Energy price crisis on vertical farming: where do we stand?

On Wednesday, April 12, Global Engage will hold a Virtual Meeting on Controlled Environment Agriculture. The meeting is free to attend and will take up to 60 minutes. The webinar will also be available on demand where registration is required. Click here to register. Since late 2022, the fast-growing…

Join the next ∑-Grow Inside seminar on March 28

On Tuesday, March 28, World Horti Center is organizing the fourth ∑-Grow Inside seminar. A new panel of professionals is diving into an interesting topic: ‘How does a plant react in an indoor farm?’. The results of the Fieldlab Vertical Farming research form the basis of the discussion. The seminar can…

Australia: Protected cropping and soilless farming study tour

Australia's premier crop production facilities are opening their doors to participants in a specialized training program. As one of the world's largest agricultural exporters, Australia's farms boast an average cash income of more than AUD 600,000 per farm between 1999 and 2022, making it an ideal…

NZ: 'Growing the Future Indoors' summit

If your work relates to glasshouses, hothouses, tunnel houses, indoor farming, vertical farming, or similar, read on! Interested parties are invited to the Growing the Future…

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Come up with visionary concepts for a vertical farm in the urban context of London

In this competition, we encourage participants to come up with visionary concepts for a vertical farm in the urban context – only one drawing and absolute freedom of scale. Designers are asked to design a vertical farm integrated into the urban fabric while providing a sustainable solution. By focusing…

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Pinduoduo designs from containers to tables, growing lettuce using AI event

Pinduoduo, one of China’s largest e-commerce companies, is hosting the third Smart Agriculture Competition on Chongming Island in Shanghai. The competition challenges four finalist teams to grow high-quality lettuce in 90 days without sunlight or soil. Each team is comprised of agriculturalists, data…

'Don’t let the lights go out'

Soaring energy and fuel costs have a direct knock-on effect on industries heavily reliant on ‘keeping the lights on.’ Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) growers are no exception – they are at…

Record-breaking event for 10th anniversary edition of Indoor Ag-Con

Indoor Ag-Con marked its 10th Anniversary Edition with record increases in attendee and exhibitor participation for its February 27-28, 2023, run at Caesars Forum Las Vegas. The exhibitor booth roster doubled with a sold-out show floor featuring 134 companies in 174 booths vs. 70 companies in 80 booths…

That’s a wrap for the Indoor AgCon

After a successful two-day trade fair, the Indoor AgCon closed its doors on February 28. With a proper balance between CEA players, cannabis-, greenhouse- or vertical farm companies, the show has welcomed more than 1500 visitors. The exhibitor floor was mainly occupied by suppliers and visited by either…

Priva launches Academy live training sessions

Priva announced the availability of live online training sessions on their Priva Academy e-learning platform. According to Henry Vangameren, Regional Marketing Manager for the Americas, the Priva Academy has been a success since its inception, allowing customers to learn about their Priva systems anytime…

Indoor Ag-Con: failing forward – lessons learned

With day two of Indoor Ag-Con in the books, we take time to look back at one of the keynote sessions from the first day, “Failing Forward – Lessons Learned.” As part of the Trends & Innovations Track, this session focused on why some vertical farms have failed and what today’s vertical farms can do to…

Indoor Ag-Con is back and bigger than ever

As the previously published article mentioned, the Indoor Ag-Con is back and bigger than ever. Opening the event was Arama Kukutai, CEO of Plenty, who elaborated on the company's recent developments, which included the latest Compton production facility opening and the newest R&D center that will focus…

IUNU unveils tomato imaging system at Indoor Ag-Con

After years of research and development, IUNU unveiled its newimaging system for tomato growers at Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas. The technology can be used by growers to collect comprehensive crop data from fruit to flower. "Combined with the LUNA AI software platform, this is the most detailed imaging and…

UK: Agri-tech centers collaborate to explore nutrient circularity

Addressing challenges associated with improving nutrient circularity in farming systems was the theme of two cross-sector workshops held recently, hosted by UK Agri-Tech…

