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Top 5 -yesterday
- “I knew we needed Dutch expertise to start successful cannabis production in Thailand”
- Three things to consider before building a cannabis cultivation facility
- How do you choose the right mycorrhizal product for better business?
- US (CA): Governor Newsom moves forward proposal to simplify tax structure
- "This partnership will result in introduction of forward-thinking cultivars"
Top 5 -last week
- Aurora to shut down Aurora Sky facility
- “$13 million government grant shows trust in the NZ organic medicinal cannabis industry”
- US (OK): Tornado hits medical cannabis farm, nearly all 50 greenhouses destroyed
- “Third-party testing would prevent growers’ disappointment with the quality of their lights”
- Cultivating medical cannabis in South Africa: "High standards and costly, but profitable"
Top 5 -last month
Monday, May 16, 2022

Combining Thai tradition with Dutch knowledge
“I knew we needed Dutch expertise to start successful cannabis production in Thailand”
“After the recent legalization, everybody in Thailand wants to go into this business. While I saw other starting companies reaching out to the US and Canadian companies for knowledge on this challenging crop, I knew that was not the right approach. The knowledge is all from The Netherlands,” says Makorn…

How do you choose the right mycorrhizal product for better business?
When it comes to competitive markets, the cannabis industry is up there. To increase profitability, growers are trying to find their edge. Most businesses and cannabis lovers want to discover a way to produce better quality cannabis at a reasonable cost. But how? Premier Tech's latest article explains.…

Segra
"This partnership will result in introduction of forward-thinking cultivars"
Segra International Corp. is pleased to announce a new partnership with cannabis brand Compound Genetics. Under the agreement Segra will partner with San Francisco based Node Labs LLC to introduce a variety of forward-thinking cultivars from Compound Genetics, and other top genetics brands, to Canadian…

Only supplier of medical cannabis oil to Danish market
Danish grower delivers first product batch to the new market
Stenocare delivers the first production batch of their THC Oil to the Danish market. This means that the product is once again visible on www.medicinpriser.dk and that all Danish pharmacies can sell the products starting today. Stenocare has been working intensely with its Canadian partner, AgMEDICA…

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Launch of new autoflowering seedsSpain: "Tests showed great increase in yields, trichome production, and overall genetic quality"
Fast Buds announced this year's lineup for the 2022 season, their team has put their heads together to come out with strains, doing their part in attempting to establish the highest standards on autoflower cannabis genetics. From conducting resistance tests to tasting every single plant, their…

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"Setting cultivation tax at zero"US (CA): Governor Newsom moves forward proposal to simplify tax structure
The Governor’s Office released a revised 2022-23 state budget proposal, building on the state’s ongoing work to make historic investments in California’s future, including efforts to create a safe, sustainable, and equitable legal cannabis market. Governor Newsom delivered on his commitment to help…

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Three things to consider before building a cannabis cultivation facility
As more states legalize adult-use, opportunities to design and construct cannabis dispensaries and cultivation facilities are shaking up the commercial real estate market. The strategy seems simple from an outside perspective — build a facility, bring in the product, and start making money. However, to…
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President of Zimbabwe commissions $27 million medicinal cannabis farm
President Mnangagwa has commissioned medical cannabis farm and processing plant at Mount Hampden set up by Swiss Biocieuticals Limited in West Province, Zimbabwe. The Swiss Biocieuticals medical cannabis farm worth US$27 million is built with a medicinal cannabis processing plant fitted with the first…
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US (NC): Hemp grower looks to medical cannabis' future
Wilson County’s only commercial hemp grower says if medical cannabis becomes legal in North Carolina, he will be a good candidate to grow it with the knowledge he has gained. Delmer Langley, owner of D.E.L. Hemp Farm, received a license to grow hemp from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Jan. 7,…
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Increasing yield and quality amidst water scarcity and rising fertilizer costs
There have been many reports on how resource-intensive the cannabis industry is – especially in terms of water and electricity consumption. This is not just a cannabis cultivation issue; it has become a significant and vital challenge for the entire horticulture sector. On top of worsening water…
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"Initial cannabis challenges outweighed environmental impact, that's now changing"
Cannabis plants use up around twice as much water as maize, soybeans, wheat, and wine grapes, according to a 2021 study in the Journal of Cannabis Research. Additionally, growing indoors requires extensive lighting and climate control, making it particularly energy intensive. Morningstar estimates that…
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"Our solution showed up to 90% less disease development in cannabis inflorescences"
Save Foods announced preliminary results from a third-party trial of its eco crop protection treatment, demonstrating up to 90 percent reduction of pathogens in cannabis inflorescences (flowers). The risk of contamination is present at every stage of the cultivation process. Beyond the health of the…
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Plastic waste in the cannabis industry is a growing problemUS (FL): Earth Day beach cleanup initiative with Ocean Recovery Group
In honor of Earth Day, AE Global (AEG), a custom packaging design company and supply chain solution provider, today announced it is joining 4G Recycling, its joint venture and event sponsor Ocean Recovery Group (ORG), and Clean Miami Beach for a beach cleanup. Together with 100 volunteers, they will…
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Spanish seed house Intersemillas begins research into medical cannabis
The research, development and improvement company Inveseed, technological partner of the Intersemillas group, has been authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) to carry out research on medical cannabis. The firm is being advised by the company CBD Therapy S.L. The main…
Fertilizers more »

