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How to safeguard equipment in high-humidity settings

UK: Largest vertical farm within a commercial office building completed

US: UVA microgreens making an impact

Sector | Packaging

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Iceless packaging to aid in vegetable transportation

Jasa Packaging expands with Dubai office

Vertical packaging machine with modular design unveiled
Cartomat GmbH
Cartomat presents innovative hemp paper at Fachpack 2024:

"Own hemp material from the surrounding area of 20 km"
For small and large growers

Portable temperature-controlled grow site launched

New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

"Plastic on the shelf irritates consumers"

Sector | Home growing devices

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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

"It makes zero sense to go to a grocery store to buy fresh produce because it’s not fresh"

US: New home growing device introduced

Sector | Technology

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Ronald Hoek of Blue Radix:

Autonomous growing: from concept to realisation

"Nothing scarier than a cyber attack during your busiest season"
4X robot launched

Collaborative robot designed to work safely alongside people
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The rise of corporate investments into food-tech and agri-tech

What’s ahead for OpenAI? Project strawberry, orion, and GPT Next

Sulfur introduction in growth chambers

Plant-oriented cultivation with electrophysiological sensors

Sector | Suppliers

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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"

Simplifying infrastructure for cost-efficient growth

Japan: Low-potassium lettuce sold at triple price of ‘regular’ produce

Sector | Algae

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Boston Medical Center is growing fresh food in rooftop gardens to better serve its patients
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Converting waste seaweed into fertilizers for hydroponic cultivation

Sector | Farming systems

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China reveals 'first modular-reactor-powered' vertical farm
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Chinese factory to take care of food for astronauts

GLOBALG.A.P. integrated farm assurance standards officially recognized by GFSI

CAN (ON): "We had a lot of excitement in our first year: a lot of ups and downs and milestones as well"
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Trinidad and Tobago: PM Rowley commissions shade house farm project in Chaguaramas

CAN: VIU students design sustainable food systems
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CEA as a blueprint for production systems of the future

Sector | Hybrid solutions

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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
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US: CEA Alliance "applauds" House agriculture bill
Celebrating 50 years of ETFE leadership

Japan: "Our F-Clean solutions last more than 30 years, ensuring long-term value and minimizing waste”
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AgriTech North

CAN (ON): Grants for multi-layer greenhouse and indoor farming facilities

“Accessible tech” sparks inspiration in Feed the Future garden

Sector | Climate control

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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
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The importance of CO2 levels in plant growth
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Engine-driven vs. electric chillers: which is best for your cooling needs?
Vincent Kickert, ARC Technology:

“Adding climate systems without finding the right balance can result in a setback”

Sector | Breeding

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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
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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

Speed breeding and climate chambers

Sector | Substrates

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Germany: "We cannot keep producing substrates that aren’t fully recyclable"

US (OH): Precision substrates aim to ease growing challenges

Peat-free coir for plant propagation
Biogrow increases coco production capacity with new dryer

“No longer at the mercy of inclement weather”

In coir production, it's about chain integration and innovation

Strategic partnership between Green Growmaster and Grow Glide

UK: Introducing hydrogel-based substrates to help CEA production

Sector | Product information

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Coco fiber and walnut shells for greener indoor spaces

Korea: Kolmar adopts indoor farming for subtraction of raw materials

"We have launched an ultra-thin Bluetooth 5.0 temperature data logger"

UK: Vertical Future launches crop data services

New partnership brings seven lettuce varieties for indoor farmers
Enza Discovery Field Days in Twisk, Enkhuizen and Voorst

Future-proof methods for lettuce cultivation

“Eating experience is key to the rise of Teen Leaf lettuce”

Sector | Aeroponics

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India: University students undertake aeroponic saffron growth project

IN: Inspired by Kashmir, man grows saffron in his house
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South Africa: Aeorponic training to aid in treatment center

Growing broccoli with aeroponics

US: Missouri public schools receiving aeroponic towers
LettUs Grow and University of Essex team up

New research deploys aeroponics for onion cultivation

License for aeroponic agriculture issued in Saudi Arabia

Sector | Container farms

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South Korea: BEF celebrates export of 9th smart farm

