Malaysia: Vanilla farm based on aquaponics, open for tours

Penang introduces a brand new edutainment experience just outside the city – Vanilla Village Experiential Farm Tours. Innovated, built, and managed by Malaysia’s Kairos Agriculture, the smart farm specializes in the cultivation of vanilla and is located on 6 acres of prime land in Permatang Pauh…

UK: Addressing knowledge gaps and enhancing the efficiency of aquaponic systems

Laurence Anderson is in the concluding stages of their PhD studies at the University of Liverpool's Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, supported by the Low Carbon Eco Innovatory and the Liverpool-based social enterprise Farm Urban. The Academic Odyssey"My academic journey began with a…

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India: Growing vegetables in plastic pipes

The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced a new technology for growing vegetables in plastic tubes. Hydroponics technology, introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture, mostly offsets the space crunch in urban areas. The new technology is gaining momentum across Kashmir due to the effectiveness of…

Ghana’s Complete Farmer, which connects farmers to global food buyers, raises $10.4M

Africa’s agricultural sector has a significant social and economic impact, per McKinsey. The percentage of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa exceeds 60%, while agriculture accounts for approximately 23% of the region’s gross domestic product. But despite the apparent opportunity in the…

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US (NY): How NYC's 'first aquaponic farmer' tumbled into urban ag

Nestled between a Trader Joe’s and New York City’s East River is Oko Farms, a little hub of greenery in Brooklyn that looks out onto Manhattan’s skyline. Fenced off in the corner of an expansive construction site, it’s not easy to locate. Past the gates is a 10,000 sq ft plot brimming with beds of…

CAN: Construction group donates container farm to London food bank

The London and District Construction Association announced Thursday it’s donating a 12-meter container farm and the labor and materials for the London food bank. “The best way to get off the food inflation treadmill is to start to grow your own crops,” Mike Carter, executive director of the association,…

"We hope to solve every customer's planting problems, not just provide LEDs"

Microalgae is a valuable natural resource that grows in water and photosynthesizes, converting carbon dioxide into oxygen and producing high-value compounds such as algal oil, proteins, and pigments. These compounds have a wide range of applications, including food, feed, cosmetics, and biofuels. As LED spectrum…

Jordan: NARC intensifying research efforts to increase agricultural production

The Jordan Farmers Union is urging the adoption of a two-pronged strategy that combines the power of afforestation with cutting-edge scientific research to cultivate…

Jiffy provides customized solutions for the peat-free question

The demand for peat-free grown crops continues to grow. In the coming years, that demand is expected to continue growing ahead of legislation in the United Kingdom. The step towards becoming peat-free is a big one, recognized by Jiffy, who have added peat-free substrates to their product portfolio. For…

New growing system lets you grow 'on the lid of the container'

When Bas Dirven, manager of R&D at Meteor Systems, walked past pots of herbs in the supermarket about seven years ago, it didn't exactly make him happy. "The quality was so poor that I didn't understand why they dared to sell it like that," he said. There had to be room for improvement, Bas thought. Add…

Seed meets Technology visitors 'ready to buy'

The ninth edition of the three-day international seed technology fair Seed meets Technology once again attracted an international and skilled crowd to Vertify's greenhouse complex in Zwaagdijk, which has been transformed into an exhibition complex. All the space is available was well utilized. They even…

UK: House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee visits Kent-based vertical farm

Members of the Lords Horticultural Sector Committee visited Kent-based vertical farm, GrowUp Farms, in Sandwich last week to find out about how vertical farming will play a key role in the future of farming. Lord Carter, Lord Colgrain, Lord Coles, Baroness Fookes, Lord Redesdale and Baroness Walmsley…

Pest-control project to protect fresh produce

QUT researchers will lead a research project targeting insect pests as part of a $130 million collaborative research initiative designed to protect and grow Australia’s horticultural exports. The research team - all from the QUT School of Biology & Environmental Science and the Centre for Agriculture and…

US (PA): Container farm enters into two-year renewable energy agreement

GetBlok Farms© has entered into a two-year renewable energy agreement with ENGIE Resources LLC, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America. This renewable energy purchase includes Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from the Priddy Wind Project GetBlok Farms will receive RECs to match the forecasted consumption for…

HK: Aquaponic farmer launches Holiday Season Mix in department store

Full Nature Farms has landed at Apita, a department store based in Hong Kong, in City Plaza, Taikoo Shing, with its recently introduced Holiday Mix. Full Nature is an aquaponic farm founded by Ray Lok in 2013 and based in the outskirts of Hong Kong. On top of their supply of flowers, herbs and leafy…

“We empower growers to excel in cost-effective cultivation, ensuring long-term success"

"In just a few years, our CEA team had already successfully designed and constructed numerous greenhouse and vertical farming facilities for leading industry producers in North America. Our early momentum showed us that we didn't want to dabble in the industry; we aspired to become experts and fully…

All about vertical strawberry farming

The automated vertical agriculture sector is thriving as more and more different crops are grown in vertical farms. Once, it started with herbs and leafy vegetables, but now…

US (VA): Alliances and innovation headline 2nd annual edition of CEA Summit East in Virginia

Building alliances, sharing information, and forging new connections were key themes that drove the September 19-20, 2023, edition of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East held at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia. Co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con…

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New unit allows on-site carbon capture and reutilization for CEA grower

"From conversations, we've noticed that current CO2 supply from fossil fuel sources typically is not addressed by every farm's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). There are two key factors that are taken into account when creating a carbon footprint comparison between fossil fuel-based CO2 and atmospheric using…

Growcoon officially approved for organic cultivation in Spain

The "OK Compost" certificate confirms the high environmental compatibility of Growcoon. After decomposition, nothing remains except water and CO2. Nevertheless, a product must be formally approved for use in organic cultivation. Assessment and regulation are carried out at the European level by FiBL: the…

Jungle meets Minister Jean-Noël Barrot

"Yesterday morning, I had the chance to spend some time with Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. We had a gross exchange on: The technological advances of Jungle Our many business partnerships (and those we don't have yet) The complicated "headwinds" facing our vertical farming industry The road is long... But we are moving further every day. Thank you, Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, for your…

CAN (BC): Lifetime warranty introduced for container farmers

FarmAnywhere, a Canadian farming solutions provider, announces a lifetime warranty on all its container farms. With this move, they are hoping to set a new industry standard for quality and assurance while reinforcing the company’s dedication to long-term sustainability and customer satisfaction. “For…

Germany: Fraunhofer IKTS launches growing cabinets

A team at Fraunhofer IKTS now wants to bring horticulture to the cities with efficient and compact water, energy, and gas management—and thereby strengthen regional self-sufficiency. "Instead of transporting thousands of tons of vegetables and fruit, we want to bring the greenhouses to the consumers,"…

Bolivia: Fodder production facility 90% completed

The construction of the Hydropic Green Forage Production Center in the town of Payrumani, in the municipality of Escara, in the department of Oruro, reached more than 90% progress, President Luis Arce reported. "To provide fresh forage all year round to our #Oruro producers, we are building an important…