Modern Machines for Automated Agriculture - How Modern Seedling Transplanting Works

06/03/25, 05:34 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Supply Chain | robotics, | seeding

With more automation and robotics in agriculture, the way food is grown is changing significantly. This brings numerous benefits, including improved efficiency and productivity, as well as more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.

Phoenix Contact Celebrates 100 Years with Sustainability Initiatives - an end-to-end "Precision Agriculture" solution prototype aimed at transforming hydroponic farming in Egypt

05/29/25, 05:30 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | CEA, | Hydroponics, | IoT

In collaboration with HITS Solutions, Phoenix Contact has advanced hydroponic agriculture by combining IoT with precision automation. The system automates irrigation and fertigation based on real-time sensor inputs, setting a new benchmark for sustainable agriculture.

How Grow Lighting Impacts Terpene and Flavor Profiles

05/08/25, 05:32 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Lighting | Grow Lights, | LED

Proper lighting plays a critical role in shaping terpene production and flavor profiles, two key factors that determine the quality, potency, and overall market value of the final product.

Growing Tomorrow: Reducing Hunger through Controlled Environment Agriculture

05/06/25, 05:29 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Supply Chain | AgTech

Developments in science and technology have enabled farmers to produce more and more, but today's food producers face many challenges: unpredictable weather, irrigation issues, soil degradation, and pollution.

Mitigating 6 Financial Risks of Implementing New Farming Technology

04/22/25, 05:24 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | Business Development

Farmers should view agri-tech as a long-term investment that supports growth over time, not a quick fix for short-term challenges. Smart technology adoption starts with careful planning, honest budgeting and asking the right questions before purchasing.

Stuck in the Past | Why Farmers Are Replacing Sticky Traps with Real-Time Insect Monitoring

04/14/25, 05:14 PM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | pest management

While sticky traps have served their purpose over the years, they come with significant drawbacks. These old school monitoring tools demand regular attention and manual data collection — which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

The Science of Agricultural Covers: Boosting Plant Growth Potential

04/10/25, 05:35 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Supply Chain | CEA, | Greenhouses

This blog discusses the range and scientific principles behind various cover materials including polycarbonate, plastic, and UbiGro covers, to understand their operating efficiency and impacts on plant growth.

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Farming in a World Without Space: A New Vertical Paradigm

05/16/25, 05:26 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Supply Chain | Hydroponics

Our patent-pending design reimagines what hydroponics can be. Instead of rigid PVC towers or sprawling horizontal beds, Baba Zuwa uses layered outdoor fabric panels — tarpaulin and polyester felt — mounted vertically to walls, fences, or frames.

AutoStore and OnePointOne Unveil the World's First Robotic Vertical Farm Utilizing Automated Cubic Storage - Now Supplying Select Whole Foods Market Stores

05/13/25, 01:24 PM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Supply Chain | robotics

The system uses up to 95% less water than traditional farming and is built to scale outward, allowing food brands to expand production to fit available space and growing demand.

Intelligent Philips LED solution helps Deliflor Hoogveld significantly improve its chrysanthemum cutting production

04/30/25, 05:33 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming, | Precision Farming | CEA

Otto van Tuijl from Deliflor Hoogveld enthusiastically explains how the transition to full LED with Philips GreenPower toplighting compact and the Philips GrowWise control system has significantly improved their chrysanthemum cutting production process.

Signify introduces 4-channel Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force for dynamic crop steering and improved business results

06/05/25, 05:36 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming | Lighting

Toplighting force (TLF) range expanded to further unlock lighting intelligence potential in greenhouses

Babylon Micro-Farms Earns Global Recognition for Innovation and Impact in 2025

06/05/25, 05:35 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming | Supply Chain

This globally respected list celebrates the most promising companies at the intersection of food, technology, and sustainability. The jump underscores Babylon Micro-Farms' continued leadership in delivering scalable, sustainable food solutions that empower organizations of all types to grow ultra-fresh produce on-site.

Growers Cooperative Harvest House and Source.ag Set New Standard in Forecasting and Supply Chain Precision

06/05/25, 05:33 AM | Indoor & Vertical Farming | Supply Chain

Integrating Source.ag's Harvest Forecast AI marks a pivotal shift for Harvest House, transitioning from manual, weekly spreadsheet-based yield estimates to automated, daily-updated AI-powered yield forecasts.

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