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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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Greenhouse AI & Robotics

September 15, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Discover how new methods of greenhouse automation using advanced AI-driven robotics are reshaping controlled environment agriculture with real-world use cases and future outlooks. By Rob Eddy, Resource Innovation Institute resource efficiency horticulturist , Bryce Carleton & Shreyas Kousik Throughout much […]

Growing Affordable Produce With Hydroponics

September 8, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

At the Hydroponic Hut, people can learn about, grow and access fresh produce affordably. And every Thursday, residents are invited to pick their own produce, roots and all, for low prices.

The Blackards grow leafy greens such as lettuce, bok choy, kale, mustard greens and watercress, however, they will experiment with other produce and sell vegetable starts when they can.

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JPFA Symposium Tokyo 2025

September 3, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

On Monday, September 1st, the JPFA kicked off its second symposium in Tokyo, Japan, at the Kashiwa-No-Ha Conference Center near Chiba University. The event was officially opened by Kazumi Ota, president of Kashiwa city, who welcomed the audience to the university’s innovation hub. Koutaro Yokote, president of Chiba University, followed by highlighting the university’s commitment to encouraging collaboration between academia, companies, local governments, and, most importantly, society.

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Fork Farms Hydroponics Milwaukee

September 1, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Fork Farms plans to open a farm within the Makers Row development, at the corner of West National Avenue and 66th Street, Fork Farms said in an Aug. 25 news release. The farm will be able to grow up to 34,000 pounds of fresh produce annually.

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Sustainable Hydroponics Production Data

August 25, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Despite the growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices, there is a notable knowledge gap in the comparative evaluation of hydroponic systems powered by PV solar energy versus those relying on conventional electricity, particularly when utilizing greywater as a primary water source. While hydroponics offers significant advantages in water and nutrient efficiency, the integration of renewable energy and unconventional water sources introduces complex dynamics that remain underexplored

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Hydroponics Improving Life in Aral Sea Region

August 18, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Since 2021, the UNDP has been gradually introducing hydroponics technology in six regions of the Aral Sea region. To date, 18 households have started using this modern method and have achieved positive changes in their lives.

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Canada’s First AI Driven Greenhouse

August 15, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Haven Greens, Canada’s first fully automated AI-powered greenhouse, tackles food security, sovereignty, sustainability and Canada’s over-reliance on United States produce.

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Inverclyde Shed Hydroponics Project

August 12, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Bruce said the mechanics of the growing project could be used within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning (STEM) education for young people.

Shed members will benefit from the plants at the start but if the project is a success, Bruce said there’s potential for the produce to be given out to other community organisations.

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Queens University Phytotron

August 8, 2025 Grozine Contributor Comments Off

Queen’s University Phytotron — a cutting-edge research facility designed for advanced plant science research and housed within the Department of Biology.

The Phytotron includes six climate-controlled greenhouse zones, 30 environmental growth chambers, and a lab. Each area is equipped to mimic a wide range of environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, air flow, and light quality.

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