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Indoor Ag-Con Announces Marketing Alliance With Produce Marketing Association
The three-day conference program will offer insight from keynote speakers and 50-plus subject matter experts in four tracks focused on Business, Science & Technology, Alternative Crops and Greenhouses & Precision Ag
Conference Pass Discount, Expanded Educational Offerings, Cross-Over Business Growth Opportunities Among Promotional Partnership Offerings
LAS VEGAS, NV, February 25, 2020 - Indoor Ag-Con, the premier indoor agriculture conference and trade show, has announced a marketing partnership with the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) for the 8th annual conference taking place May 18-20, 2020 at the Wynn Las Vegas.
The three-day conference program will offer insight from keynote speakers and 50-plus subject matter experts in four tracks focused on Business, Science & Technology, Alternative Crops and Greenhouses & Precision Ag.
Designed to showcase the business growth opportunities both organizations offer to association members and event attendees alike, the alliance will give PMA members access to all of the education sessions and exhibit hall for a 20% discount, among other promotional features.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with the Produce Marketing Association and invite their members to our event to learn from the experts on vertical farming, indoor agriculture, the practice of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic techniques," said Brian Sullivan, co-owner of Indoor Ag-Con, LLC.
"We will also feature an idea-packed panel discussion with PMA's Vonnie Estes and some of the association's members detailing business opportunities they see for indoor growers." Indoor Ag-Con is owned by event industry veterans Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki and Brian Sullivan.
A highlight of the Indoor Ag-Con Business Track line-up, the PMA-sponsored session entitled "Growing Relationships: Selling Your Indoor Crops to Grocery Chains," will be held on Tuesday, May 18 from 11 - 11:45 am. Look for more details coming soon.
"Indoor Farming is an exciting, growing new part of our industry and we look forward to bringing our members access to this industry leading event," said Vonnie Estes, Vice President of Technology for PMA. "Prior to the event, our members will have access to a PMA Webinar on modern agriculture, which will spotlight Indoor Ag-Con, as well as a 20% discount off the registration for the event. We look forward to this gathering in May 2020 in Las Vegas to explore all new options together."
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Indoor Ag-Con is the gathering place for the indoor/vertical farming industry. From starting or sustainably scaling up to buying from or selling to indoor/vertical farms producing a growing variety of crops, the tech-focused event offers new opportunities to connect all agriculture supply chain stakeholders. A robust exhibit hall will offer a showplace for robotics, automation, AI, breaking technology trends and product innovation.
Indoor Ag-Con offers an unrivaled education program with sessions focused on How to Get an Indoor Farm Up & Running Fast; The Latest Developments in Aquaponics; Disaster Proofing Your Greenhouse; The Next Technical Frontier for LED Lighting; Financing Alternative Crops; Where to Site Your Indoor Farm; Global Trends & Alternative Crop Markets; AI & Robotics: What's Economically Viable & Usable for Indoor Farms Today; Tackling the Challenges of Scaling an Indoor Farm; Growing in Space with Help from Government, Industry & Academia; and How to Build a Shipping Container Farm, to name a few.
For access to an up-to-date conference agenda, click here.
ABOUT INDOOR AG-CON LLC
Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con touches all sectors of the business, covering produce, legal cannabis, hemp, alternate protein and non-food crops. In December 2018, three event industry professionals - Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki and Brian Sullivan - purchased Indoor Ag-Con LLC from Newbean Capital, setting the stage for further expansion of the events globally.
For more information, visit: https://indoor.ag
About Produce Marketing Association
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is the leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain. PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption.
For more information, visit https://www.pma.com.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GROWING ROSTER OF
SPONSORS, MEDIA ALLIES & INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Walmart's Victor Verlage Joins Keynote, Panel Line-Up
You won’t want to miss Victor’s presentations! And, learn more about our other keynotes too, including David Rosenberg, CEO, AeroFarms; Mike Zelkind, CEO, 80 Acres Farms and Sonia Lo, CEO, Crop One Holdings
Feb 7, 2020
Walmart's Senior Director Of Agricultural Strategy Joins Growing May 18-20, 2020 Conference Line-Up
VICTOR VERLAGE, WALMART, TO LEAD LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to announce that Victor Verlage, Senior Director of Agricultural Strategy leading Strategic Food Sourcing at Walmart Inc, has joined our growing conference lineup!
He will lead our luncheon keynote on Tuesday, May 19 and he will also be part of the United Fresh Produce Association panel discussion on Monday, May 18 (more details to come soon!)In 2014 Victor relocated to Bentonville, Arkansas to spearhead the development of next-generation produce and is responsible to secure long term food supply for Walmart’s growth demand plans while delivering enhanced freshness and flavor in produce to delight Walmart’s customers around the world. You won't want to miss Victor's presentations! And, learn more about our other keynotes too, including David Rosenberg, CEO, AeroFarms; Mike Zelkind, CEO, 80 Acres Farms and Sonia Lo, CEO, Crop One Holdings.
LEARN MORE ABOUT VICTOR ›
Sananbio, PARsource, and Total Grow Control are the latest companies to join our growing exhibitor roster for the May 18-20, 2020 edition. From greenhouse manufacturers and vertical farming technology providers to automated control systems, lighting, containers, propagation media and seeds, you'll find some of the biggest and best names in the business, as well as up-and-coming leaders, on our show floor. And, don't miss our new Start-Up Showcase, which will feature early to mid-stage indoor farming and agtech companies, too!
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CHECK OUT GROWING MAY 2020 SPEAKER ROSTER!