The root zone conversation – healthy roots equal healthy plants

Moleaer will participate in an educational panel discussion, “The Root Zone Conversation – Healthy Roots Equal Healthy Plants,” and also exhibit at the 10th Annual Indoor Ag-Con on February 27-28 in Las Vegas, NV.  The Indoor Ag-Con is a trade show and conference for indoor/vertical farming and controlled…

Current status and future prospects of commercial urban agriculture

The Food and Agriculture Organization and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invite you to the 10th and last E-dialogue on March 3, 2023, from 2 to 3.30 CET."With this E-dialogue, we will conclude the series of events dedicated to various technical aspects of commercial urban farming. Our…

Vertical Harvest Farms is a 2023 Anthem Awards Winner

Vertical Harvest Farms announced today that it has won a GOLD and SILVER for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion ("DEI") in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. The company won Gold in the DEI category for Community Engagement, and Silver in the DEI category, Learning Training & Development, for their Grow Well…

Alternative techniques such as hydroponic cultivation and vertical farming are increasingly popular

Novelfarm, the fair dedicated to hydroponic cultivation and vertical farming that ended on February 16, is a small and hyper-specialized event with a high degree of research and innovation. Companies, technicians, and entrepreneurs looking to change the way they cultivate attended. Daniele Bertocchi from…

All you need to know about seed breeding for CEA

A new webinar will elaborate on all you need to know about seed breeding for CEA, organized by the Association for Vertical Farming.  The event will take place virtually, on February…

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That's a wrap for Fruit Logistica 2023

After a three-day exhibition, multiple CEA players were present at the Fruit Logistica again. We either bumped into them in the hallways or visited them at their booth. The horticulture sector was once again well represented this year. Rebekka Boekhout with Pieter-Jan Devos and Janina De Clercq,…

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Indoor Ag-Con back and bigger than ever

“There’s nothing like an in-person event to truly get a feel for where your industry is heading. We’re all hearing about the challenges, but a live event gives you the chance to really talk to one another, face-to-face, to share your challenges and ideas and get a strong understanding of what’s happening…

Double win for Mastronardi Produce at Global Packaging Competition

Two Mastronardi Produce brands were celebrated for excellence in package design and innovation at the prestigious PAC Global Awards last Tuesday night, February 7. The company’s marketing team took home the Best in Class award for both its Queen of Greens™ lettuce brand in the New Brand category and for…

Fruit Logistica: 170 greenhouse suppliers exhibiting at the show

It's February, it's cold, and thousands of kilos of fresh produce have been transported to Berlin. That means the Fruit Logistica is happening again. Today the trade show kicked of in Berlin. Here's what not to miss from the horticultural industry. Like every year, Berlin will welcome thousands of…

Texas A&M Plant Breeding Symposium set for February 16

The ninth-annual Texas A&M Plant Breeding Symposium will take place on February 16 in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on the Texas A&M University campus. The center is located at 1002 W. George Bush Drive, Bryan-College Station. The one-day research conference is for students, faculty, and…

Jordan to showcase agricultural heritage, innovative technologies at Expo 2023 Doha

Jordan has signed an agreement to become the 5th Mena country to participate in Expo 2023 Doha. While exploring the theme “Solid roots, greener era,” the Jordanian pavilion…

Visit us at the Fruit Logistica

As the Fruit Logstica is taking place at the Messe Berlin from 8-10 February, booking a meeting with us is still possible.  As we're foreseeing a busy week ahead, feel free to book a meeting with us for…

US: Green Career Week coming up

Last fall, Seed Your Future launched Green Career Week to enlighten the youth about the benefits of careers in Horticulture, Floriculture, and Agriculture related professions. Hundreds of high schoolers experienced careers working with and around plants during field trips, classroom visits, and via social media throughout the…

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Short Course: Vertical Farming Systems

