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…

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…

USAF cavitating ultrasonic transmitters now also available in 115 volts

More and more growers are discovering how they can easily render algae, fungi, and viruses harmless in their water systems, namely by placing a USAF ultrasonic transmitter in places where water is stored, such as basins, silos, and drain pits. At the request of growers, there is now also a 115-volt…

"Automatic nutrient measurement is ready to be put into practice"

The first four measurement systems to automatically measure nutrients will be installed at Dutch growers this spring. This puts CE-Line on the eve of the real practical introduction of its measuring equipment. Growers can use it to fertilize much more accurately. Precision fertilization, in other words.…

Ozonation for greenhouse surface cleaning, available in early 2023

"Ozone is the perfect solution to clean and disinfect surfaces, as it kills all bacterial growth and pathogens on contact, leaving no chemical residue before reverting back to oxygen," says Martin Troughton, Vice President of Operations at Nebula Group. "Ozone is nature's natural cleaner," says Ian…

Canopy scouting robot uses AI to optimize cannabis cultivation

An autonomous 24/7 scouting companion that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to scale your cultivation knowledge, increase your product yield, and grow with confidence. That is exactly the advanced solution that Budscout has created for the cannabis industry. "Cannabis is a highly valuable…

Greenhouses that tell you how they are doing: Can you imagine?

TNO is working towards remotely monitoring greenhouse performance. Within the Hortivation Foundation, the first two greenhouse growers are gaining experience with Kas Prestatie Monitoring (Greenhouse Performance Monitoring). There are plenty of sensors that generate data on the climate or control, but…

5 advantages of greenhouse automation for a commercial cannabis operation

The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry is steadily advancing every day, especially in the fields of greenhouse automation and control systems. Growers are integrating different technologies that are helping them to improve plant health, boost yields and be more energy-efficient. In this…

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US: FDA releases final guidance for cannabis drug development as advocates await hemp and CBD rules

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its finalized guidance on developing cannabis-based drugs, outlining the process and unique considerations for scientists when it comes to hemp and cannabis. The guidance—titled “Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for…

Slovenia: “We are updating our methodologies so even more cannabinoids and terpenes can be identified”

"We try to be more than just a service that gives you the average THC or CBD results. We also provide a deeper insight into the product at hand using various methodologies," says Jan Jurij Erzen, Botanical Consultant at Spectralfingerprints. The company is a third-party, independent lab testing service…

System gives roots extra oxygen: "It's actually a small water purification system"

At a Dutch potted plant grower this year, after a year of testing, systems were installed in all return water basins to aerate the return water. It involves JVR Tecmar's Vital Oxidizer. "It is basically a small water purifier that rids the water of organic contaminants," says John van Ruyven, the owner…

“We’ve been seeing a big interest among growers venturing into flower rosin”

“We believe rosin will be the new favorite concentrate for medical and adult-use cannabis consumers because of its increased potency and taste. We also notice that many growers have been venturing into producing flower rosin, as it’s a relatively easy product to produce on a large scale. Therefore, we…