has reported growth in revenue and profit in its financial year 2024

Tesco warned its profit would likely fall this year

Sector | Education and Research

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Factor responsible for carbon trade-off in leaves revealed

Using circular nitrogen as a fertilizer

The use of digital twins (DT) for sustainable agricultural water management

Optimal amounts of zinc, potassium for hydroponically grown spinach

A comparative economic study of two Italian vertical farms

US (NJ): Hydroponic lab hosts hard launch on campus

US: Construction progressing on Rockville High School aquaponics system

Sector | Company news

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US (CO): Bird & Squirrel Hydroponics accepted into Rural Jump-Start Program

US (AL): Brewery using urban farming technology to expand
Phytech launches AI Advisor for growers

"We envision a future where every farm, regardless of size, operates with plant-driven intelligence"
Prior to entering administration, JFC had begun supplying major UK retailers

Jones Food Company business and assets now on the market, administrators seek buyer
Third varietal marks a milestone in Oishii’s scale-up journey

Oishii introduces the Nikko Berry: “Our most affordable berry yet”

US: Edible Garden signs exclusive deal to take its products to the Midwest

CAN: Village Farms International amends credit agreement with FCC

Sector | New projects and expansions

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Philippines: Isabela town receives urban farming facility

Kuwait to get largest aeroponic greenhouse thanks to partnership

Jordan: Housing Bank continues its support for Dar Abu Abdullah’s hydroponic project

Red Deer Food Bank providing more fresh produce with second hydroponic sea can

Philippines: Baguio City constructing hydroponic greenhouses
Intelligent Growth Solutions and ReFarm Global:

First consignment of GigaFarm tech shipped from UK to UAE

Turks and Caicos Islands high school launches hydroponic garden