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Aigars Jacuks on scaling reforestation through data and future carbon frameworks

“We are building a system based on real results rather than assumptions”

Nuance on Dutch leadership in horticulture:

"Keep innovating, or you'll be overtaken"

Emirates’ Bustanica vertical farm targets retail, catering beyond airline meals

Skytree Stratus wins SIVAL Gold for its CO2 project

Sector | Suppliers

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Why grow room design is becoming a central consideration in indoor farming

“Downtime can translate directly into lost harvests and revenue”

“Steady coco peat demand expected ahead of key planting seasons”
Thanks to Ria, no more gaps:

Accordion mesh with a personal twist

Sector | Climate control

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US (NY): Harlem's shipping containers are more than steel boxes
Airlux Technologies’ Reinier Donkersloot:

"Smart farming isn’t plug and play"

Blue Radix strengthens position in France
Ramon van de Vrie, CCO at Ledgnd:

"We are seeing a clear shift among growers towards a plant-centered approach"

Hortipar and Bimco Holland enter exclusive partnership

Sector | Technology

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Inside 4Climate’s automation suite with CEO Subhajit Sinha

“Interoperability is important because farms rarely rely on a single supplier”

VerticalFarmDaily mobile app launched today!

“We’ve helped growers conserve over 82 billion litres of water so far”

“We’re offering subsidized access to smart farming for the love of growing”

Agritech software built for repeatability and success

UAE researchers develop hybrid robots for agriculture

Micro Grow Control Systems announces the passing of founder and president Tom Piini, 71

Sector | Aeroponics

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Does soil really need added nutrition? A key question for aeroponic saffron growers
Freya and German Aerospace Center partner to develop crop systems for space

"If it is reliable enough for orbit, it is built to last in any greenhouse”

Optimizing plasma discharge and spraying times for aeroponically grown lettuce
BotaniX’s Yishai Nissan on how vertical farming unlocks the full potential of medicinal plants

“Growing great plants is only half the battle, keeping their natural power intact is what matters”

Growing dill on aeroponic towers

India: Plans made to use aeroponics for potato seed production

Canadian company wants to take aeroponics to the moon

Sector | Hybrid solutions

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US (PA): InventHelp inventor develops portable hybrid grow system

Sector | Farming systems

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Emerging tech like plasma-based natural lighting systems also evaluated

Combination of regenerative food forests and CEA starting in Southern Oregon

Farminova: "The world's first fully controlled seedling factory"

Overcoming climate challenges with customized CEA solutions

"Every controlled environment system, from a new crop variety to an AI-driven irrigation platform, has potential IP value"

Open-source, one-square-meter vertical farming system using Eurobox containers

Gardyn launches Studio 2 growing system

Optimising vertical farming software through user-centric design

Sector | Energy

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"Rising energy costs will push growers out of production"

UK growers say 94% energy charge hike threatens CEA

UK: Suffolk floating solar project to power food production site
UK: Rising transmission costs put pressure on the greenhouse sector

“It’s essential that greenhouses are offered access to the same energy cost relief schemes"
90% reduction of net GHG emissions by 2040 remains binding

ETS2 postponed until 2028

US: Examining propane, greenhouses, vertical farming, and the food supply

The rise of electric trailers: "Every day you save about 30 liters of diesel"

How much energy does CEA consume on a global level?

Sector | Container farms

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Growcer systems anchor an accessible indoor farm in Nova Scotia

“Local food infrastructure is a key ingredient for healthy communities”
Tristan Fischer on cost, scale and the Model T mindset

Fischer Farms: “Our obsession is how to make the system cheaper, cheaper, cheaper"

China unveils smart shipboard farm to supply offshore workers with fresh produce

US (NY): Hofstra University to use container farm to aid community food access
Taza Farms shifts from restaurants to ruminants

“In just seven days, we harvest a fresh, wet fodder mat”
CTL-ICS specializes in the sale and rental of used reefer containers

"Strong demand for used reefer containers from Africa and the Caribbean"
Verde Compacto's Juan Gabriel Succar:

“The system adds intangible value, turning sustainability into a business strategy and a market advantage”

Sector | Packaging

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Michiel Valk new CEO at Taks Handling Systems
Weber Verpackungen at IPM 2026

Delivery of sleeves within 4 weeks of ordering

Aweta announces new CEO

Fibre-based punnet developed for fresh produce

New optical sorter targets leafy greens processing
Van Vugt Kruiden introduces new topseal packaging and box for edible flowers

Edible flowers in sustainable, transparent, and product-focused packaging

“Our ability to deliver complete packaging solutions sets us apart”

Sector | Breeding

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Saudi Arabia: Hail becomes world’s third producer of rare white strawberries

"Strawberry breeders take interest in India but propagation risks stall progress"

