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Reducing the need for multiple platforms

Fully integrating data systems within a vertical farm

US (WY): Plenty bankruptcy puts pause on 60,000 square-foot Project Jupiter

US: Edible Garden reports strong increase in profit for 2024

strawberry, tomato, peppers, and innovatie crops

Proefcentrum Hoogstraten opens new research greenhouses

Sector | Algae

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Using technology to control microalgae

Boston Medical Center is growing fresh food in rooftop gardens to better serve its patients

Converting waste seaweed into fertilizers for hydroponic cultivation

Sector | Suppliers

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"Building trust is what it's about in the current industry"

Greenhouse sector anticipates more investments in 2025

Netherlands: Specialized machinery for a specialized industry

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

Sector | Home growing devices

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What are the benefits of adaptable plant growth chambers?

How will food be grown in space?

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

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
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 | Climate control

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Utilizing air purification technology designed for astronauts in horticulture

New CO2 capture technology available for growers

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

The importance of CO2 levels in plant growth

Sector | Hybrid solutions

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What is the future of strawberries in TCEA farming?

New water soluble fertilizer launched at HortiContact

Ledgnd updating platform to allow growers to understand their plants

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

US: CEA Alliance "applauds" House agriculture bill

Sector | Aeroponics

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A robot invention that sprays a fine mist of water and nutrients directly onto the roots

Pakistan: Aeroponics termed future of sustainable agriculture

India: University students undertake aeroponic saffron growth project

IN: Inspired by Kashmir, man grows saffron in his house

South Africa: Aeorponic training to aid in treatment center

Growing broccoli with aeroponics

US: Missouri public schools receiving aeroponic towers

Sector | Today on social media

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Netherlands Agricultural Work in Vietnam

DETAIL Business Information GmbH

Crysp Farms

Successful solution for substrate free growing?

Thirsty Roots

Pflanzentheke

Ferme Marseni Farm

Sector | Container farms

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US (NY): Regional Food Bank unveils first freight farm

US: Fresh lettuce year-round in Alaska thanks to container farms

South Korea: New container farm to be unveiled to the public

US (NY): Groton School district using container farm to grow lettuce
Canadian grower Village Greens closes:

“We underestimated the cost of the power when we started the whole program"

US: NMSU researchers look to container farms for sustainable growth

South Korea: BEF celebrates export of 9th smart farm

Sector | Packaging

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JBT Proseal:

"For every million trays sealed with our equipment, up to 10 tons of plastic is saved"

Packaging companies partner for American markets

New transport tray system for multiple use unveiled at IPM Essen
Weber announces

New pot-packer presented at IPM Essen

“The packaging market for fresh products is currently undergoing a significant transformation"

EU adopts new packaging regulations to reduce waste and promote sustainability

Iceless packaging to aid in vegetable transportation

Sector | Energy

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India: Hydroponic grower using solar power to save money

Batteries as a revenue model and solution

Report says that energy is a top priority for CEA growers

EU extends Russia sanctions for another six months

The role of solar energy in the rise of vertical farming

Ethiopia: Entrepreneurs drive hydroponic innovations
Portable micro-reactors:

Vertical farming could benefit from nuclear energy

Sector | Aquaponics

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff using aquaponics to aid food security

Namibian vocational training boosted through aquaponic systems

US: $500 grant enables third grade class in aquaponics course
Engen launches aquaponics project in South Africa:

Empowering Eastern Cape learners and communities with sustainable food solutions

Looking at feasible approaches to providing essential crops through aquaculture

US: DC Smith Greenhouses serve as aquaponic test site

IoT and machine learning enhance aquaponic water quality prediction

Sector | Substrates

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Demand for coconut substrates grows in Spanish-speaking markets

Looking into the uses of biochar
Riza Power uses a mixture of raw materials to produce spongy plant plugs

A technological innovation for growing plants

Using biochar as a substrate in hydroponic growing
Pelemix Coco Coir substrate -

“We help producers to unleash the full potential of their hydroponic crops”

Controlled biodegradation of the plastic packaging of grow bag

NL: A push towards sustainability

Sector | Technology

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Enkitek’s Co-Farmer platform:

