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$2mil Government Grant for Grow Lights

October 20, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

A southeastern Alberta greenhouse says its future looks even brighter after receiving a $2.2-million grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta to install cutting-edge horticultural grow lights.

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Future Protein & Hydroponics To Help Food Independence in Barbados

October 17, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

The UWI Centre for Agricultural Research and Innovation (CAGRI) unveiled the IES HydroGen System and the FAO Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae Project, branded Future Protein, as part of the university’s activities to mark World Food Day.

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Vertical Farming The Second Act Video

October 16, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Vertical farming has been a boom industry, but it’s also seen a high number of business failures. Recently, investment funding has dropped significantly. Despite that, there are broader economic and structural reasons that could potentially boost demand for vertical farms. So, where does the industry stand now?

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Geothermal Greenhouses

October 14, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Romanian geothermal energy company Green Tech International said on Tuesday that it has started developing the largest hydroponic greenhouse complex in Romania, to be powered by geothermal energy.

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urban aquaponics farming in Bellingham WA

Urban Aquaponics Bellingham WA

October 7, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

“We’re trying to make an urban farm that really pushes the envelope of sustainability as far as it can go,” FarmWild Founder Brian Rusk told The Herald. Moving into town helps the business cut down on delivery costs and time while also reducing gas and food miles

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Recycled Bottle Aeroponics Growing Lettuce

October 6, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Eco Sprouts turns plastic waste into aeroponic farms

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Aeroponic Seed Potato Production

September 30, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Aeroponics has proven highly effective with popular varieties such as Cyerecyezo, Kinigi, and Kirundo. On average, a single plant can produce between 35 to 45 tubers, with Kinigi and Cyerecyezo varieties reaching up to 40 and 45 tubers per plant, respectively. Other promising varieties like Ndamira and Gikungu also yield impressive results, producing around 30 tubers per plant.

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Vertical Farms Niche or Necessity?

September 29, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

It is a practical solution to food security in a country where less than 1% of land is arable. By growing indoors year-round, we eliminate our dependence on seasonal fluctuations, soil fertility and unpredictable weather patterns. The result is produce that is consistently fresh, safe and locally harvested.

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East Texas A&M Hydroponics

September 23, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

When most people picture farming, they imagine wide-open fields and endless rows of crops stretching toward the horizon. But inside the greenhouses at East Texas A&M University, a new kind of farming is taking shape, one that doesn’t require soil, takes up only a fraction of the space and could help feed the growing cities of tomorrow.

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Vertical Farming Lessons Learned

September 22, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

With the Vertical Farming World Congress attracting leading companies from all over the world to Amsterdam from 7-9 October, organizer Richard Hall, who is also chair of FoodBev Media, reflects on past lessons and future prospects.

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