Storm, ToBRFV and hail cause above-average loss figures for horticultural insurance company

For the second year in a row, horticultural insurance company Gartenbau-Versicherung can look back on a significantly above-average year of losses. More than 50 million euros…

Beyond whole flower: How Cannatrek is deploying innovation in Australia's evolving cannabis market

Australian medicinal cannabis company Cannatrek is expanding its cultivation capabilities to meet the increasing demand for plant-based products. Cannatrek’s Shaya Rubinstein shares how they are developing infrastructure to support a variety of cultivation methods to meet the accelerating demands of the…

Aqueous CO2 enrichment – what is it, and how can it help you?

The benefits of carbon dioxide enrichment have been well documented for a number of greenhouse crops, with the overall impact being accelerated growth and biomass accumulation. For most growers, adding supplemental carbon dioxide is done by burning natural gas or using compressed liquid carbon dioxide,…

Greenhouse horticulture eyes up salt battery

Perhaps more than ever, growers are looking at the energy situation on their farms. This increasingly includes electricity storage in times of high energy prices. For this, growers already know how to find Durable M.E., a specialist in energy storage and battery systems. Yet Jean-Pierre Gödde was…

A nose for trouble – sniffing out plant pests

Invasive plant pests are threatening safe and sustainable food production. Many plant pests are transported across international borders on plants, where they can hide as stowaways. Researchers from all over Europe have joined forces to create electronic noses that can sniff out plants infected with…

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“What legislators define as ‘high-efficiency’ HVACD systems, are actually not the most efficient”

"HVACD systems are a high-cost aspect of any cannabis cultivation project and can be extremely costly if used incorrectly. In some states, legislators are defining a 'high efficiency' HVACD system, but those are not the most efficient and do not align with cultivators' needs." Anvil Agrinomincs, Anderson…

Pelemix acquires Even-Ari Green

Pelemix has acquired the Israeli-based growing media manufacturer, Even-Ari Green Ltd. (EAG). The deal will see EAG's employees joining Pelemix's growing global team. Danny Levinson, founder and CEO of EAG, will be remaining with the new company as CEO of the EAG division, reporting to Pelemix global CEO Tal Brod. "The…

“Only using two products makes cannabis cultivation much easier and more cost effective”

“We did probably hundreds of tests to come up with a very efficient formula for growing cannabis.” The One Base Formula and Elevate P/K are the two products that Dripstone Nutrients offers to cannabis growers. A combination of macro and micronutrient formulas for base nutrition in the whole plant…

What to consider in greenhouse projects for medical cannabis cultivation

"The issuing of new licenses for new medical cannabis projects is becoming frequent. This sector and market have not yet reached their full potential and are still in their infancy in most countries, with a few exceptions such as the United States, which has a longer track record," says Amir Abbas-Khan,…

"Our engineers understand what greenhouse plants need to thrive"

Kind LED Grow Lights has launched the X1 Greenhouse LED Grow Light. This innovative light is specifically designed for greenhouse growers who want to achieve increased yields and superior crop quality with the highest efficiency. The X1 Greenhouse LED Grow Light is engineered to maximize crop growth and…

An automated trimmer that can process wet and dry flower: "streamlines the process"

"From the early days of cannabis production, cultivators were challenged with finding ways of processing their harvests efficiently. As different countries and states within the US came on board with the legal cannabis market, cultivators sought ways to make the production process faster and more…

Kris Krane appointed to board of directors of 4Front Ventures

4Front Ventures has appointed cannabis industry veteran Kris Krane to its board of directors to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kathi Lentzsch as a director of…

Australia: Protected cropping and soilless farming study tour

Australia's premier crop production facilities are opening their doors to participants in a specialized training program. As one of the world's largest agricultural exporters, Australia's farms boast an average cash income of more than AUD 600,000 per farm between 1999 and 2022, making it an ideal…

Rebranded Stolze Mexico expands into North American market as GROWA

It has been 11 years since Fernando Alfaro and Theo Stolze started Stolze Mexico. Ever since, the company has grown to one of the market leaders in Mexico, with over 60…

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Strong root development is key to optimized plant growth and nutrient uptake. The goal is to force the plant to create new root hairs daily. This is achieved by deploying proper irrigation and moisture management techniques. The majority of nutrients are absorbed at the new root hair tips. Without them, you won’t be running at…

Virgin Islands: Governor reminds that cannabis isn't legal yet

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. reminded Virgin Islanders that, despite the marijuana law he signed early this year, cannabis remains largely illegal in the territory until the fine print is worked out. The Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act, signed into law on January 18, allows for the legal use and sale of…

Supplying the entire growing package: from lights to climate control

"As the designer and manufacturer of customized products, we have the flexibility to deliver various sizes of climate equipment to accommodate the area globally. Depending on the different growing stages of cannabis, the farms need different set-ups. We can adjust the number of racks, the lighting and…