“June-bearing and everbearing strawberries make a winning combo for more yields”
Enza Zaden lettuce trial in Leamington:

"Glimpse of performance in real-world conditions for Canadian and U.S. growers"

From Peru to Svalbard: Peruvian native chilli seeds travel to the "Ark at the End of the World"

Rijk Zwaan Oceania names Peter Smith as new business manager

South Korea: Planning for the future with climate-resilient lettuce

Sector | Product information

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Updated reference for fertigation practices: Nutrient Solutions for Greenhouse Crops v5

"Growers work with a single recipe for a season, while the crop's nutritional demand is changing"
India: Mechanisation and the role of tractors in greenhouse operations in medicinal and exotic crops

“Even minor environmental variations can affect active compound levels and commercial acceptance”

Finland: The challenge of feeding the planet without costing the earth

Extending viable shelf life from hours to several days
Innovative Pflanzentheke at expoSE 2025:

Soilless cultivation system now available horizontally

Japanese expertise in direct air capture technology coming to European greenhouses

Greek manufacturer boosts propagation efficiency with reusable Double Tray System

Sector | Aquaponics

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Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force celebrates first aquaponic harvest

Maltese agritech company turns patented aquaponics system into global model

Aquaponics Education Exhibit unveils at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Togo aquaponics startup turns to soilless farming to face climate risks
Ryno Postma – Oribi Aquaponics Namibia

Namibian aquaponics group geared for regional expansion

French university students get aquaponics crash-course

Italy: Growing aquaponically in unused buildings and school canteens

Sector | Hydroponics

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Wisconsin elementary school cuts ribbon on new Flex Farm

Preventing Bato bucket drain clogs in hydroponic greenhouse vegetable production

Designing a device to harvest hydroponically grown leafy greens with ease
Wamhiba Hydroponic Farms' Patrick Bouchebel:

“We maintain the efficiency of CEA while staying adapted to Lebanon’s climatic and economic constraints"

A General Group, Aerospring Hydroponics collaborate to bring vertical systems to Greece, Cyprus and Turkey

US (WI): Clinic, hydroponic grower partner to grow year round

Hydroponic leafy greens set to reduce imports to Poland

Sector | Lighting

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New light measurement protocol for LEDs offers clarity to growers, advisers and manufacturers

Restart for specialist in wireless LED control

Custom LED gains ground as Italian nurseries push for efficiency

Keeping employees safe from blue light hazard in LED greenhouses

Next generation of LED lighting for horticulture revealed

New slimline luminaires deliver space-saving, high-efficiency lighting for vertical farms

Providing the correct lighting for marigold growth in vertical systems

Sector | Cultivation

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Indoor farm interest is growing in abandoned industrial buildings in Ukraine

Monitoring hydrogen peroxide puts water quality back in the spotlight

Using intelligence to make the most of water management

"More CO2 in the atmosphere is making food crops more calorific, less nutritious and potentially more toxic"
Bionema's BiofilmTech® breakthrough

A next-generation biofertiliser that outperforms traditional single-strain biologicals
Dutch universities and suppliers team up

"We aim for 25% energy savings and 35% reduction in energy costs without losing yield"
Ecopromt and Crea-Tech build innovation on two decades of partnership

“Part of the success in our operational flow and crop growth comes from the CreaSpacer"

Sector | Substrates

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Wood fiber substrates gain momentum as industry responds to raw material challenges

Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone

"Coconut fiber is the only organic substitute available for peat as a substrate"

Innovative substrate strategies boost plant production while reducing peat use
USBI launches 'Growing with Biochar' program, seeks input from vertical farm operators

"We see significant potential for biochar to play a role in commercial growing substrates"
CoirMedia opens new factory to serve international coco peat demand

"Giving growers confidence that their substrate partner is always ready"

A ground level look at the best substrates for vertical farming

Sector | Technique

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Effect of the quality of washing water on shelf-life and product safety of rinsed produce

“An oversized root system uses more water and fertilizer without increasing yield”
Bree Vculek, Richard Coller, and Jean Selep

“Trade secrets only remain protected if companies actively treat them as such”

“There is a visibility and predictability gap in India’s controlled-environment farms”
Bostjan Veronik, Waboost:

"Peroxide is not treating the root cause, only the symptoms"
PB Tec opens new location in McKinney, Texas:

"Putting down real boots in the US is very important to us"
lettuce cultivation in Sweden in a vertical farm

"A confused, stressed plant might just produce the best lettuce ever"

Sector | Alternative products

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US International Trade Commission finds Canadian fresh mushroom imports injure US growers

India: Transforming rural livelihoods through mushroom cultivation in Thiruvananthapuram

India: Oyster mushroom trials on cardamom waste successful

Germany: Discovering the ease of mushroom growing

US: Mushroom farm workers take fight to Washington Supreme Court

India: Mushroom cultivation highlighted as income booster at National Farmers’ Day