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS INCLUDE:
$999 Early Bird General Access Pass
($1299 Full Price)
$799 Early Farmer|Grower| Non-Profit | Academic|Government
($1099 full price)
$499 Early Bird Undergraduate Student
($699 Full Price)
$599 Expo Floor Only*
(*No Discount --and Floor Access Only)
YOUR PASS IS A GREAT VALUE, INCLUDING access to all conference sessions and exhibition floor*; Event App; Indoor Ag Library; Cocktail Receptions and Hospitality Features; and Welcome Gift Bag, including NEW White Paper
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GROWING ROSTER OF
SPONSORS, MEDIA ALLIES & INDUSTRY PARTNERS
As Close To A Crystal Ball On Brexit As You’re Going To Get
Next month the UK will formally begin withdrawing from the European Union. How will that affect your market and your supply chain? What are the implications and are you prepared?
Next month the UK will formally begin withdrawing from the European Union. How will that affect your market and your supply chain? What are the implications and are you prepared?
Agricultural Trade After Brexit
Caroline Heil
Associate M&A Corporate
Ernst & Young
Agriculture has a prominent role in the European Union (EU) and agricultural trade is one of the most important parts of the Community’s Common Market. The development of a customs union and free movement of agricultural products was - from its beginning in the 1950s - always framed by the idea of a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to be established among the Member States. With the United Kingdom (UK) as a strong player on the ag market leaving the EU, an influential voice in CAP will be gone. But the relationship between the UK and EU after the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020 that was agreed upon in the Withdrawal Agreement, is still unclear and subject to negotiations.
In the session Agricultural Trade after Brexit, we will focus on the influence Brexit will most likely have on agricultural trade and the ag market in Europe and what trade between EU and UK might be like as of 1st January 2021. We will build and face different scenarios likely to happen and outline potential threats, but also opportunities that may come with Brexit.
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Minette Batters To Deliver The Keynote Address
Minette Batters is the first female president in the 112-year history of the National Farmers' Union. She has been called the most powerful farmer in the UK. Join us as she shares her insights into one of today's most pressing agricultural issues
Minette Batters is the first female president in the 112-year history of the National Farmers' Union. She has been called the most powerful farmer in the UK. Join us as she shares her insights into one of today's most pressing agricultural issues.
"How Farming Can Help Mitigate Climate Change"
Minette Batters
President
National Farmers' Union
Farming and food are much maligned as a problem of the modern age, but it’s rarely recognized for its adaptability and phenomenal successes. For too long, farming has been on the wrong end of the climate debate, rarely recognized for its role in the carbon cycle and even more rarely recognized for the enormous potential of agriculture to deliver a range of solutions for mitigating anthropogenic carbon emissions.
The NFU has a vision for UK agriculture to have a Net Zero contribution to climate change by 2040. The NFU is optimistic about the future role of farming in producing climate-friendly food, protecting the environment and fulfilling our moral imperative to produce safe, sustainable and affordable food at home and for our customers overseas. Ms. Batters will present the NFU vision, industry action and the critical need for the government to get agricultural policy and trade policy aligned.
May 2020 Edition Speaker | Exhibitor Roster Grows Daily
In addition to our top CEO keynote speakers, including David Rosenberg, CEO, Aerofarms; Mike Zelkind, CEO, 80 Acres Farms; Sonia Lo, CEO, Crop One Holdings, we're building a robust schedule covering 3 core tracks – Business, Science| Technology, and Alternative Crops
In addition to our top CEO keynote speakers, including David Rosenberg, CEO, Aerofarms; Mike Zelkind, CEO, 80 Acres Farms; Sonia Lo, CEO, Crop One Holdings, we're building a robust schedule covering 3 core tracks – Business, Science| Technology, and Alternative Crops. You'll find a schedule that offers a mix of panel presentations that bring together different perspectives and steer clear of commercial pitches. We're adding new speakers every day. Here's a sneak peek.
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80 ACRES FARMS CEO TO LEAD KEYNOTE AT INDOOR AG-CON 2020
Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to announce that Mike Zelkind,
Co-Founder and CEO,
80 Acres Farms will kick off the day two conference schedule for our May 18-20, 2020 edition.
Don't miss his keynote presentation from 8:00-8:45 am on Tuesday, May 19 at the Wynn Las Vegas. Make plans now to join us!
Learn More ›
How To Get An Indoor Farm Up & Running Fast
What's The Next Technical Frontier for LED Lighting
Seeds Of The Future
Disaster-Proofing Your Greenhouse
AI & Robotics -What's Economically Viable For Indoor Farms Today
MegaTrends In Indoor Growing.......
The 2020 session list goes on. And on. In addition to our top CEO keynote speakers, including David Rosenberg, CEO, Aerofarms; Mike Zelkind, CEO, 80 Acres Farms; Sonia Lo, CEO, Crop One Holdings, we're building a robust schedule covering 3 core tracks – Business, Science| Technology and Alternative Crops. You'll find topics like these AND many others featuring panelists from indoor farms of all sizes, academics, investors and today's thought leaders. Have a look at our schedule in the works for May 2020 -- and check back regularly as we're adding programs every day! Peek In At Programs In Development Now!
See Sample Of Exhibiting Companies ›
NEW SPEAKERS JOINING THE LINE-UP DAILY!
