Buxton, Derbyshire: Their ‘parents’ were planted 50 years ago by my late mother. Yet we all have a remarkable connection to these uplifting flowersI wonder if nature has found a way to compensate us for the dreariest winter I can recall, because the snowdrops this year have been unbelievable....

Plants, Vol. 15, Pages 824: Altitude, Phenology, and Cotton Yield in Arid Oases: Quantifying Their Interactive Relationships Plants doi: 10.3390/plants15050824 Authors: Jian Huang Pengfei Wu Juan Huang Wenyuan Xing Hongfei Hao Maochun Li Xiaojun Wang Climate change induces cotton phenological...

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) has transformed what is possible in soft fruit production. Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, once thought impractical for indoor systems, are now being grown successfully in greenhouses, vertical farms, and hybrid facilities around the world....

Spring in the northern hemisphere is just around the corner, bringing with it a long-awaited event: snowy landscapes giving way to flower-filled fields. But even though we all love flowers, we often forget that they began as buds that grew, twisted, and changed colour before becoming what we...

Empowering Specialty Crop Growers with Data-Driven Decision Tools: The HortCalculator This session will introduce the HortCalculator, an online decision-support tool designed to help ornamental growers translate farm-level data into actionable financial insights. The tool generates clear...

Edible Garden has announced a strategic expansion of its Zero-Waste Inspired platform through the development of a state-of-the-art ready-to-drink (RTD) manufacturing initiative at its facility in the Midwest. The expansion is driven in large part by increasing demand from major national...

Some Mayfield City Schools students are experiencing the satisfaction of having the fruits (or in this case the lettuce) of their classroom efforts result in a real-life application -- helping to feed their fellow students. The Mayfield High School students, as well as the recently graduated high school…

This study explores how to improve the productivity of hydroponic leafy vegetables by balancing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and nutrient solution pH. Using bok choy in a floating raft system, the research applies a controlled experimental design to observe how these parameters interact in supporting…

Ahunan Power Inc., together with Prime Infra Foundation, launched a livelihood program in Pakil, Laguna. It is focused on expanding income opportunities for farmers through the cultivation of mushroom and vermicomposting. The program aims to benefit members of Punla Samahan ng mga Magsasaka ng Pakil, a…

In a recent episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael and cohost Niki Foster from the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce talk with chamber member & community advocate Rob Demariano about his growing business Robby Ds Lil Greens, an indoor vertical microgreen farm that has been quietly…

Urban-gro, Inc. (NASDAQ:UGRO) announced changes to its independent registered public accounting firm and reported that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, according to a press release statement based on a recent SEC filing. On February 27, the audit committee of...

Vertical farms operating across the UAE have confirmed continued production in the days following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, even as regional supply chains face mounting pressure and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to commercial shipping.Industry voices from across the…

In the Netherlands, inorganic substrate has long been the standard in greenhouse vegetable production. That is changing. An estimated half of the country's pepper acreage is now grown on organic substrate, according to Jacco Hoogendoorn, business developer at Legro and Botanicoir. With the introduction…

Growcer has launched a national philanthropic initiative aimed at expanding community-based food production across Canada. The Fresh Solutions to Community Hunger campaign, introduced through the Food Resiliency Foundation and powered by Growcer, aims to raise $15 million to activate food infrastructure…

A group of six U.S. universities has launched a survey aimed at growers and operators in the indoor vertical farming industry. The survey’s goal is to gain additional insight into the sector’s current challenges and to help shape priorities for future research. Bringing together experts in AI,...

Usually, 8:30 am educational sessions can be quiet, but the room was filled for "The State of Agriculture" session during SEPC's Southern Exposure event. Three industry leaders offered insights on the most pressing agricultural challenges and opportunities in a panel moderated by Robby Cruz, vice…

In 2025, Uzbekistan exported 45,200 tonnes of tomatoes to 12 countries with a total value of USD 36 million, according to the National Committee of Statistics of Uzbekistan. Compared with 2024, export volumes declined by 3,300 tonnes. The main destinations were CIS countries. Russia accounted for 32,786…

Operating from its newly expanded 208,000 square foot production facility at 4 Seneca Road, South Essex Fabricating (SEF) continues to strengthen its position in greenhouse solutions and pre-engineered steel buildings across North America. "Over three decades, we have built a strong reputation for…

In 2025, Azerbaijan exported 172,864 tonnes of tomatoes worth $192.5 million (€177.1 million). According to the State Statistics Committee, export value increased by 10% compared with 2024, while export volume grew by 19%. Russia remained the main export destination. Azerbaijan supplied tomatoes...

In 2025, Azerbaijan recorded 2,995 greenhouses with a total area of 1,500 hectares, compared with 3,037 greenhouses (1,600 hectares) a year earlier. Over the year, the number of facilities decreased by 42, and the total area shrank by 100 hectares. Production volumes also changed significantly.…