India: Oyster mushroom breakthrough expected to aid growers

Sector | Investments

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M&A momentum returns

Private equity embraces horticulture once more

US (ND): 55 schools to receive grants to create hydroponic systems
British Columbia government funding smart farming technology and training programs

"For technology to deliver real impact, it must go hand in hand with training and upskilling the workforce"

South Korea: Yeongyang County seeks funding for smart farming project

US (MI): MAPS implements hydroponic system thanks to grant funding

US (MA): Watertown Public Schools secure $82K grant for container farm program

Philippines: DAR turns over ₱3.4 million to aid in high-value growing

Sector | Market information

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Singapore: Professionals trying to grow crops across border in bid to cut costs

Dried strawberries are a feature of the current Egyptian season

US (TX): Examining Houston’s sustainability plan before FIFA World Cup
New targets after dropping the "30 by 30"

Singapore revises growing goals for 2035

Bangladesh: Mushroom cultivation gains popularity in Gopalganj

Bangladesh: Allowing science and sustainability to thrive in growing

Donggang anchors China’s largest strawberry production base

Sector | Education and Research

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US (MI): High school students practice sustainable growing in pilot program

Applying nutrient film technique systems to alternative CEA crops

Michigan school receives Glassbrook grant to expand hands-on agriculture learning

UK: Applications open for Summer Series from Dyson Farming

US (VA): Grant helps WJCC schools launch Edible Education Garden program

A hydroponic approach to assess the morpho-physiological responses of cotton cultivars under vapor pressure

CAN: Mamawi Atosketan Native School wins the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize

Sector | Retail

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Once Upon a Farm's first European retail expansion

Bilka: Avocado ripeness scanners nationwide
The Commerce Commission has warned Woolworths New Zealand

Reliance Retail: 2.7% increase in profit for the quarter ended 31 December 2025
Colruyt Group is cutting more than 700 jobs in France

Bananas are the top selling product in Waitrose
Lotte Mart said that it will strengthen its fruit competitiveness

Co-op launches first new store of 2026
First Amazon Now on demand delivery site in the UK

Asda Express convenience stores has risen to more than 500
Rumors about Aldi potentially leaving France are unfounded

40% of Dia's discounted items will be fresh produce
inDrive has expanded its services in Pakistan: Fresh fruits and vegetables

Jerónimo Martins’ 2025 sales up 7.6%

Sector | Events

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16 February, with AVF and WUR's Lucas van der Zee

Upcoming webinar on fruit production without plants

Japan: Exhibitor applications now open for GPEC 2026
Horti India Expo: 12-14 March 2026, New Delhi

Trade Mission India 2026: "Gateway to a rapidly expanding horticulture market"

Hygienic processing and automation focus at equipment exhibition

International horticulture irrigation symposium held at Tatura
GreenTech Americas 2026 program announced

Leading the transformation toward a resilient and efficient horticultural system

Photo report: 24,000 visitors at Sival 2026

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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New Zealand: Embracing the life of a mushroom cultivator

US (CA): Monterey Mushrooms earns organic certification for spent compost

Women leaders use hydroponics to build interethnic cohesion in border communities in Kyrgyzstan

Australia: Bringing food production back to the city
Ljusgarda on swapping lettuce for plant-based ingredients

Growing in Sweden, selling internationally: “Opportunities are endless in this market”

India: Finding a way to move forward with mushroom cultivation
YesHealth and Mowreq begin nationwide retail supply at Riyadh vertical farm

“When you can grow locally, you just have a huge advantage”

Sector | Today on social media

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Greenport West-Holland

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Greencopia Farms

Hassan Ali

Sector | Company news

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New investor and CEO for Modiform

CAN: Okanagan Falls’ unique vertical farm operation closing down
BASF Nunhems and LetsGrow.com strengthen collaboration with data-driven cultivation strategies

"We translate our variety knowledge into steering based on clear objectives"
FullCircle26 CEO Shelley Mathews on new products, partnerships, and plans for 2026

“Our goal is to provide a supportive platform for innovators"

Bermuda: Details of vertical farm proposal still under discussion

Manitoba microgreens farm to close after a decade
To scale UK Lion’s Mane production and strengthen domestic supply chains

Urban Farm‑It rebrands as Urban Farm‑Produce

Sector | New projects and expansions

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CAN: Off-grid hydroponic agriculture project continues to flourish in the Yukon

Canada: Take a tour inside Summer Street Farm

US (CO): Aquaponic facility opens in southeast Colorado Springs

Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef launches Skafos Hydroponic Farm

Koppert and Certhon build high-tech moth breeding facility

US (IO): GROW Kazimour collaborates with Metro High School students to build hydroponic system
"Sustainable development is most powerful when driven by communities themselves”

Hydroponic production expands in the Maldives with new solar-powered farm