Hear from 40 PLUS CEOs and leaders from across the industry spectrum during our 3-day program. 80 Acres Farms. Crop One Holdings. AeroFarms. AgEye Technologies. Agrify. Agritecture. AmHydro. Backyard Fresh Farms. Bayer Crop Science. Black & Veatch. Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Fusion Farms. GLASE. Hort Americas. Nick Greens. Sananbio US. Ship Shape Urban Farms. Smallhold. SSLS Inc. SyNERGE LLC. University of Arizona CEAC. United Fresh Produce Association. Vilmorin North America. And many more!
CROP ONE HOLDINGS CEO SONIA LO LEADS LUNCHEON KEYNOTE -MAY 18, 2020
Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to announce that Sonia Lo will be leading our opening day luncheon keynote presentation on Monday, May 18, 2020, from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.Crop One is building and operating large scale vertical farms globally, including a $40 million joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering. Sonia is also the Founder and Managing Director of Chalsys, LLP, an advisory and direct investment firm that has invested over $120 million in 15 global growth-stage companies. Learn more and make plans to join us!
Other keynote presenters include Mike Zelkind, Co-Founder & CEO of 80 Acres Farms, David Rosenberg, CEO of AeroFarms, AND we'll have another announcement coming soon!
This May you'll find an expanded exhibit floor. Explore the latest innovations from some of the biggest names in the industry and emerging leaders across all sectors. And, don't miss our new Start-Up Showcase, a dedicated showplace on the exhibition floor for early to mid-stage indoor farming and agtech companies.
Show Floor Sneak Preview ›
SAVE UP TO $300 WITH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION!
$999 Early Bird General Access Pass
($1299 Full Price)
$799 Early Farmer|Grower| Non-Profit | Academic|Government ($1099 full price)
$499 Early Bird Undergraduate Student ($699 Full Price)
$599 Expo Floor Only*(*No Discount)
Register Now & Save, Use code IGROW520 ›
SAVE ON TRAVEL WITH GREAT RATES AT TREASURE ISLAND LAS VEGASWe're excited to head to our new location at the Wynn Las Vegas for our May 18-20, 2020 edition.
And, we've arranged for some great discounted rates at the nearby Treasure Island | TI Las Vegas for our attendees and exhibitors!
Be sure to book early to secure your room. You can call Treasure Island Reservations directly at 888.503.8999 and reference discount code AGCON20 or register online through the link below.
Book Your Discounted Room ›
INSIDE INDOOR AG | INDUSTRY NEWS HARVEST
THE SPOON: CES 2020: The Planty Cube Aims to Make Vertical Farming More Modular and Automated
HORTIDAILY: Southern California Home to New 16 Acre Leafy Greens Greenhouse
AGFUNDER NEWS : 2020 Predictions From Agri-FoodTech's Leading VCs
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GROWING ROSTER OF
MEDIA ALLIES & INDUSTRY PARTNERS
In addition, Indoor Ag-Con is proud
to be a member of the Hemp Industries
Association.
US: Atlanta - 4th International Conference And Expo On Agriculture And Horticulture
The Scientific Federation and Eureka Science are pleased to invite you to attend the “4th International Conference and Expo On Agriculture and Horticulture
4th International Conference And Expo On Agriculture And Horticulture“Accelerate Scientific Discoveries and Major Milestones in the Current Situation and Innovations Relating to Agriculture Sciences”
August 10 – 11, 2020, Atlanta, USA
The Scientific Federation and Eureka Science are pleased to invite you to attend the “4th International Conference and Expo On Agriculture and Horticulture” scheduled from August 10 to 11, 2020 in Atlanta, USA. The key objective of Agriculture-Horticulture-2020 is to provide an opportunity for scientists, practitioners, engineers, industrial participants, academicians and students, representing research and professional backgrounds, to share their findings with the global experts.
The conference aims to disseminate the ideas and skills on Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture and other modern technologies in the field.
Conference Tracks:
This Agriculture-Horticulture-2020 will host lectures and presentations on the following sessions:
· Agriculture Engineering
· Agriculture Biotechnology
· Agriculture Environment
· Agriculture & Food Security
· Plant Sciences
· Soil Sciences & Water Management
· Crop Protection & Entomology
· Fertilizer & Pesticide
· Food Science
· Horticulture & Greenhouse
· Livestock/Animal Farming
· Agricultural Production Systems & Agribusiness
· Fisheries & Aquaculture
· Beekeeping
· Organic Agriculture
For more information:
Please visit the Agriculture-Horticulture-2020 website
and book your place at the event.
Alternatively, you can email us (beena@eureka-science.com)
your details and register for the event.
Looking forward to seeing you at
Agriculture Horticulture 2020 in Atlanta, USA
Shape The Future of CEA Energy Policy at IAES Conference – Special Discount For Growers
Are you an owner, operator, or employee of an indoor farm? IAES Conference is offering a special reduced registration of only $100 for growers and cultivators
SAN DIEGO, CA, January 15, 2020–As California policymakers develop codes for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), Resource Innovation Institute (RII) will convene the inaugural Indoor Agriculture Energy Solutions (IAES) Conference, connecting policymakers, utility program managers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers, researchers, manufacturers, cultivators, and investors to shape the future of energy policies and utility programs for CEA.
The IAES Conference will be held at the San Diego La Jolla Marriott, February 24-26, 2020.
Are you an owner, operator, or employee of an indoor farm? IAES Conference is offering a special reduced registration of only $100 for growers and cultivators.
To receive your discount code, please contact
Stephen Baboi at sbaboi@drintl.com
or on LinkedIn and ask about the “IAES Grower Discount.”
