CAN (AB): AgriPlay joins accelerator program

Recently, THRIVE II Canada Accelerator announced its latest cohort, which included six Calgary-based companies. Thrive’s award-winning program accelerates sustainability, innovation, and technology across the industry. Companies were selected for their potential to disrupt traditional farming practices,…

Supplying the entire growing package: from lights to climate control

"As the designer and manufacturer of customized products, we have the flexibility to deliver various sizes of climate equipment to accommodate the area globally. Our air conditioning system can realize a 365 days growing cycle," says Mary Lee, Sales Manager at OptiClimate.  OptiClimate is a Chinese and global manufacturer…

Saving space with 'telescoping' gutter systems that grow with the plant

"In conventional NFT channel systems, the spacing is typically based on the final stage of crop growth. As a result, a significant portion of the production area, up to 50%, may remain unused for much of the production cycle," says Nadun Hennayaka, Founder and CEO of GAIA Project Australia. Nadun…

Seneca partners with Just Vertical to improve harvestable yields in non-ideal growth conditions

While completing his master’s degree, Kevin Jakiela worked in the Northwest Territories, where he researched food-growing strategies for Indigenous communities. “My goal was to determine how to elongate growing seasons in the harshest conditions when temperatures were -40°C degrees, with roughly 20 hours…

Step aside, leafy greens – it’s high-value crops only in these space-bound pods

"We inflate the growing dome upon installation and we refill water every 6 months. The shape of the bubble helps optimize the airflow and climate," explains Barbara Belvisi of Interstellar Lab, a company that develops environment-controlled pods for crop cultivation on Earth and beyond.Barbara Belvisi As…

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The mighty power of microgreens

Ever wondered about the delicate sprinkling of green that garnishes your dish? Well, apart from elevating the aesthetics of your plate, you’ll be happy to know that besides being 100 percent edible, microgreens are actually good for both you and the environment. Chock-full of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, microgreens…

"A viable option for research- or commercial growing trials"

"Young professionals are eager to get involved in such a new and exciting sector, with a desire to contribute to a sustainable world. However, what we are currently lacking is the necessary education in place to facilitate the passion we have seen," says Greg Short, CEO of Fyto Ltd, a modular farm unit…

Understanding how vertical farming can support sustainable crop growth

In a guest blog with CHAP, Dave Scott, Founder and Chief Technical Officer for Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), explains that “Vertical farming enables us to build a precision-controlled growing environment that allows farmers to combat the challenges facing more traditional forms of agriculture.”  "If…

Avisomo's Growth Station nominated for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023

"Our nomination to the Fruit Logistica Innovation award is a huge recognition of our system and its potential, but it's also a notable inclusion of vertical farming concepts into the mainstream agricultural landscape. Being nominated among this select group of prominent agriculture actors is a huge…

Slovakia: Indoor farming needs complex crops to be profitable and beat high energy crops

“Since we launched our business, we noticed that the biggest challenge faced by players is paying energy bills. We specifically constructed our system with this in mind,” says Viktor Kulcsár, COO at Veles Farming. Veles Farming is a Slovakian vertical farming company that was founded in mid-2021 with a…