inverclyde shed hydroponics project vertical hydroponic system
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Inverclyde Shed Hydroponics Project

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 cultivation systems
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Queens University Phytotron

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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ottawa mission hydroponic farming
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Ottawa Mission Hydroponic Farming

According to the Ottawa Food Bank’s 2024 hunger report, roughly one in four households in the city are facing food insecurity. The Ottawa Mission is one of a number of shelters helping to address this issue with their mobile food truck.

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growing aeroponic tomatoes
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Growing Aeroponic Tomatoes

Can You Grow Full-Sized Tomato Plants in Aeroponics? Growing aeroponic tomatoes indoors or in greenhouses is often limited to compact, quick-finishing varieties like dwarf or patio tomatoes. These setups typically yield grape or cherry types. […]
SARBI hydroponic farms
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SARBI Hydroponic Farms

The CBC’s Colleen Connors tours the unlikely growing site — a storage container sitting along the side of a road. Felicia Hillier, manager of SABRI Farms, explains how more sites like this could mean fresh produce grown right here.

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Vertical Farming Interest Growing

Increased consumer interest in local produce could be attributed to looming uncertainty regarding the impacts of tariffs on agriculture and cross-border food trade, though much of our food exports, for now, will be exempt from the 10-per-cent baseline tariff.

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vertical farming protein crops
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Vertical Farming Protein Crops

Wageningen Research: Assessing the Role of Vertical Farming in Accelerating the Global Protein Transition Vertical Farming Protein Crops | Vegconomist | Isabella Righini and Luuk Graamans © Wageningen University & Research In this interview, we […]
dynamic environmental control
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Dynamic Environmental Control

Dynamic environmental control for more efficient vertical farming Dynamic Environmental Control | Wageningen University | Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants in vertically stacked layers in a building. This makes it possible to […]