Expanding on RII’s mission to advance resource efficiency in the rapidly expanding indoor agriculture sector, this first-of-its-kind event arrives at a critical moment in time for controlled environment agriculture. Cannabis legalization is accelerating across North America, and the urban and vertical farming sector is scaling rapidly for crops of all kinds.
Urban areas and food deserts are looking at indoor farming as a way to access locally grown produce. As a result, the carbon and energy implications of indoor controlled environments are becoming more impactful. Drawing from the experiences of early models, this conference will explore energy solutions for indoor agriculture without focusing on any one crop.
Conference attendees will access educational sessions presented by experts in the field, connect with policymakers and other industry leaders, and discuss cutting-edge policies and technologies. IAES will elevate innovative solutions related to energy access, efficiency and sustainability and shape the future of indoor agriculture.
Keynote speakers include Kay Doyle from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Dr. Mark Lefsrud from McGill University’s Biomass Production Laboratory, and Dr. Nadia Sabeh a.k.a “Dr. Greenhouse.”
“We have the opportunity to take the lessons learned from initial government, utility and non-profit responses addressing the energy and carbon impacts of regulated cannabis and apply them to the broader world of controlled environment agriculture,” said Derek Smith, Executive Director of RII. “These learnings will inform controlled environment agriculture broadly. This is precisely why we are hosting the Indoor Agriculture Energy Solutions conference. And we look forward to convening top stakeholders to join the dialogue.”
Visit www.iaesconference.com to review the program and speaker bios, inquire about sponsorship, and register for the conference. To stay up-to-date on conference news, follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Resource Innovation Institute
Resource Innovation Institute (RII) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance resource efficiency to create a better cannabis future. Founded in 2016 in Portland, Ore., USA, RII’s Board of Directors includes the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a former Energy Policy Advisor to two Oregon governors, a former board member of the US Green Building Council and leading cannabis industry players.
The organization has unique expertise in data, policy, and education related to cannabis energy use. Its Cannabis PowerScore benchmarking survey is backed by the world’s largest dataset on cannabis energy use. RII’s Technical Advisory Council is the leading multi-disciplinary body assessing the environmental impacts and best practices associated with cultivation resource issues. In 2018, RII advised the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the establishment of the world’s first cannabis energy regulations, and it is now advising other governments.
RII’s Efficient Yields cultivation workshops are the only grower-led, non-commercial venues for the exchange of resource-efficient cultivation best practices. RII is funded by utilities, foundations, governments, and the cannabis supply chain.
Visit our website at ResourceInnovation.org.
Fourth Edition of Aquafarm To Be Held On 19 And 20 February
On 19 and 20 February, AquaFarm and NovelFarm are back, the two simultaneous events on current and future food production trends, devoted to the breeding of aquatic species and the cultivation of algae, indoor crops, and vertical farming
On 19 and 20 February, AquaFarm and NovelFarm are back, the two simultaneous events on current and future food production trends, devoted to the breeding of aquatic species and the cultivation of algae, indoor crops, and vertical farming.
The 2020 edition will be totally geared to innovation and environmental sustainability
AquaFarm, now in its fourth edition, is the yearly appointment for operators of the whole aquaculture supply chain. Since its debut, it has been developed in collaboration with API and AMA, the two leading Italian associations in this sector.
The event bears witness to the growing role of aquaculture worldwide. According to the most recent data published by FAO, 53% of aquatic species destined for human nutrition worldwide are produced by farming, to which about 30 million tons of aquatic plants and macro and microalgae must be added. Overall consumption is estimated at 20.5 kg per person, with an average yearly increase of 3.2% from 1961 to today, surpassing both population growth and protein intake derived from terrestrial species. With the total number of fisheries products essentially at the levels of the late 1980s, growth is upheld and will be even more so in the future, by aquaculture.
An interesting fact emerging from the FAO survey is that half of the production from breeding is related to aquatic species that are defined as "extractive". They are the ones that get their nourishment filtering water from the environment; in this way they also use the waste produced by those species which must instead be nourished by man, thus achieving an integrated production and reducing the environmental impact. FAO and producers are relying heavily on these farms to combine sustainability and increased food production with aquaculture.
The 2020 program focuses on three themes. Environmental sustainability, intended both as a reduction of the impact of farming on the ecosystem and as a resilience of production in presence of environmental changes, not only climatic but also due to chemical and microplastic pollution. Research and innovation in all sectors of the supply chain with particular attention to cooperative projects at the European level. The finished product from aquaculture also narrated through tastings aimed at the distribution and to individual and collective catering
NovelFarm, at its second edition, is the international exhibition-conference event dedicated to innovation in Agritech sector, with in-depth information on soilless crops, the circular economy of new crops and the urban farming.
The NovelFarm 2020 conference program will analyze some challenges for our planet in the coming years, to which the agricultural innovation of soilless soil tries to give answers. Feeding the growing population by reducing food waste and the impacts of logistics and transport by bringing primary food production as close as possible to places of consumption; adopting cultivation methods that multiply the yields and guarantee maximum quality and stability of the organoleptic and nutritive characteristics.
In the exhibition area, companies will display systems for soilless cultivation and vertical farming, LEDs, biostimulants, biotechnologies, sensors, robots and automation systems.
Click here to check out our photo report of last year's edition
For more information:
Aquafarm
Viale Treviso, 1
33170, Pordenone (PN), Italy
aquafarm.show
Marco Comelli
marco@studiocomelli.eu
+39 347 8365191
Aurora Marin
aurora@studiocomelli.eu
+ 39 347 1722820
Publication date: Mon 25 Nov 2019
The Registration For The 4th Annual International Investment Greenhouse Complexes Russia And The CIS Forum 2019 Closes In A Week.