"This technology is not a luxury, but a necessity for staying competitive in the future of farming"

New closed greenhouse system: "The precision of a vertical farm, without the high energy costs"

Using AI Solutions to aid growers

Biofeedback is the future of autonomous greenhouse cultivation

New software platform aims to optimize water treatment

Automation with care for the mushroom industry
Hermen Mensink, Care4Fresh:

"With a Smart Glass, an order picker has both hands free"

Sector | Farming systems

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The Nutrient Know-How talk at the Indoor Ag-Con

“Dilution is the solution to your grower’s pollution”

US Virgin Islands gets first hydroponic trailer freight farm

Vertical hydroponic systems created from 3D-printed clay
Growpipes' CEO, Christer Tilk:

"You don't always need AI-driven automation to run a successful vertical farm"

Growing lettuce in moving cultivation towers: smaller greenhouse, lower CAPEX, lower crop costs

Taking a look at EXO grow rooms

Challenges faced when growing with non-traditional methods

Sector | Hydroponics

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In China, a futuristic café lets you pick strawberries growing above your head

US (OH): Hydroponically grown lettuce takes root at Bay Middle School

Industrial Product Solutions bankrupt, negotiations on relaunch underway

Preventing roots from overheating in greenhouses and hydroponic tunnels

Optimizing micro-dwarf tomatoes for hydroponic production

Examining new solutions in an ever changing world

India: Hydroponic unit established at Nashala village

Sector | Lighting

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Photo report LichtEvent: Growers share experiences with full LED

Effects of light conditions on the leaf growth of stevia

DesignLights Consortium releases updated technical requirements for LED-based horticultural lighting

Wireless LED control enables dimming and spectrum adjustment

Plant responsive LED lighting solution introduced

New partnership to bring LED lighting to UK & Ireland
Jarrod Falite, Bostica:

US (MA): “Doubling our canopy and using LED lights made perfect sense”

Sector | Product information

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The power of ozone

Fresh Salad Co recalls spinach and rocket products over E. coli risk
Irrisense: efficiency, sustainability, and optimal productivity

A new way to irrigate soilless crops

"Our plastic trays are built to last for 20 to 25 years”

US: New crop monitoring device now available for purchase

NL: Growy officially launches first own-label produce in supermarkets

New product line announced by Edible Garden

Sector | Technique

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manage temperature, humidity, and CO₂ levels

"Climate controller makes growers' daily tasks easier"
Guangzhou Smart Mushroom Planting Box:

"We want to bring more fresh and delicious mushrooms to the market"

“You need to think of it backward: managing pests in an integrated fashion"
"Cannabinoid content, bud size, moisture content, and a lack of negative factors such as mold”

Australian grower goes vertical farming to produce clean, consistent medical cannabis

New robotic gap filling solution aims to optimize plant production
Artechno

Smartkas loses lawsuit over Dutch vertical farm project

Aponix open-sources Vertical Barrel System

Sector | Cultivation

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The collaboration between Profarms and C-LED continues:

"This system is designed to be scalable and easily integrated into facilities of various sizes"

High-tech cultivation carts with advanced irrigation system for seed breeder

A seaweed solution for sustainable agriculture

Microgreens: A superfood gaining popularity in Tajikistan
Blooming British's Ian Matthews:

"We can grow plants twice as fast as in conventional glasshouses, without the heavy carbon footprint"

Source.ag unveils new product tiers to aid growers

Examining the effects of temperature and humidity on aeroponically grown mulberries

Sector | Events

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Singapore conference explores sustainable growing methods
find the 2025 exhibitor list here

GreenTech Americas about to start

Spain: More than 500,000 people visit urban agriculture exhibition in Barcelona

US: Online webinar for CEA crop management announced

Intelligent Growth Solutions to host webinar on success in vertical farming
Indoor Ag-Con: from leafy greens to cannabis, the CEA industry shows signs of growth

Photo report: Indoor Ag-Con 2025
Photo report follows later on, first stories are here

Indoor Ag-Con comes to a finish

Sector | Market information

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"We've achieved near-complete domestic sourcing for our key herbs"