Sri Lanka: “We don’t just drop off the container and walk away"

US (CA): "The USDA puts out an extraordinary amount of educational material"

CAN (BC): Cranbrook community welcomes container farm
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US (MA): Chelsea community welcomes container farm

"Hippotainer" providing fresh veg in Ukraine

US (WY): Community college receives new container farm

Sector | Technique

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15 years of VieTech, customization with machines

"Grateful for the role we have in the market"

Multilayer propagation of raspberries in Growcoon: "Each plant is an instant plug"

Using a reinforcement ring to aid water tank stability

More economical steaming and better cleaning in-house at grower's premises

Measuring photosynthesis efficiency without physical contact with a plant
GreenCap Solutions, Norway

“Our CO₂ generation system keeps energy use low, which is a key achievement”
NL: Eight edition of I-Grow Inside taking place on November 19

Will robotics take over humans in CEA?

Sector | Aquaponics

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How European aquaculture startups woo investors

UK: Aquaponic farm owners denied in bid to build permanent home on smallholding
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US: High schoolers dive into aquaponics
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Borneo: Over 100 people participate in aquaponic entrepreneurship seminar

Canada: 'Aquaponics industry beginning to take off in Alberta'

CAN (BC): DIY system scalable to 1000 heads of lettuce weekly

MY: Firefighters deploy aquaponic farm

Sector | Cultivation

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Cryopreservation as a solution to supply issues
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Uganda: Making strides to seed self-sufficiency

Japan: In-office strawberry cultivation gaining traction

Germany: The critical role of skilled labor in high-wire crops
BioBee Biological Solutions, Canada

'Decreased mortality and consistent flow rates for your beneficial organisms'
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: “Promoting longer root systems, increases the plant's ability to take up nutrients and water”

An in depth look at nutrient delivery systems

Sector | Alternative products

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UK: Repurposing an egg farm for mushroom production

US: Immigration crackdown could potentially harm mushroom industry

Technology and agriculture linked in Chinese mushroom facility

Can CEA save Ginseng?

India: Producer fills market gap with high-tech mushroom facility

Lessons in scaling sustainably from Smallhold’s Co-founder

India: Farmer succeeds to grow saffron indoors as first in region

Sector | Investments

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Saudi government aiming to attract investors after $9.8M funding gap discovered

US (NY): Indoor farm is a "success" but enough to find a buyer?
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Lookout for $20,000 grant gift matches

US: Youth aquaponics project launched to aid food security in South Carolina

US: Lettuce Grow raises $7 million from institutional and retail investors

Oishii pushes $134M funding to $150M in Series B financing

South African investor approach to longterm investment into farms
Vinga Group ,WA3RM

Sweden: Over $1B in funding for greenhouse projects

Sector | Energy

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Lennart Bijl (Vitro Plus) on dynamic lighting:

"We don't notice any difference in quality when propagating"

Sustainability through the combination of hydroponics and data centers
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Study reviews solar energy applications in agriculture
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: No-venting in greenhouse pushes tomato yield to 160kg per m2

CAN: Using Ontario's rebate system to your advantage
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Colombian researchers develop system that integrates hydroponics and solar panels

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

Sector | Lighting

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To dim or not to dim: Understanding DLI
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Study examines the effects of LED lighting on Horned pansies
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US: Adding efficiency and durability to lighting

CAN: Finding the ideal lighting solution as a first time grower
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The LED spectrum that's designed for vertical farming
Scandinavia visits:

Norway: “We’re using this trial to showcase the benefits of dynamic lighting”
A study:

Real-time plant feedback shows higher yield and lower light consumption

Sector | Events

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UK: Registration open for 2nd International Conference on Controlled Environment Agriculture

US: University of Kentucky to host 2025 KY Fruit and Vegetable Conference
VerticalFarmDaily.com

Webinar to explore the good, bad, and ugly of vertical farming
Symposium Future Trends & Innovations

Innovation can be learned

Registration open for GreenTech Americas start and scale-up challenge

2024 Excellence in Multistate Research Award presented

Korean Republic taking steps forward into Singapore smart-farming market

Sector | Market information

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Japan urges higher vegetable intake amid rising food costs and declining consumption
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The future of agriculture is "green and precise"

UAE: Agriculture sector gaining ground

US: FDA issues update on salmonella outbreak
REWE Group reports the opening of the 400th PENNY store in Romania

Lidl: 700 stores in Spain

Philippines president inaugurates new greenhouse facility
Who harvests the vegetables from the fields?