The event will be held on 4-5 December, at Baltschug Kempinski Hotel Moscow. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the flagship event in greenhouse farming industry of Russia and the CIS!
Register now
Greenhouse Complexes Russia and the CIS 2019 in facts and figures:
The Forum is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation; Industry Partner: the Association “Greenhouses of Russia”.
500+ confirmed participants, senior executives of major commercial greenhouses, agricultural holdings and farms from Russia and the CIS, among them: Eco-Culture, Agro Management, Greenhouse Complex Lipetsk Agro, Greenhouse, Agro-Invest, Agricultural Complex Gorkovskiy, Agricultural Complex Ivanisovo, Agricultural Complex Yuzhny, Belaya Dacha Trading, IGS Agro, Agricultural Complex Rodina, Vyborgec, Greenhouses of Belogorie, Agricultural Complex Churilovo, Chekhov Garden, Flowers of Udmurtia, Yug-Agro, YugAgroholding, Ryazan Vegetables, Seim-Agro, Ozelenenie, Prompark, Penzenskiy Greenhouse Complex, Agrocomplex, Agricultural Complex Volzhskiy, Agricultural Complex Doskino, Teplichnoe (the Republic of Mordovia), Teplichnoe (Tambov), Teplichnoe (Ulyanovsk), Teplichny (Blagoveshchensk), Greenhouse Complex Andropovskiy, Greenhouse Complex Zavyalovskiy, Greenhouse Complex Podosiniki, Greenhouse Complex AgroPark, Greenhouse Complex of Belogorie, Greenhouse Complex Aleksandrovskiy, Greenhouse Complex Belorechenskiy, and a lot more
50+ top managers of commercial greenhouses from the CIS countries: Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Moldavia: AGRO TRADE, FOOD EXPORT SHAMKIR, GreenEco, GREEN-FOOD-EXPORT, Grow Group Azerbaijan, MONTANA GARDEN, AGROFIRM KUILIK, Andruserra Agro, Arokhch Sunk, Butarustrade, Green Tech, Green Farmer, Green Food, Grodno Vegetable Factory, DORORS, JASMINA-AZIZBEK, Maria Dairy Farm, Yagodka Farm, IFTIKHARI, Pavlodar Greenhouse complex, Semirechye Nursery, Raisagroholding, Rock Berry, Spaika, Greenhouse Complex Green Line, Greenhouse Complex Berestie, XO Yigit, and a many others
80+ speakers, discussion participants and honoured guests: Aleksey Sitnikov, President, the Association “Greenhouses of Russia”, Aleksandr Rudakov, President, Eco-Culture; Dmitry Lashin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Lipetskagro; Vladimir Chernyshov, General Director, Agrokultura Group; Aleksandr Solodaev, General Director, Agricultural Complex Gorkovskiy; Guriy Shilov, General Director, Greenhouse; Pavel Dyakov, Chairman of the Board, Agricultural Complex Rodina; Sergey Yastreb, General Director, Yagodnaya Polyana; Andrey Lepekhin, General Director, Chekhov Garden; Aleksandr Khrenov, General Director, Russian Mushroom Journal; Andrey Fatuev, Commercial Director, Agricultural Complex Ivanisovo, and a lot more
AGRONOMY DAY – specialized workshops on tomato, cucumber and salad farming. Modern ways to boost yield and plant resistance to pest and diseases, efficient application of LED lighting, new growth technologies
AWARD CEREMONY OF THE GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY LEADERS & GALA DINNER – great opportunity to establish new business relations and strengthen the existing connections in an informal setting
Gold Sponsors: Signify, Sananbio; Silver Sponsors: Green Automation Export, SVETOGOR; Bronze Sponsors: Royal Brinkman, Rijk Zwaan, Megaphoton; Video Sponsor: Richel Group
Specialised exhibition of high-end equipment and technologies from major companies: 2Grow, 3М Russia, AB Energy Rus, AgroSustain SA, ALMECO S.p.A., Bato Plastics, Ceilan Coir Products, COCOGREEN GROUP, Coinsa, Fluence Bioengineering, FPHU MARYNIACZYK, GAUTIER Semences, Grodan, Horti XS BV, Hortilux Schreder, Ludvig Svensson, Lycopersicon cvba, Meteor Systems, Mprise Agriware, MWM RUS, Paskal Greenhouse Solutions, Pylot, Shenzhen Number Energy Saving Corporation, URBINATI, Agrisovgaz, AGRITECHNO FERTILIZANTES, Agrosencenter, Agrosoil, Trade, I-Plast, Astron Buildings, BOSCH REXROTH, Walzmatic, Viessmann, Koppert Russia, LUMEX M, MASSA-K, FITO GROUP, Reflux, Greenhouse Systems, TehnoStroy Agro, Ulma Packaging, Formos TK, ELEKS+, EMIS, and others.
Register now
Organised by: Vostock Capital
Elvira Sakhabutdinova,
Project Producer
Tel: +44 207 394 30 90 (London)
Email: ESakhabutdinova@vostockcapital.com
3rd International Congress of Controlled Environment Agriculture Event, Held From 06-08 November 2019 Republic of Panama
We have world renowned speakers that are proven scientist, academics, businesspeople, consultants and experts on the specific topics they will impart
The theme of the Congress is: “APPLYING TECHNOLOGY IN FOOD PRODUCTION AND MARKETING.”