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"Our fertilizers improve quality, reduce costs, and drive consistency"
Athena Ag. is a vertically integrated formulator and manufacturer of liquid and dry fertilizers and specializes in providing clean, balanced nutrients for cannabis cultivation. They also provide commercial facilities the opportunity to work with one of their specialized facility advisors to implement the…
Greenhouse building more »

"Consider dehumidification in your initial greenhouse planning"
“Humidity is an important factor in any closed growing environment. However, many new greenhouse plans neglect dehumidification in the planning phase, leading to higher costs down the line when high humidity becomes an issue", says Dan Peltinov with DryGair, who sat down and explained how to best…
Lighting more »

Mark Honeycutt, AB Lighting:
“Third-party testing would prevent growers’ disappointment with the quality of their lights”
“There are no industry-wide standards for grow lights, and there is no official way to measure them. As a result, a supplier could put misinformation on their spec sheets, whether intentionally or accidentally. With third-party testing being done very minimally, there is a lot of disappointment among…
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“Achieving reduced drying time and energy consumption”What are the effects of constant and time-varying drying temperature on cannabis?
Drying is one of the most energy intensive post-harvest processes, but necessary for the preservation of products and their bioactive compounds. The selection of the drying technique and the operation parameters may have a major influence on the chemical and biological activity of products. However,…
Packaging more »

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CAN: Recycling cannabis containers is booming business for Edmonton startup
Ever since cannabis was legalized, there’s been a lingering question over what to do with all the pot packaging. An Edmonton startup has sorted out the plastic problem and is now profiting from it. In less than two years, [Re] Waste has spun low-end plastic into a lucrative business.It all started in the…
Product information more »

Aurora: Our new circular array zigzag plant growth lamp improves energy efficiency by 25%
Shenzhen Aurora Technology Co., Ltd is a company specializing in LED lighting. The company is located in Shenzhen, covering an area of more than 10,000 square meters, and has over 400 employees. Bob, the general manager of the company, said. "We develop, design, produce and sell lamps and lights by…
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Optimization of fungal contamination monitoring in cannabis products
Health Canada’s mission to maintain and improve Canadian health requires rigorous testing of cannabis legal products. Health Canada’s Cannabis Laboratory has already established a method for detecting fungal contaminants, or mycotoxins, in cannabis inflorescence. Since adult-use cannabis legalization in…
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US (MI): "Growing cannabis industry faces advertising limits to reach new customers"
As Michigan’s cannabis market matures, area industry professionals say standing out via advertising and marketing is becoming more important. But cannabis can’t be advertised in Michigan in the same way as many other products. Dispensaries and other cannabis-related businesses face rules by state…
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International events bring the Plant Empowerment principles to growers around the world
A number of live international events are helping growers worldwide to learn more about the Plant Empowerment philosophy. The series kicked off with a presentation in Kazakhstan in mid-April. The next stop for the Plant Empowerment roadshow will be Canada in mid-May, followed by two sessions in the…
Company news more »

Spraying robot converted into a disinfection machine after mounting an extra reel
With the deployment of a spraying robot, crops can be sprayed fully automatically. The robot does its job and reduces the grower's workload. One of those robots is the Wanjet S55, with a width of 30 cm, it is suitable for many crops, including tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, roses, and gerbera. Eric…

Geysir glass: getting growers back in business with energy-saving single glass
Agculture announces the launch of Geysir, the first energy-saving single glass with high hemispherical light transmission. "With this product, we continue to pursue our vision of empowering growers to produce healthier crops and increase yields while reducing their use of carbon-based energy resources,"…

Helius Therapeutics names new CCO
NZ: "Medicinal cannabis has the potential to become one of NZ's largest export earners"
Julie Curphey has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Helius Therapeutics - New Zealand’s largest licensed medicinal cannabis company. Prior to taking up the role on 1 May, she spent two months as Helius’ Director of Commercial Operations.Julie Curphey “Announcing Julie as our CCO reaffirms…
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Harvesting our first room, seeing the vision becoming a reality. Go team Sugar Cane Cannabis, go team WLFN. Brendon RobertsKirk Dressler, BA LLBDaniel PennyAaron MannellaDylan Sellars
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US: "Compliance in cannabis can be a painstaking task"
Compliance in the cannabis industry presents a different challenge in every state, with almost countless regulations and considerations waiting to upend operators and those who work to ensure them along the entire supply chain — licensing, equipment testing, distribution and retail sales, packaging, and…
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Improving growers' understanding of their irrigation water
Water certainly is one of the most precious resources, not only because it’s crucially important but also because it can be rather scarce. That’s why it’s essential for growers to understand how to use it more efficiently. On the one hand, this would reduce water consumption and thus operational costs;…
Machinery more »

"Harvest has gone from five days to just one"
CAN: Grower combats labor shortages with automation
Unfilled jobs in the food-service and hospitality industries are making it difficult for cannabis companies to retain entry-level employees, prompting some cultivators to change how they operate to gain a competitive advantage in the labor market. Safari Flower Co., a licensed cannabis producer in…