US: Western Michigan agriculture boosted through hydroponic farm acquisition

Malta: Vertical farming pushed as solution to soaring land prices

Tariff war spilling into funding issues for Canadian startups

CAN: Trade war an "opportunity" for vertical farms

India: Madhya Pradesh Horticulture Department awaits government nod for hydroponic systems

UK: Using vertical farming to aid Britain's self sufficiency

Sector | Investments

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US: Mycelium innovator raises $11M in funding

Gaia Project Australia raises $1.7m in its seed round to improve CEA profitability in leafy greens

US (KS): School horticulture class hoping to raise $8,000 for project

Canadian students build own hydroponics system thanks to $8,000 grant

CAN: $315,000 donation to allow students to learn hydroponic growing

US (PA): Millersville University gets $7,500 hydroponics grant for second year

Canadian hydroponic systems provider sets terms for $6M IPO deal

Sector | Alternative products

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India: Finding success through growing Gucchi mushrooms

NASA working on fungi farming - on Mars
GreenOnyx to enter U.S. market with convenient fresh vegetable

“Our product is easier than yogurt, and healthier than kale"

India: Advice from a social entrepreneur on mushroom farming

£10m mushroom facility planned for UK

US (PA): Examining the rise of the Mushroom Capital of the World

UK: Fresh Lion's Mane mushrooms available nationwide for the first time

Sector | Retail

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M&S: £50mln investment in stores in North West England

SPAR Academy Vienna: Junior Fruit & Vegetable Expert training
Co-op rebranding Nisa’s wholesale operation as Co-op Wholesale

M&S launches for first time in Romania
Amazon Fresh expands to more than 170 cities across India

Colruyt Group, Coop Group and Superunie have formed an European alliance
Amazon Fresh India is focusing on customer needs

Morrisons posting an uptick in first quarter sales
Lidl has opened a new logistics centre in Portugal

Jerónimo Martins expects to open over 300 stores in total in 2025
Sonae: Record financial results for the full year 2024

Fresh fruit, milk, eggs and bread in Co-op's biggest ever value campaign
Cold Storage Singapore will be bought over by Malaysian retail group

Viva Fresh Group said it has acquired all shares in grocery chain Spar Albania

Sector | Education and Research

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US (ND): Microgreens aid students in learning about food origins

US: Transitioning to organic mushroom production webinar taking place on April 16th

US (ND): Watford school students use seeds to connect with community

Nigeria: 50 youths trained in agricultural skills to enhance food security

From pharmacy to farmacy: giving food and healthcare systems a fresh start

UK: "We’ll never take our food security for granted."

US: How a Pennsylvania high school is cultivating life skills through hydroponics

Sector | Company news

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Lviv agrarians launch "Daughter greenhouses" program to solve vegetable sales issues

Growracks now made in the USA

Norway: Grønt Fra Nord announces new supply agreement with Kelpinor

Beyond Plenty’s bankruptcy filing: Industry reactions signal a reality check for CEA

Cravo announces appointment of Andrew Brooks

SweGreen launches its largest in-store farm to date

From billion-dollar backing to bankruptcy: Plenty restructures for a leaner, focused future

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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US (MT): Student run microgreen business takes off in Whitefish

From finance to farming: A bold leap into aquaponics
Big Guns Coffee and Farm:

US (SC): “Imagine harvesting your coffee on-site and sipping it minutes later”

US (AL): Tuskegee University enjoying campus-grown hydroponic vegetables

Ships crew using hydroponics to keep afloat with vegetables
Former vertical farm retrofitted into home for Japanese specialty product

“Wasabi online costs $400 per pound. We can do it for $160, but then it’s US-grown.”

UrbanPonics opens indoor grow facility in Warminster

Sector | New projects and expansions

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US: New hydroponic classroom opened by NY Sun Works with ribbon cutting ceremony

Iraq: Using vertical farming to cut down on chemical usage

Saint Lucia to begin adopting hydroponic grow systems

FAO partners with youth-led agritech startup to launch sustainable urban farming project in Kigali

South Africa: Hydroponic system wins Global Cleantech Innovation Program Award

"We're attempting to 'fruit' mushrooms in space for the very first time"

Advanced fodder system with algae bioreactor launched in Qatar