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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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US (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…

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…

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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…

"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…

“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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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,…

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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…

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…

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…

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,"…

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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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…

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;…

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…