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green light coming?

Indoor Ag-Con: Cautious optimism, sober energy

Managing crops, climate, and pests within the constraints of a commercial rooftop

"The footprint may look compact, but the work inside is constant”

CGS webinar March 5

Glazing, crop economics and capital discipline: Greenhouse investment in 2026

CAN: Growcer announces return of Rootcamp

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 | 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 | Energy

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The keys to monitoring energy use in CEA
"Exactly the type of circular solution the industry needs"

Renewable energy project launched to aid next-gen growing
"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

Sector | Breeding

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Popits snack cucumber to debut in Europe at Fruit Logistica

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

Sector | Farming systems

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New hydroponic system for small space growing introduced

South Korea: Developing next-generation robotic vertical farming systems
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

Sector | Packaging

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CAN: Weighing performance, cost and credibility as sustainable packaging options expand

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

Sector | Product information

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New high density float for horticulture introduced
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

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 | Hydroponics

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Oman: Using hydroponics to boost self sufficiency

Philippines: Sanyo Denki donates two Hydroponic Systems units to SBMA

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

Sector | Cultivation

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Scaling Quebec herb production through advanced greenhouse management

U.S. vertically grown strawberries launch in Ontario retail

Hydrogen-rich irrigation systems shows promise for greenhouse crop performance
Appropriate greenhouse design for African growing conditions

“We avoid supplying equipment that cannot be fixed locally”

Spinach, sorrel, and lettuce trials show measurable gains from seed priming

Indoor farm interest is growing in abandoned industrial buildings in Ukraine

Monitoring hydrogen peroxide puts water quality back in the spotlight

Sector | Lighting

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GreenFingers: light control operating without grower input

Adjusting light output without manual intervention

Optimizing light intensity for indoor propagation of strawberry runner tips

DesignLights Consortium announces new Industry Advisory Committee members
MechaTronix unveils the CoolStack Ultra Pro

New lighting system with increase in photon output, efficiency, and spectral control

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

Sector | Aquaponics

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Bahrain: Agriculture Minister visits Dar Aqua Aquaponic Farm

US (MT): Taking a look at Swanky Roots, a year-round aquaponics grower

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

Sector | Substrates

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Azura wants to develop an alternative to coconut fiber and is launching biochar production

India trade deal benefits US growers

Pelemix launches CoirFlex at Fruit Logistica 2026

Substrate discussed at IPM Essen

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"

Sector | Alternative products

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US (GA): Creating an impact in Atlanta with mushrooms

South Korea: Tons of mushrooms destroyed in facility fire

India: Helping growers with mushrooms from Uttar Pradesh to Odisha

India: Building from the ground up to become a mushroom star

Taiwan rolls out LED pest control for mushroom production

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

India: Transforming rural livelihoods through mushroom cultivation in Thiruvananthapuram

Sector | Market information

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Leafy o'clock on Indoor Ag-Con 2026
Growers launch campaign to protect EU tomatoes

“Defending European tomatoes is defending Europe”

Mushroom growers release statement following U.S. International Trade Commission determination

South Korean government moves forward with National Agricultural AX Platform

Russia getting closer to domestic vegetable self sufficiency
After Gulfood 2026, Greeneration says vertical farming is now evaluated on reliability and performance

“The UAE hospitality market is past the curiosity stage”

Saudi Arabia: Embracing food security through hydroponics

Sector | Today on social media

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Chloe Lee

Indoor Ag-Con

Adam Abadi

Urban Greens

Andy Blunk

Sector | Investments

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Deadline to apply is February 19th

Hawai'i opens micro-grant applications for food security initiatives

Green funding, big plans and a very good day for vGreens strawberries

Philippines DA invests P300M for climate-smart vegetable growing

US (AZ): Prescott school board gets $10,000 grant for hydroponic facilities

UK grower wins £150k TikTok Shop boost

UK: Dyson Farming Research gets Defra funding

Qatari company receives USD 275K to scale climate-smart agriculture

Sector | Retail

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Retail expert offers vision for produce in 2026
Aldi is set to invest over £300mln in upgrading and extending existing UK stores in 2026

Japanese supermarket chain has opened its first branch in Thailand
S Group: Operating result remained strong and a record amount of bonus was paid out

Carrefour sells Romanian operations
Kesko: Revenue, profit and market share growth in 2025

Alibaba’s DAMO Academy: Robot identifying fruit and putting it in a basket
Lidl and Fairtrade Belgium ‘Fairbruary’ challenge: Bananas

Lidl boosts Irish agri-food exports to €404mln
Billa Czech Republic: 15 store openings in 2026

Casino Group: Major development in partnership with SPAR International
HelloFresh Group: More Vegetables

Riverford CEO: “We haven’t seen the market grow as much as this for 20 years”

Sector | Education and Research

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US (MA): State Lt. Governor praises school freight farm growing program

India: Thane Municipal Corporation trains women in microgreens growing to create sustainable living

Philippines: Strawberry growers undergo PhilGAP training

Vertically-grown algae removes microplastics from water

US (MA): Watertown High School embraces freight farming
Why advanced control is becoming central to circular indoor farming

“Once we introduce interconnections, everything changes”

US (FL): High school culinary students celebrate first hydroponic harvest

Sector | Grower in the Spotlight

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US (FL): Going straight from the tower to the table

Harvesting 850 lbs of barley grass per day from a container farm
The Vineyard Hotel brings microgreens production on-site, reducing food miles and waste

“A tray of pea shoots costs R80, but an entire bag of seeds costs R60”

US (FL): State mushroom boom reshapes diets
Supernormal Greens – Ljusgarda scales 10+ medicinal plants into 14,000-plant batches

“We are focusing on the true value of plants: their active compounds”

Fully controlled tomato cultivation in vertical farm: from propagation to harvest

Ukraine’s vertical farms unite to fight for legal recognition under war conditions

Sector | Company news

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Local Bounti receives continued listing standard notice from NYSE

"We develop AI-based solutions for growers and nurseries"

Fisher River and ADRA Canada launch hydroponic farm in northern Manitoba

CEA Alliance announces Board of Directors for 2026

New Chief Growing and R&D Officer announced by Little Leaf Farms

Australia: Ex-Ingham CMO moves to mushroom company
LogisAll and Farmers Lab partner to redistribute risk in vertical farming

“Risk should not sit entirely on the grower”

Sector | Events

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US (LA): Westdale Middle School holds sixth annual white coat ceremony for aquaponics students

CEA Awards handed out at Indoor Ag-Con
Indoor Ag-Con pre-events unite industry

Birdies, bogeys, and greenhouses
OHCEAC & WUR:

Connecting research and practice at the 2nd annual CEA Leafy Greens Network Event

Connecting regional agriculture to global agri-tech innovation

International Photo Reports Fruit Logistica 2026

Photo Report: Greenhouses and more at Fruit Logistica Berlin

Sector | New projects and expansions

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South Korea: Nonsan City breaks ground on new strawberry facility

US (IL): Urban farming innovation center takes root in vacant Chicago office building

China: Using AI to boost efficiency in growing

Philippines: Smart greenhouse facility to rise in CSF

CAN: New hydroponic facility launches in Nova Scotia

UAE agritech firm eyes new strawberry facility

South Korea: Goyang City introduces nation’s first vertical smart farm on farmland