Indoor & Vertical Farming - Articles, Stories & Interviews

‘Autonomous Growing makes me sleep better as a head grower’

JPI Farms from Canada grows cucumbers and bell peppers. Innovative tools are constantly being looked at to simplify and improve processes inside the greenhouse.

The Harsh Truth About LED Greenhouse Lighting

Here we will take a look at several reasons why sunlight is often preferred over LED greenhouse lighting when available and how we may optimize this free light source while considering the benefits of supplemental light for plants.

Integration of Philips GrowWise control system with climate computer allows Huisman Chrysanten to light more effectively and efficiently

Dynamic lighting matched to energy market and crop needs. LED system controls integrated via GrowWise control system and IIVO climate computer. New lighting solution helps reduce energy consumption by 20% while increasing light level by 40%.

How robots touch on the future of agriculture

One thing robot researchers are trying to mechanize is the human sense of touch. Sheeraz Athar, one of She’s PhD students, is changing the game by re-thinking how touch works.

Strawberry Harvesting Robot– Ripe for the Future

While the current focus is on strawberries, the system is designed to be scalable and adaptable to other crops, such as tomatoes or peppers, offering a versatile solution for farmers.

Revolutionizing Growth: How Advanced Lighting Solutions are Transforming Vertical Farms and Greenhouses

Recently introduced LED technologies that optimize the exact colors of light output and spread light more evenly across the plants below extend the benefits of LEDs in horticulture even further.

Field to Farm: How Robots in Agriculture Revolutionize Farming

In this post, we'll explore what agriculture robots are, common types of agriculture robots, their applications, benefits, the exciting future of robots in agriculture, and more.

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A Window Indoor Growing and the Future of Farming with Instafarmâ„¢

By utilizing intelligent lighting, precision moisture control, and organic soil-based growing, Instafarmâ„¢ and its collection of vegetable trays enables individuals to grow a variety of microgreens, herbs, and leafy greens with ease.

AGWA and Believer Meats to Develop Cultivated Meat Capabilities in Abu Dhabi

The partnership with Believer Meats supports AGWA’s goal in driving solutions to global food security and water scarcity challenges. AGWA to support with clear regulatory pathway and standard for halal certification of cultivated meat products

Gardin Now Integrated in Ridder's Climate computer to Offer Real-Time Photosynthesis Insights

This strategic integration marks a significant advancement in horticultural production, empowering growers with real-time photosynthesis insights to monitor plant health, measure farm productivity and optimise their climate strategies.

Indoor & Vertical Farming - News Headlines

LUCID Adds High-Resolution Sony IMX992 and IMX993 SenSWIR Sensors to Triton2 - 2.5GigE Camera

The camera's capability of imaging in the short-wavelength infrared spectrum allows for superior performance in various industrial applications, including semiconductor inspection, food and agriculture, medical and life sciences, material sorting and packaging.

iFarm to build a robotic vertical farm in Switzerland

The vertical farm will have a 1,031 m² cultivation area, and will produce green crops, amounting to several tons of ultra-fresh greens per month. The yield will be distributed to the country's major retail chains.

Local Bounti Expands Distribution with Sam's Club

Now also Supplying Sam's Club from Local Bounti's Recently Opened Texas Facility

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