Controls & Automation
Source: VFD.com "What I see is that some technologies which before belonged only to certain industrial businesses have now become affordable for growers," Davide explains. "If you wanted to purchase a computer in the 1980s, it cost like a house. Rising wages in regions traditionally associated
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com This is the case for a major seed company in South America, which has incorporated 8,000 linear meters of Hydroponic Systems' ECO system, equipped with a spacer and drainage collection channel. © Hydroponic Systems A practical entry into hydroponic cultivation The ECO system allows for substrate
Regulation & Compliance
Source: HD.com Purdue College of Agriculture engineer Caitlin Proctor, who recently received a major grant from the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), is studying potential solutions to these problems. "We think of hydroponics as super-controlled," Proctor, an assistant professor in agricultural and biological
Controls & Automation
Source: HD.com Turkey: Alanya tropical fruit growers turn to smart automation against climate change Thanks! According to Alanya Tropical Fruit Producers Union President Ali Huddoglu, growers are now modernizing their greenhouses with automated systems that manage ventilation, irrigation, humidity, and soil-based water use. Huddoglu said the union has been
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Many e-commerce store owners in the indoor growers' niche face unexpected account freezes from traditional one-size-fits-all payment processors. Shopify businesses can now securely accept credit card payments for hydroponics equipment, processing machinery, and growing supplies with less fear of disruption. "They are just trying to
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com You don't have to log in, log out, or deal with session issues." © Wesley Francis | VerticalFarmDaily.com Dennis de Korte, Business Development Manager, and Martijn van Mechelen, Group Product Manager, at the Priva One stand at GreenTech Amsterdam 2026 Role-based dashboards across multiple sites
Controls & Automation
Source: HD.com Tunnel structures, fully automated greenhouses, net houses, and open-field cultivation in colder regions are also gaining traction." "One interesting trend is that the structures themselves are evolving as growers are paying more attention to greenhouse height, ventilation, irrigation precision, and climate control because blueberries are
Controls & Automation
Source: HD.com "What I see is that some technologies which before belonged only to certain industrial businesses have now become affordable for growers," Davide explains. "If you wanted to purchase a computer in the 1980s, it cost like a house. Rising wages in regions traditionally associated
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Leafy greens innovation showcased during Leafy Hydroponic Summit company visits During a company tour held as part of the Leafy Hydroponic Summit , participants visited several leading horticultural businesses in the Westland region of the Netherlands, exploring the latest developments in hydroponic lettuce propagation, greenhouse climate management, and
Energy & Sustainability
Source: VFD.com "Top growers no longer trust wattage for plant lighting" The horticultural lighting sector continues to evolve as commercial growers face increasing pressure to boost productivity while reducing energy consumption. Top-tier commercial LEDs can deliver a PPE of 3.0–3.3 μmol/J, while many
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Cornell Atkinson awards drive progress in tech, ag, sustainability Over the last 20 years as the climate has warmed, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency, carrying air pollution and smog across continents. Now, Cornell researchers are investigating whether wildfire smoke may also be carrying chronic wasting disease.
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Leafy Hydroponic Summit 2026: The complexity of setting up and operating a successful facility Thanks! Leafy Hydroponic Summit 2026: The complexity of setting up and operating a successful facility The secret to a successful commercial leafy hydroponics project lies in thinking ahead. If there's one