Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com As growers strive to maximize yields and maintain consistency throughout the year, having access to accurate, actionable data is essential for understanding how conditions influence plant performance. An upcoming webinar from LI-COR will explore how monitoring key variables, including solar radiation, photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD)
Nutrients & Substrate
Source: HD.com When grow bags are placed directly on the ground, or in makeshift setups, each irrigation leaves part of the management process uncontrolled: drainage is lost, moisture accumulates, walkways become dirtier, recirculation capacity is reduced, and the system becomes less suited to precise operation. Second, a poorly drained
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Airmaster for application in short-day crops: "The spiral was the answer" Controlling pathogens and unwanted odors in the greenhouse remains a persistent challenge for growers. The Airmaster, an air purification system developed by German company O3Tech, has long been used to improve air quality
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com BetiLife expands North American B2B focus with 7-gallon RDWC hydroponic systems Hydroponic equipment brand BetiLife is strengthening its North American B2B strategy with a focused product line of 7-Gallon / 27L Recirculating Deep Water Culture (RDWC) hydroponic systems designed for retailers, distributors, commercial growers, and e-
Energy & Sustainability
Source: HD.com Understanding greenhouse environmental control systems As energy and labor costs continue to rise, greenhouse and high tunnel growers are increasingly interested in automating their heating, cooling and ventilation with environmental control systems. Here are some of the most common questions that we get from growers that are
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Sollum's new energy management solution to be launched at Cultivate this year Forecast-driven lighting and energy management as next phase of greenhouse LED control Greenhouse lighting software continues to evolve from basic fixture control into intelligent lighting management platforms that combine crop, weather, and
Business & Operations
Source: VFD.com Australia: Airport vertical farm project nears completion Thanks! Building an automated vertical farm inside an airport precinct was never going to follow a conventional construction path. Partnering with Stacked Farm and Melbourne Airport on an automated indoor farm, food and beverage building specialist Total Construction worked to
Business & Operations
Source: HD.com Zha Xudong, who leads the project on behalf of the owner, confirmed that formal planning and design commenced in early 2024. Zu Guocheng, General Manager of Beijing Oriental Technologies Ltd., the designer & manufacturer of the project, this project combines semi-closed greenhouse design, automated climate management,
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
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