Business & Operations
Source: HD.com © Harvest House Many tasks in the fruiting vegetable supply chain have already been automated, but working with pepper plants remains complex. To address this, the two organizations are investigating what humanoid robots can add to greenhouse operations. The HAC, officially opened on July 2 at the Mechatronica
Energy & Sustainability
Source: VFD.com That's why our development focuses on reducing energy demand through lighting and climate management while using automation to improve labor productivity." Although greenhouse markets differ around the world, many of the challenges are becoming increasingly similar. "Growers are looking for technologies that reduce
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Using computer simulations to model light and water use in an indoor vertical farm Indoor vertical farming is a promising solution for sustainable urban food production, but its energy demand is strongly affected by the coupled operation of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification systems. The
Crop Science
Source: VFD.com "It retains water without losing air porosity, works within a pH range suited to the crop, typically between 5.5 and 6.8, and starts from a clean medium with no pathogens and no prior agronomic history, which reduces the uncertainty associated with soils that have
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Whether introducing new production strategies, reviewing crop performance or seeking external technical input, growers benefit most when objectives are clearly defined and measurable. He adds that achieving improvements depends on clear expectations and practical implementation, with communication, trust and accurate information forming the basis for effective technical
Controls & Automation
Source: HD.com According to entrepreneur Peter van Beek of Sol 4 Audio, based in the Netherlands, this is also driving demand for professional audio solutions that improve safety, streamline work processes and create a more pleasant working environment. By combining music, announcements, safety alerts and automated break signals, you
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com US (MD): Taking an interest in fungi to becoming a professional grower Thanks! A small, family-owned and -operated mushroom farm, Bay is the brainchild of Jose Prieto-Figueroa and Bianca Soto, a married couple who also grow fungi at their home in nearby Cambridge. Inside the
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com It takes collaboration between growers, educators, Extension professionals and industry leaders. The session takes place September 15-16, 2026, from 9:30-10:15 AM at the IALR Conference Center in Danville, VA. CEA Summit East is produced by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center,
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Energy costs rise to 75% in Ukraine’s greenhouse production Thanks! Energy costs rise to 75% in Ukraine’s greenhouse production The research commissioned by the Dutch business development agency RVO found that energy costs in Ukraine's greenhouse sector have increased to 60–75% of
Controls & Automation
Source: HD.com Growers are currently balancing rising labor costs, increasing automation, AI-driven decision making, energy efficiency targets, and the need for greater operational consistency across sites. Argus Control Systems will host a discussion on this topic at Cultivate '26 in Columbus. The session, titled "Considering the
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Japan: Underground vertical farm opens at Kyuden HQ Kyushu Electric Power's special subsidiary has launched an indoor hydroponic vegetable farm in the basement of the company's headquarters building in central Fukuoka. The facility, located on the fourth basement level, began operations in April
Controls & Automation
Source: VFD.com An 'electronic agronomist' created in Ukraine reduces costs by 20% Thanks! An 'electronic agronomist' created in Ukraine reduces costs by 20% Green Future Engineering, a company engaged in the development, production and sale of equipment for professional hydroponic systems and also operating its