As one of Hort Americas recent students said: “To be honest, it is “the best vertical farming course” I’ve ever had. Now I am able to launch the indoor farm with full confidence with what I’ve learned from you.” From hydroponic growing system selection, use of artificial lighting, and environmental…

Picture time! Recap of IPM 2023

To start the week off right, we have about 200 photos of (technical) suppliers at the IPM Essen. The fair took place again last week for the first time since 2020. Click here for our photo report of (technical) suppliers Let's start with some figures. A total of 40,000 people from over 100 countries visited IPM Essen. There…

Resistant varieties and extra crispy lettuces at Fruit Logistica

Behind every vegetable seed is a story of perseverance, innovation, and dedication to helping growers succeed against the many threats found each season. Syngenta is proud to work hand-in-hand with growers, processors, retailers, and consumers to understand what the future of the vegetable industry…

New vertical farming installation showcased

Find out how vertical farms work and tell us what you think at the vertical farming showcase at the Science Park in Norwich. Straight-up farming is a new installation of…

JPFA launches a vertical farming training course

The Japan Plant Factory is announcing a new training course on vertical farms from 9-23 March 2023. A live question-and-answer session for all participants will take place…

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Straight up faming: showcasing VF tech

Step into a farm of the future where food is grown without soil. Find out how vertical farms work, and tell us what you think. Straight up farming is a new installation to showcase vertical farming – a new technology that is already changing the way we grow crops and promises to revolutionize food production in the next…

Highlights from the 1st annual mushroom growers symposium

Throughout history, specialty mushrooms have been enjoyed for their culinary value and medicinal properties. In the U.S. the specialty mushroom market is growing as customers are looking to buy locally grown and nutrient-dense foods, which is good news for small-scale and urban farmers.    The University of Maryland Extension…

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US (CT): Urban farming program in Hartford

Running from March through November for three years, this program offers all participants both in-class and hands-on training and education on multiple farming techniques.  All participants become active farmers working together to supply produce to the Hartford Public Schools and individually based upon their…

CAN (BC): Dorm to table: Activating sustainable food practices with microgreens

An upcoming event, Dorm to Table, will be highlighting the activation of sustainable food practices with microgreens. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other…

AU: AgSmart on the move to regional Victoria

AgSmart is the nation’s new agtech exposition showcasing the latest innovations, education, research, and developments in Australian agriculture staged in regional Australia.  As…

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6th edition of AquaFarm announced

From underwater drones to IoT, from farming plants designed by means of simulation tools to applied artificial intelligence, an overview of innovative solutions and technologies at the Sixth Edition of AquaFarm in Pordenone on 15 and 16 February 2023. The show is held together with Novelfarm and…

All things about multispectral imaging

On January 24, 2023, Ecobloom will be holding its first virtual event all about multispectral imaging. During this event, attendees will learn more about this tool that identifies problems before the human eye can and quickly resolves issues that may have eventually led to crop waste and lost revenue.…

NovelFarm 2023: Soilless market for sustainable food production

Soilless market and vertical farming keep growing in Italy, with lots of examples in the cut vegetables and salad fields. At NovelFarm 2023, during the first and last session, we will underline that indoor farming is one of the most advanced combinations of primary food production technologies that…

Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai to kick off Indoor Ag-Con 2023 with opening morning keynote address

Plenty CEO Arama Kukutai will lead the opening morning keynote address for the 10th Anniversary edition of Indoor Ag-Con, February 27-28, 2023, at the Caesars Forum Conference…

US: 2023 Farm Bill program & crop insurance decisions – What fits your farm?

For the upcoming 2023 production year, producers once again have the opportunity to select which Farm Bill program will work best for their farms. Will it be Price Loss Coverage (PLC) or Agricultural Loss Coverage (ARC) for your farm? Answering that question is a bit more complex when considering the…

IDH supports companies to close the living wage gap with Living Wage Action Guide

The concept of a living wage has gained significant attention in recent years as a way to ensure that workers are able to earn enough to meet their basic needs and have a decent standard of living. A living wage is different from the minimum wage, which is the minimum amount that employers are legally…