This third event of its kind, will continue to be the place to engage with experts from around the world, learn and apply the latest in controlled environment (CEA) for greenhouse and vertical farm owners and operators and establish lasting relationships.
SOME OF THE EXITING TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
Growing Crops: Strawberries, leafy greens, herbs, micro greens, and more.
The biggest costs facing farms: Labor, climate and illumination.
Issues creating the most confusion: Water, nutrients, pest management and air flow.
Economic Models: How to financially manage your operation and much more!
We have world renowned speakers that are proven scientist, academics, businesspeople, consultants and experts on the specific topics they will impart. From Chiba University, to University of Arizona to Wageningen, from well known companies and in-between, the topics
HYVE To Exhibit At MISSION TOMORROW - On Display Will Be Indoor Farming For The Future
Indoor farming is in its infancy but holds great promise for the future. HYVE is positioned to be a leader in the industry and its systems promise to not only alter the way the world grows fresh crops and feeds people using smaller geographic footprints but also serves as systems that create jobs
HYVE Indoor Vertical Farming Systems is pleased to be an exhibitor at MISSION TOMORROW on October 23rd and 24th at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. MISSION TOMORROW brings together nearly 150 businesses and organizations from across Central Virginia and the Greater Richmond, Virginia Area to introduce an estimated 12,000 7th grade students to the opportunities for education and employment in the future.
Sponsored by many fine companies including Dominion Energy, Altria, Kings Dominion, Facebook, CarMax, and gsk Pharmaceuticals, among others. According to its site MISSION TOMORROW says, “This fun event is designed to introduce the next generation of the local workforce to a variety of career opportunities available in the region through interactive engagement with the exhibitors.”
Indoor farming is in its infancy but holds great promise for the future. HYVE is positioned to be a leader in the industry and its systems promise to not only alter the way the world grows fresh crops and feeds people using smaller geographic footprints but also serves as systems that create jobs.
According to Alia Clements, Program Manager for HYVE: “Vertical farming is a positive influencer and disrupter when it comes to providing fresh, healthy food and other crops for a growing population. Our systems are an example and precursor for an industry trend that will supplement traditional farming in meeting the world’s food needs. We are very interested in participating and educating people at MISSION TOMORROW because many students or even the general public have no idea just how dynamic and positive vertical farming can be for future generations.”
She adds: “We have targeted education as a market for our smaller indoor farming hydroponic systems known as LF-ONE or “Little Farm” because it teaches many of the
STEM elements needed in classrooms with a very positive hands-on approach. We’ll be showing and actual LF-ONE unit at MISSION TOMORROW along with a video on our large- scale complete hydroponic systems for commercial growers.”
Ken Bryant, Director of Marketing for HYVE says “Vertical farming holds tremendous promise for commercial farming both today and especially in the future. Twenty years from now it is likely to be very common to see crops grown indoors year-round in spaces that take much less real estate, deliver excellent return-on-investment for the growers,
and provide consumers with a healthy choice for fresh food. Add-in that our systems eliminate the need for harmful pesticides and herbicides and create an environment where crops can be grown year-round with great predictability and you can see why this is a very exciting industry. We believe HYVE is positioned to be a leader in this field because we differentiate ourselves from others with our complete system that provides all the elements needed for indoor vertical farming. Students now in the 7th grade can be leaders in this industry and at the forefront of doing something very special, that will influence generations to come as we build a better world together. MISSION TOMORROW is one platform to help educate those students on how they can be change agents.
HYVE systems are 100% hydroponic, use LED grow lighting, and thus use fewer natural resources and reduce carbon footprint. By growing indoors many of the elements of nature that plague traditional crop harvest can be mitigated. With vertical indoor farming, factors such as floods, droughts, and things of that nature are not factored in the food supply chain.
HYVE head grower Paul Edmondson is very excited about the future of indoor farming and all that the method offers. He says “For many years I have grown crops and have been subject to many uncontrollable forces of nature. Predictability, quality of crops, cost evaluation - all these have been things that are out of control many times for traditional farmers and their conventional methods. Indoor contained environment agriculture will not supplant traditional methods but will give farmers a great advantage moving forward to help them achieve a real measure of controlled, predictable growth. I have personally grown more than 60 varieties of plants in our labs using our systems and am confident that HYVE indoor farming systems will be something exciting for the industry and world of growing.”
MISSION TOMORROW counts among its collaborators the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and more information on the event can be found at https://www.chamberrva.com/programs/mission-tomorrow/.
Information on HYVE systems can be found at www.growhyve.com.
Better Food For More People: Notes From The World Food Summit 2019
“The global food system is a major driver of challenges relating to human health, the climate change and environment. We need to think and act in new ways to face challenges of climate changes, hunger, food safety and unhealthy food habits
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
KYLE BALDOCK
All of us know our food system is broken, but are we all willing to do what it takes to fix it?
Better Food for More People
“The global food system is a major driver of challenges relating to human health, the climate change and environment. We need to think and act in new ways to face challenges of climate changes, hunger, food safety and unhealthy food habits.
The world is facing enormous challenges if we are to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Today, more than 800 million people live in hunger, 1 in 10 people in the world fall ill after eating contaminated food, while more than 2 billion people are overweight or obese. More than 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year, equivalent to 24% of all food produced for human consumption.
In connection with these figures a huge challenge is that international researchers point out that expected changes in population and income levels in the period 2010 to 2050 can increase environmental impact from production and consumption of food by 50-90% globally if targeted remedial measures are not taken. The environmental impact will reach levels beyond the planetary boundaries that define a safe operating space for humanity.
