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Sponsored project by Bunzl CanadaCAN (AB): Solar-powered greenhouse project introduced
Bunzl Canada is proud to announce its sponsorship of a community-scale, solar-powered greenhouse at the Alberta Avenue Community League (AACL) in Edmonton. "We are very excited to partner with Exceed Solar and the AACL on this innovative project," said Margo Hunnisett, Bunzl Canada's Vice President of Marketing…
What is the best way to harvest in an aeroponic system?
When it comes to harvesting vegetables, there are two main methods: whole-head harvesting and cut-and-come-again harvesting. The method you choose will depend on the type of plant you are growing, as well as your personal preferences. Whole-head harvesting involves cutting off the entire head of the…
UAE: Pilot farms supply over 500kg of berries to local retailers for the same price as open fields each week
“We’re importing the strawberry seedlings, transplanting them into our system, whereas after two months, they’re fruiting. At this point, we’re supplying over 450-500kg of strawberries per week with our two Dubai farms. The strawberry sales are a complementary income, and ultimately, we’re dealers, so…
Loop Farms building prototype in Rummelsburger Bay
Germany: No land, no problem – vertical farming on urban waterways
“We aren’t building a farm behind closed doors, but behind glass walls. When people come to our farms to collect their vegetables they can see exactly where the produce came from and how it was grown," says Julie Rosenfeld, co-founder of the German agri-tech company Loop Farms. Loop Farms is working to integrate…
