The most useful agriculture technology newsletters in 2026, compared by focus, frequency and price, from funding and deal data to farm practice and policy. The post The Best AgTech Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2026 appeared first on iGrow News.

Where to follow vertical farming in 2026: the most useful news sources, company and funding data, market reports, podcasts, industry groups and events. The post The Best Vertical Farming Resources in 2026: News, Data, Reports, Podcasts and Events appeared first on iGrow News.

The 10 best places to follow precision agriculture, farm robotics and sustainable farming innovation in 2026, and what each one covers best. The post Top 10 Sources for Precision Farming, Ag Robotics and Sustainable Agriculture News (2026) appeared first on iGrow News.

The 79th Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is set for March 12-14, 2027, with the theme ‘Discovery’, at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. The post Save the Date for the 2027 Santa Barbara International Orchid Show appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Nobody wants rats around, whether it's in the home or garden. They eat your crops, get into places you don't want them, and spread disease. Once you see a rat, it's likely that there are dozens more that you can't see, which means it's definitely time to act before an infestation gets worse....

The Yield Lab Institute (YLI) this week announced the Bezos Earth Fund as “catalytic funder” of its Global Cattle Innovation Platform (GCIP), which aims to de-risk and accelerate new solutions across the beef and dairy sectors. Financial terms of the deal, which is good for one year, are not...

The award recognizes outstanding contributions by Swiss companies to the U.S. economy, with a focus on business leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence in cross-border business.

In the Mediterranean spring, you can find a plant called Moricandia arvensis, a species belonging to the cabbage and mustard family, bearing large lilac flowers. However, upon returning a few months later in the arid summer amidst high temperatures, you will find the very same plant looking...

Our latest webinar, presented by BioWorks, looks at best management practices and control options for handling liverwort, moss, and algae. The post Video Spotlight: Managing Liverwort, Moss, and Algae appeared first on Greenhouse Grower.

Smart Israel, a Nigerian entrepreneur, has won $100,000 in the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Prize to expand an initiative that allows communities to grow food without soil. His company Smartel Agri Tech uses solar-powered hydroponic systems and AI to help farmers grow fresh vegetables in places affected…

FIRA USA 2026 recognized growers, agricultural technology leaders and robotics innovations during its annual awards ceremony Oct. 21 in Yakima, Washington. The awards, presented during the fifth edition of FIRA USA, honored five individuals across two award programs and recognized three...

Greenhouse producers expect tomatoes and cucumbers to become around 30 percent more expensive due to increased natural gas costs. Some farms have already planted their winter crops and built their heating systems to operate exclusively on gas, making a rapid switch to another energy source almost…

Aranet and Priva have announced the launch of a joint web shop for Aranet sensors integrated with Priva climate computers. Aranet and Priva have collaborated since 2020, combining Priva's climate computers with Aranet's wireless sensor systems to help growers monitor and control the climate conditions…

The suspension of Moroccan tomato, potato, and onion exports to African markets, in force since November 5, remains in place. Exporters are now asking for a volume quota instead of a total ban, and say they are worried about losing ground to competitors. Mohamed Zemrani, president of the...

Uneven ventilation can contribute to localised microclimate variations, making it difficult to maintain consistent growing conditions across commercial production areas. Understanding airflow patterns and identifying potential low-velocity zones are therefore relevant to greenhouse design and...

COFRA Holding AG has appointed Georg Wunderlin as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 2027. He will succeed Boudewijn Beerkens, who is retiring after eleven years with the group, including eight years as CEO. Cofra recently sold Dutch greenhouse builder Dalsem to GreenV, and...

Planting density and early flower removal are established elements of greenhouse pepper production, but their optimal settings are not universal. Observations from Mexico are prompting examination of recommendations developed in other environments, where solar radiation, climate, greenhouse design and…

South Africa: Checkers crowned Brand of the Year for SupermarketsThe Shoprite Group reported: "Checkers has been named Brand of the Year in the Retailer - Supermarkets category at the 2026-2027 Edition of the World Branding Awards... Checkers achieved the highest score among supermarket brands...

Netafim introduces a new configuration of its PCJ™ PRO pressure-compensating dripper, designed to improve installation flexibility and reduce interference with workers and machinery in greenhouse environments. Moving the irrigation connection out of the wayMicrotubes and stakes are commonly used...

"Cultivation stops completely through summer and monsoon months, because open-field strawberry growing cannot survive that kind of heat and rainfall." For generations, this has been the cycle of strawberry farming in Mahabaleshwar. When the weather turns warm, and the rains arrive, the strawberry season…