"Planned deportation of immigrants following Trump victory could harm economy"

Sector | Hydroponics

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BonHydroponics aims to produce 1.2 million heads of lettuce annually in the Antilles

US: Keeping lettuce safe amidst recalls

AI plant protection solution unveiled for hydroponics

Study details relationships between hydroponically grown plants

Understanding microbiology in hydroponic systems

US: Examining the suitability of urban farming in Chicago

US (NY): 16-year old installs hydroponic systems for communities in need

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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UK: Students harvest over two tons of tomatoes

US: New wave of farmers provide Richmond with nutrient rich foods
Scandinavia visits:

Dehumidification and LEDs - a winning combination in Norway

New 1.5 million square foot greenhouse opens in Lorena, Texas
Courtesy of Udeumji Farm

South Korea: Investment made into Smart Farm complex

Microgreens and big dreams: The rise of just for fun farms
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US (IN): Healthy hydroponic options this holiday

Sector | Today on social media

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A few crops currently coming out of our farms

Fischer Farms Ltd
Strawberries from Parus vertical farm

Dongho Park
Celebrating the holidays early

JFS Altius Farms

Successful solution for substrate free growing?
Urban agriculture in Istanbul

Ahmet Kirik

Thirsty Roots

Pflanzentheke

Sector | Education and Research

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Study examines how hydroponic growth slabs change nutrient composition of microgreens
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Helping organizations understand PFAS risk through data
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US: Middle school students enjoy good harvest
VerticalFarmDaily.com

Study examines the effects of lighting on microgreens
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WUR research aims to develop AI solution for greenhouse climate control

Looking at the role of hydrogen in horticultural energy supplies
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US (CO): School adds new greenhouse to add more produce

Sector | Retail

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Applegreen is bringing partnership with M&S Food to Northern Ireland

Carrefour’s first 24/7 express delivery service in Dubai
NIQ: Marks & Spencer's food business has entered Christmas trading with momentum

Increased competition in the Belgian food market continues to hamper Colruyt Group
Spar Hungary: Milestone opening of 300th independent retailer operated store

Monoprix plans to make its debut in Egypt next year
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Lidl has opened six state-of-the-art stores nationwide

Woolworths New Zealand: 100th store
Dreamstime
Gruppo Selex achieved a turnover of €21.1bln in 2024

Aldi will slash prices on its festive veg staples to just 15p
Snappy Shopper has announced a major expansion of its partnership with One Stop

Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, white potatoes, swede, white cabbages and red cabbages just 15p at Sainsbury’s
Ramon Oudhaarlem - DeliNova (Curaçao)

"The Netherlands remains our preferred source for fresh produce imports despite the distance"

Sector | Company news

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US (VA): VCU gets STARS Gold rating again

US (NJ): Edible Garden announcces expansion of its herb distribution

Special recognition for innovations by Koppert Cress and Lely in the agricultural sector

Koppert on sustainability list with Greenpeace

CAN: FarmAnywhere announces launch of Indoor Agriculture Services

US: Vote to happen soon on 1.5M-square-foot hydroponics facility

US: Board room changes announced by ZAG Technical Services

Sector | New projects

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South Korea: Ulsan City to allow vertical farms into industrial complexes
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UK: 'Combatting food waste and poverty through urban farming in London'

Greenhouse and daylight-free cultivation for houseplant company

Growy officially opens its Singapore vertical farm

US: Bright Farms plans project in western Northampton County

Hyundai introduces Korean 'H Clean Farm'

US: Student idea leads to school deploy hybrid farm