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- "Our study showed that cannabis plants require up to 50% fewer nutrients"
- CAN: How a craft outdoor grower prepares for harvest
- "This is the most significant step for the UK medical cannabis industry since legalization"
- CAN: Ghost Drops acquires federally licensed cannabis production and processing facility
- Thailand's cannabis industry clouded as legal threats emerge
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Monday, November 28, 2022
How to ensure a prosperous cannabis cultivation business in 2023
"Deciding whether you want to play the short or long game is vital to your success," says Ryan Douglas of Ryan Douglas Cultivation. It is no secret that increased competition and price compression are worrying cannabis growers across the United States. As the new year is approaching, how can growers best…
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Romania’s parliament debates medical cannabis reform
Recently, a medical cannabis policy reform debate was held in Romania. Organized by Romania’s Health Commission of the Chamber of Deputies in conjunction with the Victoria Mea Association, the passionate discussion focused on debating the benefits of medicinal cannabis with a focus on public health in…
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CAN: "We need simpler, smarter cannabis law and regulation"
Adult-use cannabis became a legal industry in Canada in 2018. The regulatory framework that was adopted was cobbled together quickly with no consultation on the actual regulatory text. The result is regulation that is far from optimal, according to Shane Morris' article in the Financial Post. Aware that…
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AU: Teal's top donor buys ECS Botanics' cannabis farm
The biggest individual donor to the teal independent political candidates, Sydney share trader Rob Keldoulis, has added a new string to his entrepreneurial bow – that of medicinal cannabis grower. Mr. Keldoulis, who runs Eastern Suburbs-based trading company VivCourt, paid $3 million for a 44.26-hectare…
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US: Vermont's cannabis dispensaries gear up for holiday season
Less than two months after select dispensaries had their grand openings, Vermont’s retail cannabis market is embarking on its first holiday season. Meredith Mann, the co-owner of Magic Mann cannabis in Essex Junction, says it has gotten off to a blazing start. “It has been very busy,” she said. “People are…
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Is Malta's medical cannabis industry failing its patients?
Medical cannabis was legalized in Malta back in 2018 after months of debates, stakeholder meetings, and risk assessments. In 2021, three years after medical cannabis was introduced in Malta, 1,377 patients were confirmed to be benefitting from it. Many of these patients were able to use medical cannabis…
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Iowa regulators recommend cannabis task force be formed to explore federal exemption
An Iowa regulatory board has voted to recommend that the legislature create a legal task force to explore seeking an exemption protecting the state’s limited medical cannabis program from federal interference. At a meeting of the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board last week, activist Carl Olsen proposed the…
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US (AL): City names team to help businesses seeking medical cannabis licenses
Gadsden is "rolling out the red carpet," in the words of city leaders, to try to bring medical cannabis dispensaries or production facilities to the city, with the appointment of a task team to assist with managing the influx of inquiries from applicants seeking licenses to operate such businesses in…
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Andrea Meister, Facility Director at Cresco LabsUS (IL): “The full facility is 221,000 square feet, 180,000 of it is canopy.”
