We proudly announce the Delphy ISFC Field Day. This new event will be organized in an unique way, literally in the middle of soft fruit crops and research. A day full of knowledge of and about the cultivation of soft fruit. There are various seminars, tours along ongoin trials (in the greenhouse departments, the tabletops, and rainshelters outdoor) and the network square offers space for meetings for the entire sector.This results in a strong connection between knowledge development and knowledge distribution. The event is organized in a practical setting, close to the soft fruit industry. The Field Day takes place…
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In a first try-out crop cycle lettuces were grown with AI algorithms in a hydroponic greenhouse system during the 3rd Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge The five international teams participating in the final rounds of the 3rd Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge have completed the first try-out experiment. The teams tested their algorithms and gained experience during a first crop cycle with lettuce. The teams now prepare for the final crop cycle to determine the winner The goal of the 3rd Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge is to grow lettuces in two crop cycli fully autonomously with an AI algorithm on a cloud platform with good…
Celebrates program launch by granting scholarships valued at $5,000 SALEM, OR – Corban University, located in the heart of Oregon’s agricultural land near Salem, Oregon, is pleased to announce that Isabel D’Acquisto, 2021-2022 Oregon State FFA President, has enrolled in the new ag science degree program for its inaugural year. The University has seen strong applications and enrollment for the ag program and continues to gain momentum as they build toward the inaugural Fall 2022 class. Corban celebrates the program launch by granting Ag Science Scholarships valued at a minimum of $5,000 to twenty first-time freshmen who enroll in the program for this Fall.Deadline for scholarships is…
Set to take effect next year, DLC’s Version 3.0 technical requirements will support the rapidly growing controlled environment agriculture sector MEDFORD, MA – The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) today released for comment the first draft of Version 3.0 of its Technical Requirements for Horticultural Lighting. Scheduled to take effect in January 2023, the new policy establishes new performance thresholds and other prerequisites horticultural fixtures must meet for inclusion on the DLC’s Horticultural Lighting Qualified Products List (QPL). Supporting the advancement of high quality, energy efficient lighting in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), this major revision to the DLC’s Horticultural Technical Requirements also introduces a draft surveillance testing policy…
Seattle, March 29, 2022 – Koidra, an Intelligent Automation (IA) platform company based out of Seattle, has raised $4.5 million in its seed round. Ospraie Ag Science (OAS) led this round of funding, with participation from Amritam Holdings, Cavallo Ventures, and Foothill Ventures. Koidra was founded by the lead of Microsoft Research’s winning team at the inaugural Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge. They were the only team to outperform expert Dutch growers, and they also demonstrated the massive yield and profitability improvements that were achievable through intelligent greenhouse automation. Intelligent automation combines multiple disciplines – such as artificial intelligence, mathematics, and physics…
You can download it for free via the AVF website. “Our food system is broken. It’s causing the destruction of soil, it’s driving the loss of biodiversity, and it’s the number one driver of climate change.””This is about showcasing that there is no one solution, but we need to change the current food system if we want to create a safe operating space for our species within the planetary boundaries.” This report is an in-depth look at our industry as it stands today, and the sustainable solutions vertical farming offers in the context of the planetary boundaries and the new food system. HUGE…
Gardens On Air A Local Farm Inc. is a 501c3 program and is in need of a minimum of $250,000 to get their building up to code to have kids from all over the country come learn. Their educational partners are Jacksonville State University, Alabama A&M University, and Tuskegee University. They will be showcasing all up and coming farming capabilities so they can capture the broadest reach of educational abilities. Their mission is to build Alabama’s First “Alternative Educational Farm Day Camp” to bring students from around Alabama and the USA who are in an underserved environment, food desert, or any educational…
Originally published: https://bernews.com/2022/03/local-farmers-dismayed-about-govts-plans/ “Large-scale vertical farming will not revitalize growth, the economy or labour on the island because the set-up and operating costs of vertical farms for leafy greens are prohibitive in Bermuda,” the Bermuda Farmer’s Association [BFA] said. The BFA asserted that they were not fully consulted before the Government announced that funds have been earmarked “to support the development of a vertical farm project,” and said they are “dismayed to see Government’s insistence on moving forward.” “As stated in the articles, Minister Hayward laid out a recovery plan as part of Government’s four lead initiatives to ‘kick start…
The Japan Plant Factory Association will run a free webinar on horticultural technology on Wednesday in cooperation with RAI Amsterdam GreenTech of the Netherlands and the Netherlands Embassy in Tokyo. The webinar, entitled “Globalization of horticultural technology & innovative indoor plant production system,” will invite as a keynote speaker Denise Lutz, agricultural counsellor, at the embassy. It will start at 4 p.m. Japan time on March 23, 2022. Mariska Dreschler, horticulture director, at the Netherlands event organizer, will also speak at the webinar along with Edwin Vanlaerhoven, business development director, at Certhon, which has teamed up with Japan’s Denso. Luuk…
This study by e-Gro provides a baseline reference for growers interested in grafting seedless cucumber and for high tunnel production. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is one of the most important vegetables produced and consumed in the United States. In the midwestern United States, a major obstacle to spring cucumber production is low soil temperatures during plant establishment, and high tunnels have become a popular tool for season extension of vegetable production. Grafting is a cultural practice known to help control soilborne diseases and improve plants’ tolerance to abiotic stresses. Recent studies found that using grafted cucumber plants with cold-tolerant rootstocks greatly…
Marina, CA, March 2022 –Sakata Seed America is solidifying its leadership position in the lettuce category, announcing a new, permanent Lettuce Distribution Facility and appointing a new Lettuce Product Manager, all within the past few weeks. Since the company’s acquisition of prominent lettuce company, Vanguard Seed, in 2020, Sakata has quickly scaled their lettuce seed program, leveraging existing R&D, pathology, sales and marketing, supply chain, and production teams to streamline future breeding efforts and efficiently meet market demand. ‘We’re dedicated to success in the lettuce category; success for the grower/shipper and success for the end consumer. As a known leader…
Seattle, Washington, March 15, 2022— IUNU today announced it has raised an oversubscribed $24 million Series B round of financing led by Lewis & Clark Ventures. Existing investors S2G Ventures, Ceres Partners, and Astanor Ventures also participated. This funding will be used to accelerate the company’s growth plans, specifically around global sales expansion and new product introductions. IUNU is developing the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) with a suite of solutions designed to bring data to the forefront of decision making. Founded in 2013, IUNU technology powers some of the world’s largest CEA operations. The company works with leading…
What’s trending? Plants! What’s in short supply? Employees with horticulture education. Train yourself or your current employees with University of Florida IFAS Extension’s award-winning online program. All Greenhouse Training Online courses are taught in English and Spanish. The first course of the year, Greenhouse 101, starts on May 30, 2022. To register, visit http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/training/. Each course is completely online, and includes pre-recorded videos, an interactive discussion board with PhD professors, supporting educational material and quizzes. The course material is available any time of the day, and two new modules are activated each week during the course for the four weeks…
De-risks near-term operational execution, expanding upon existing market presence and creating a coast-to-coast footprint covering existing relationships at approximately 10,000 retail grocery doors. Enhances financial leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (“CEA”) industry by improving already leading unit-level economics. Immediately accretive with Pete’s 2021 estimated net revenue of $22.7 million, established track record of producing gross margin of greater than 45%, and positive EBITDA. Incremental accretion from Georgia facility coming online in 2022 as well as revenue and cost synergies. Substantial operational synergies expected by incorporating Local Bounti’s Stack & Flow TechnologyTM Into Pete’s California and Georgia farms Investor conference call…