According to researchers, only a combination of measures will be sufficient to mitigate the expected increase in environmental impact. Combined efforts in relation to prevention and reduction of food waste, technological changes to increase the resource efficiency in food production and changed dietary habits are imperative.”
During the last week of August, Copenhagen was the host city to the World Food Summit 2019 and a series of side events to discuss strategies towards tackling the aforementioned challenges and realising the mantra of the summit: Better Food for More People.
How do we create the necessary change? And what is the role of governments, international organisations, private sector, academia and civil society?
Based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the World Food Summit connects leaders from around the world to discuss concrete solutions for transforming the global food system, focusing on the following topics:
-Ensuring Food Safety and Food Security
-Better Health and Diets
-Improved Resource Efficiency
The World Food Summit is an annual accelerator of actions necessary to transform the food systems to become safer, healthier, and more sustainable in response to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Danish Minister for Food Mr. Mogens Jensen hosted the Summit to work with leaders ready to act on the global food challenges.
The first day of the summit was held in the national parliament of Denmark with an honorary visit from HRH the Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. Speakers from different parts of the world shared their own visions and solutions in the fields of the environmental impact of agriculture, waste prevention, and the necessity of an overhaul in our dietary choices. The fundamental message of all the talks was clear: there is no time left for inaction!
On the second day of the summit, three workshops identified key actions from all stakeholders globally that will enable us to reach the identified pathways towards a healthy and sustainable food system in accordance with the sustainable development goals.
World Food Summit plans to tackle the challenges facing our food systems
These are some of the suggestions made by the workshop moderators at the end of day two:
-Reform the agricultural subsidy program to reflect the real price of food
-Support and empower local production
-Educate the general public on nutrition
-Implement regional solutions by considering the specific differences and needs
-Create a World Food Forum to come up with guidelines and minimum standards that will help businesses to move in the right direction using new business models
-Enforce governmental regulation, minimum standards and trade deals that prioritise environmental concerns
-Invest in the whole value chain to ease the transition to a sustainable food system
-Rethink the fundamentally flawed systems instead of super optimisation
-Create the global food-borne diseases database through WHO and national governments
-Implement transparency and accountability in the value chain as an indispensable characteristic of the system
During last year’s summit, ten countries became signatory partners to one or more of the World Food Summit’s three commitments. These commitments are about information and nutrition, food safety and food waste; together, they create a framework that can generate tangible results going forward and establish cooperation between partner countries on fostering local solutions and public-private partnerships. This year, five more countries added their names to the signatory lists of these commitments to show there is a strong collective will to commit and work in collaboration to tackle the challenges facing our food systems.
We are way past the time for making small changes to mitigate climate crisis: we need a plan to revamp our entire food system as fast as possible.
The Danish food minister Mr. Jensen closed the summit by reminding everyone about what John F. Kennedy said on his 1962 speech that lead to the Apollo 11 mission later on. We need to come up with business models to achieve goals like the Danish government’s ambitious plan of 70% fewer emissions from 1990s levels; no one knows how exactly we will get there but first you need to have bold ideas and then find the ways to fulfil them.
Take home messages:
-Identify the false advertisements and marketing schemes and support governments, businesses and organizations that are truly fighting for a better future for our food systems
-Embrace different solutions and diversify our actions in fixing the food system
-There is less focus on the production methods than in waste and consumer choices
-Research on crucial issues like climate change should be a public funded program to avoid biases-We need to come up with a transition period plan for industries that are problematic to our planet to change their business models
-Financing innovation should be our number one priority
-Raising awareness about our food system, labelling and carbon tax need to be a continuous effort
We need to diversify the solutions and a commitment from all of us to consider the repercussions of our daily decisions on the planet. Going back to John F. Kennedy’s vision “We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world or make it the last.”
Words by AVF Head of Science & Education Ramin Ebrahimnejad. Ramin will be leading a special session on all these topics and more at the upcoming event The Role of Urban Food Systems in a Changing Climate at C40 World Summit in Copenhagen on 10 October, 2019. The event is free and you can sign up to attend at this link: https://bit.ly/2k54fOY
To get in touch with Ramin Ebrahimnejad, please e-mail re@vertical-farming.net
Intensive Course In Hydroponic Lettuce And Leafy Greens At University of Arizona
The controlled Environment Agriculture Center Is Offering An Intensive Course In Hydroponic Lettuce And Leafy Greens October 5th Through The 9th
By urbanagnews
September 4, 2019
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Center is offering an intensive course in Hydroponic Lettuce and Leafy Greens October 5th through the 9th.
Lettuces and leafy greens – we eat them every day! (or we SHOULD!) But how do we grow them sustainably with delicious flavor? Join the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center to answer these questions and more during our Intensive Hydroponic Lettuce and Leafy Greens course.
Our esteemed staff and faculty will provide 40+ hours of classroom time and hands on application in the Greenhouses on the CEAC Campus to ensure your hydroponic leafy greens are a success.
About CEAC: The Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) is a research institution of The University of Arizona. The CEAC provides Education, Research, Outreach, and Extension activities, and is heavily involved with Agriculture & Biosystems Engineering, Plant Sciences/ES, and Agricultural Technology Management Departments.
Dates: October 5th through 9th 2019
Cost: $1,195
Instructor: Myles Lewis
Location: Controlled Environment Agriculture Center 1951 E. Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85719
For more information on our upcoming courses visit https://ceac.arizona.edu/events/intensive.
