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How micro organisms help crops grow

2 weeks ago | verticalfarmdaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

For growers it is important to understand that plant nutrition isn't just about what nutrients are provided; it's about what nutrients the plants can actually absorb. Marco Breekweg of Biomicrobes explains that the root zone is more important than most people think. Marco Breekweg at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference 2024 Experienced microbiologistOn a Tuesday afternoon in mid-April, the industrial hall at Microbac is bustling with activity as products are being packed.
Photo report LichtEvent: Growers share experiences with full LED

2 months ago | verticalfarmdaily.com | Thijmen Tiersma

On Wednesday afternoon, the latest developments in lighting were again discussed at the LichtEvent. An important part of the program was discussing five trends with three growers. They shared their experiences with their colleagues, who had come to Bleiswijk in large numbers. Then it was time for workshops and tours of the greenhouses of both host Delphy and Wageningen University & Research.
From pharmacy to farmacy: giving food and healthcare systems a fresh start

2 months ago | verticalfarmdaily.com | Rebekka Boekhout

While modern medicine has made incredible leaps and bounds with respect to pharmaceuticals and clinical treatments, recent years have also seen a rise in integrative medicine which does not diminish these advances but focuses on how to address health issues at their core and reduce the need for pharmaceutical interventions. "The quickest way to get patients out of the doctor's office is to prescribe pills, but this only manages the disease and does not cure it.
OpenSTEM is making hands-on research more accessible to students

Feb 19, 2025 | verticalfarmdaily.com | Wesley Francis

Vertical farming is shaping the future of agriculture but who's making sure the next generation of ag-tech innovators is ready to lead the charge? That's exactly what OpenSTEM, an initiative founded by Sam Norton, is working to solve. By giving students hands-on access to research-grade vertical farming units, OpenSTEM is turning campuses into living laboratories. Bringing this vision to life required the right engineering expertise.
New pot-packer presented at IPM Essen

Jan 24, 2025 | verticalfarmdaily.com

Packaging manufacturer Weber Verpackungen from Wickede/Ruhr (Germany) will be presenting completely new paper sleeve variants to visitors at IPM. The company will be showcasing a wide range…
A lightning in a bottle to boost horti crops

Sep 11, 2024 | verticalfarmdaily.com | Andrea Di Pastena

Imagine trying to catch lightning in a bottle—quite literally. That's what some modern scientists, including Nathan Eylands, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, are attempting with plasma-activated water (PAW). Plasma technologies are relatively new to the horticulture industry, however, its history dates back much further. "In the early 1900s, a method called the Haber-Bosch process revolutionized agriculture," Nathan explains.
Investors claim mismanagement as Thai greenhouse venture goes up in smoke

Jul 19, 2024 | verticalfarmdaily.com | Andrea Di Pastena

A group of investors says a huge investment opportunity in Thailand turned into a nightmare, as they claim their greenhouse complex went up in smoke. It all started somewhere around 2017, when the company Midas Agriculture Ltd in Thailand and its sister company Agriwize (registered in Hong Kong) started selling hundreds of greenhouses and aquaponic units with long-term management contracts in Thailand.
Demand for Lion's Mane mushrooms increases due to medicinal properties

Apr 24, 2024 | verticalfarmdaily.com

For years, Pleunis Mushrooms in Kinrooi would cultivate a small batch of Lion's Mane each winter, overshadowed by its larger counterparts such as Shiitake, Maitake, and King Oyster mushrooms.…
UF/IFAS researchers address issues facing indoor farms

Apr 19, 2024 | verticalfarmdaily.com | Andrea Di Pastena

Across the globe, people are increasingly turning to greenhouses and indoor vertical farms to grow commodities. The systems use far less land than conventional farms, thereby drastically reducing some environmental impacts, University of Florida researchers say. They also require less transportation to get the food to consumers because they tend to be in or near urban areas, and their food tends to be safer.
Canada: NASA-derived technology implemented on earthly spheres

Feb 27, 2024 | verticalfarmdaily.com | Rebekka Boekhout

"The partnership with Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility (CESRF) offers Intravision access and the opportunity to refine a unique suite of tools in plant and photobiology research. This synergy allows us to master the art of optimizing plant growth environments and directing plants' metabolic processes to maximize yield," says Josh Siteman, Managing director of Intravision Group, a research-based company and continuously investing in R&D.