Of the 50 states, 39 have legalized cannabis; five of them border Kentucky, while three of them border Indiana. Not all allow out-of-staters to buy there; however, Illinois does, where both medical and recreational cannabis are legal. According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional…
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First legal medical cannabis harvest begins in North Carolina
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has begun harvesting medical cannabis and expects to open the largest medical cannabis retail store in the U.S. next year, the tribal official in charge of the operation said. “I’m really proud of my tribe taking this step, one with the betterment of this community in…
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Partnership to offer custom energy-saving solution across Canada
Tribe Property Technologies has partnered with EnerSavings Solutions to offer custom energy-saving solutions such as EV charging stations, HVAC Solutions, and LED lighting to Tribe buildings across Canada. "In our current landscape, energy savings are vital to helping conserve the environment, stabilize electricity…
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How to get good cannabis aphid control
Cannabis aphid, Phorodon cannabis, is becoming a widespread pest with devastating effects on the crop. With only one host, Cannabis and Hemp, it affects plants by sucking sap and contaminating buds - making them unmarketable and unlikely to pass testing. Correct identification vitalWingless aphids can be…
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Targets cannabis growersAU: Water shortage forces local governments to issue second order under State of Local Emergency
Local governments on the Sunshine Coast have issued a second order, authorized under the State of Local Emergency (SOLE), this time targeting private pools, Sechelt’s arena, cannabis growers and cement producers. The order, which will take effect Nov. 11 at 11:59 p.m., was issued because of “the imminent…
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The benefits of using living soil
Living soil, aka soil as Mother Nature intended, is filled with helpful microorganisms. As it turns out, cannabis loves growing in it. From worms to microscopic bacteria, this cannabis soil is teeming with life. It may be the reason Long Beach, California-based No Till Kings have dedicated their brand to…
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US (OH): Food waste being turned into compost for greenhouse
A new partnership with the Mahoning County Green Team will turn thousands of pounds of discarded food into compost. “We’re going cradle to grave with the food waste into compost into growing new produce and the back on the tables of consumers everywhere,” said Mahoning County Solid Waste Management…
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"Building greenhouses adds a crucial source of revenue to our business"
A new business segment that could account for as much as 30% of Miles Construction’s annual revenue came about entirely by happenstance. Cary Richardson, president of Miles Construction, told NNBW last week that the company’s work constructing large cultivation facilities for the cannabis industry…
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Samsung Horticulture Lighting:
Exciting product development coming up for horticulture
"As one of the world's largest semiconductor companies, we manufacture LEDs which are light-emitting diodes, and deliver proper PPE and reliable products. Samsung contributes to the development and performance improvement of the horticulture lighting industry by continuously developing various products…
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CAN: How a craft outdoor grower prepares for harvest
"As it did not go exactly as we had planned, readjustments will definitely have to be made." 'Croptober' has come and gone, and Lune Rise Farms has shared an inside look at what the dry run of their harvesting process looked like. It may have come with some trial and error, but the Canadian craft growers…
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Pure Sunfarms introduces new brand with exotic and unique genetics
Pure Sunfarms further expands its brand portfolio by introducing Soar, a cannabis brand designed to deliver an elevated cannabis experience with limited quantity batches of exotic and unique genetics that are hand-harvested, hang-dried, and hand-detailed. Soar offers dried flower that is thoughtfully…
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The nose knows: Aroma, but not THC mediates the subjective effects of cannabis flower
Previous studies have shown that cannabis consumers are willing to pay more money for higher-quality products; however, the definition of “quality” cannabis has not been defined. Despite the known health risks of THC overuse, THC potency has been adopted as the primary market-driving feature of cannabis…
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"The goal was to develop an organic version for cannabis growers"
Finding quality organic products has become an important mission for many people in the cannabis industry. A significant number of growers look for ways to avoid using pesticides, herbicides, and other harsh chemicals. Growing organically not only aligns with these objectives but also enables producers…
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NZ: Philip Brown appointed Chairman of Greenfern Industries
Philip Brown has been appointed Chairman of NZX-listed medicinal cannabis company Greenfern Industries Limited. The role was vacated by Brent King, who announced his resignation on 31 October 2022. Mr. Brown holds a significant shareholding in and has been an independent non-executive director of the…
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Third ∑-Grow Inside Seminar on the way
On Tuesday, December 6, World Horti Center is organizing the third ∑-Grow Inside Seminar. With a new panel of professionals, a new moderator, and an interesting topic, the team is ready to go into a discussion on ‘Which tech level is preferred?’ this December. The event is organized in close cooperation…
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Growing with a wire: Karma Plants
Plants love peat. Peat holds moisture, contains nutrition, and also provides the right acidity. So that's why most potting soil contains peat. But that is changing because of a simple but very effective blue/white wire. Lost the thread already?OZ planten recently visited their preferred supplier Karma…
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Cleveland School of Cannabis
Did you know that hemp is a great pollen source for bees, particularly those plants grown for seed and fiber? Hemp plants attract bees looking to collect food for larvae—especially late in the season. This could help the declining honey bee populations.
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Already raises concernsIrish lawmaker files bill to legalize cannabis possession for adults
An Irish lawmaker has filed a bill to legalize cannabis possession nationwide for adults 18 and older—but a top government official has already raised concerns about the reform proposal. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny introduced the long-anticipated legislation on Thursday. It would legalize the…
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WUR develops apps for 3D image recognition
In order to do their job, many robots need good visual information about the crop or fruit. These images are now mainly available in 2D. 3D images could give the robot even more information, such as the size and shape of a fruit. There are cameras that can take such images, but they are traditionally…
