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Polygreens Podcast Episode: 17 - Nicola Kerslake - Contain Inc.
Nicola Kerslake founded Contain Inc, a fintech platform for indoor agriculture, that aids indoor farmers in finding lease funding for their projects
GrowGroup IFS Introduces Their Own Grow Container Systems GCS 40HQ
The GCS 40HQ is available in different models. All models are in a 40ft container and includes LED technology, climate computers with remote control, and extensive control on water, temperature, humidity, CO2, and lighting
Aquaponics AI Releases New Video Series ‘People of Aquaponics’ Connecting With The Movers and Shakers of The Aquaponic and Aquaculture Industry.
The People of Aquaponics series is highlighting the movers and shakers in the industry
Fruitbox 56 - Daniel Kats, InFarm
Despite its name, InFarm’s roots are very much in the market. In February 2021, the Berlin-based urban farming startup announced the creation of new growing centres to supply fresh produce to the likes of Edeka, Lidl and Kaufland
Alabama Indoor Vertical Farm Finds Delaware Soulmate
Lee Harrison and his wife, LeeAnn, are the founders of Gardens on Air, an indoor vertical farm located in Rainbow City, Alabama. Operating in 3,000 sq. ft. of a 20,000 sq. ft. former grocery store, Gardens on Air grows chemical-free produce and herbs harvested and sold locally
USA - NEW YORK STATE - Ellicottville Greens’ Investors Discuss Why They Backed The Company
Ellicottville Greens crossed a major hurdle facing many growth-oriented startups recently when it pulled in a $1 million round of Series A funding from local angel investors
Kosher Certification & Controlled Environment Agriculture
Kosher Certification Evolves With The Continuous Technological Changes in Food Production
Vertical Farms vs Greenhouses: Energy and LED Costs And Differences [Part 2 of 5]
Lighting is one of the biggest expenses for a vertical farm, for obvious reasons – each layer in the farm needs its own LED “suns.” Agritecture Designer, a consulting software created by Gordon-Smith’s company, estimates the need at roughly 10 LEDs per square meter
NIGERIA: Fresh Direct Makes Landless Farming Possible And Appealing For City Dwellers
With about 200 million people to feed, Nigeria is battling with food security and is yet unable to produce all the food it needs
While Everything Is Falling Apart, It Could Be Easy To Miss The Incredible Opportunities That Are Coming Together Right Now
Check out the awesome opportunities growing on with access to the CEA census provided by Agritecture Autogrow and global market reports by Forward Fooding and United Nations
Indoor Ag-Con Heads To Orlando In October 2021
With safety in mind, the Indoor Ag-Con management team has pushed the dates for its previously announced May 2021 agriculture trade show and conference for the indoor and vertical farming industry to October 4-5, 2021
Orlando Ag-Tech Firm Kalera Lands Investment For More Growth
The Orlando-based firm on Feb. 24 completed a private placement, a sale of shares to pre-selected investors and firms, that raised the company $31 million, according to financial documents
VIDEO: Plenty Expands In Safeway Stores Across Northern California
Vertical Farming Leader Debuts Text-a-Farmer Feature at Point-of-Sale, Allowing Shoppers to Ask a Plenty Farmer Direct Questions
Vertical Indoor Farming Equipment Online Auction
GALLIVAN is pleased to offer the sale of Indoor Vertical Farming Equipment. The company is relocating and liquidating surplus inventory
"Horticulture Is An Interesting Sector For Hackers"
Digital espionage from the East, a Dutch newspaper headlined last month. Ransomware attacks pose a risk to Dutch companies, according to various cybersecurity companies
EU: According To Marcell Kovacs "Hydroponics Should Be Labeled As Organic"
“We’re living in a time where environmentally-conscious decisions are imperative,” says Marcell
Sustainable Agriculture Technology Can Help Egypt’s Water Crisis
Suweilem said hydroponics is an ideal way to deal with water scarcity and climate change, stressing the need for Arab countries that suffer from a shortage of agricultural lands due to their desert nature, including Egypt, to rely on this type of agriculture
Providing An Affordable And Efficient Way To Grow Vertically Anywhere
A farming system that works just as well in a greenhouse in Africa or in an indoor environment in Sweden might sound too good to be true, but GROWPIPES farming system has been designed to do exactly that
BRITISH COLUMBIA: Tomorrow: 2021 BC Economic Summit
Join us tomorrow for a panel discussion with guests from our projects across B.C.! You'll have the opportunity to hear their experiences and discover how you can also take steps forward in food sovereignty with indoor growing
US: NEW YORK - Well-Known Investors Water Ellicottville Greens With $1M In Growth Funding
The Series A round of funding will support construction of mobile vertical farming facilities, built inside reused shipping containers, along with the acquisition of Vertical Fresh Farms, an established indoor farming operation in Buffalo.