To register for this exciting event visit here. Please contact Megan Dragony With any further questions at dragonym@email.arizona.edu or 520-626-9566.
Join FarmBoxFood, Iot.Atl, Ponix, & New City Properties On The Eve of Smart City Expo Atlanta
FarmBoxFoods and Ponix Farms is developing end-to-end local food ecosystems focused on reclassifying food as a utility, much like water or electricity
Join FarmBoxFoods, IoT.ATL, Ponix, & New City Properties to help revolutionize the future of food with Vertical Hydroponic Farms in shipping containers| Tuesday, September 10th | 4 -7 pm | 725 Ponce De Leon, Atlanta, Georgia
FarmBoxFoods is proud to take the next step in building resilient communities by connecting people, companies and technology to forge a stronger path for the future.
On September 10th, partners from IoT.ATL, leaders in smart city technology, and community mavericks will converge at 725 Ponce in Atlanta to celebrate the innovation of FarmBoxFoods, Ponix Farms and the opening of the first IoT.ATL Living Lab!
FarmBoxFoods, a new and revolutionary manufacturer of Vertical Hydroponic Farms in shipping containers with Ponix Farms, a winner of the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge, is identifying scalable AgTech solutions to address the need for resilient food systems and illuminate how technology can be used to solve the pressing social issues of our time. Through this lens, they will change the future of food and urban agriculture to benefit communities across the globe as the world urbanizes.
FarmBoxFoods and Ponix Farms is developing end-to-end local food ecosystems focused on reclassifying food as a utility, much like water or electricity.
Join us in celebrating this monumental product launch on the eve of Smart City Expo Atlanta at 725 Ponce, just steps off the Atlanta Beltline - across from Ponce City Market.
Thank you to our core partners; New City Properties, Georgia Power, Invest Atlanta, AGCO, Metro Atlanta Chamber, City of Atlanta, and the Atlanta Beltline for their tremendous support and sponsorship.
About IoT. ATL
The IoT.ATL Living Labs program is focused on testing and validating IoT and technology solutions to help ensure equity and inclusion in the wave of strong economic growth.
The future success of smart communities lies in the collaborative projects the region creates and the public-private partnerships like IoT.ATL that drive innovation forward.
The IoT.ATL Living Labs project was founded by Georgia Power, City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine, the Metro Atlanta Chamber and AGCO to help address pressing challenges in the community and leverage technology for good. For more information, visit iot-atlanta.com.
FINLAND: India Day 2019 - Intia-päivä 2019
Intia-päivä or India Day is a mega event and a unique celebration of Indian culture, yoga, ayurveda, cuisine, film, tourism and the rich heritage of India in the heart of Helsinki
India Day 2019 - Intia-päivä 2019
Public · Hosted by India Day Finland
Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM UTC+03
Kaisaniemen puisto Kaisaniemi, 00100 Helsinki
Details
Join us in celebrating India Day on Sunday 18th of August 2019 10-18 on Kaisaniemi Field!
(alempana suomenkielinen tapahtumakuvaus)
Intia-päivä or India Day is a mega event and a unique celebration of Indian culture, yoga, ayurveda, cuisine, film, tourism and the rich heritage of India in the heart of Helsinki. Organized by Suomi Intia Seura ry, Embassy of India in Helsinki and Indian regional associations in Finland, the event brings together the Finnish and Indian communities living in Finland to celebrate the spirit of living and working together.
Save the date and invite your friends!
Programme will be updated.
FREE EVENT
FAMILY FRIENDLY
ACCESSIBLE
www.intiapaiva.fi
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SuomeksI:
Tervetuloa juhlimaan kanssamme Intia-päivää sunnuntaina 18.8.2019 klo 10-18 Kaisaniemen kentälle!
Intia-päivä eli India Day on megatapahtuma ja ainutlaatuinen juhla intialaiselle kulttuurille, ruualle, joogalle, ayurvedalle, elokuville, turismille ja kulttuuriperinnölle Helsingin sydämessä. Tapahtumaa järjestävät Suomi-Intia seura ry, Intian suurlähetystö Helsingissä ja intialaiset alueelliset järjestöt Suomessa. Tapahtuma tuo yhteen suomalaiset ja intialaiset yhteisöt juhlistamaan yhdessäolon riemua!
Tule mukaan ja kutsu ystäväsi!
Ohjelma päivittyy myöhemmin, mutta ota päivä talteen!
ILMAINEN TAPAHTUMA
KOKO PERHEEN TAPAHTUMA
ESTEETÖN
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World’s Largest Vertical Farm To Service Expo 2020 Dubai
Currently under construction, the 130,000 square foot vertical farm will product 2,700 kilos of herbicide- and pesticide-free leafy green every day, using 99% less water than outdoor fields
Will Deliver Fresh Produce For Millions of Meals
Aug 01, 2019
Expo 2020 Dubai has partnered with Emirates Flight Catering to provide fresh produce from the world’s largest vertical farm for the showpiece occasion beginning in October 2020.
Currently under construction, the 130,000 square foot vertical farm will product 2,700 kilos of herbicide- and pesticide-free leafy green every day, using 99% less water than outdoor fields.
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Emirates Flight Catering to build vertical farming facility in Dubai
Vertical farming is already underway in Dubai, with Caterer Middle East last year visiting Badia Farms in the Al Quoz area who are currently supplying to F&B establishments in the city.
Gillian Hamburger, senior vice president – programming at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “With 50 million meals expected to be served during Expo 2020, both quality and sustainability are crucial to our aim of creating an exceptional – and delicious – World Expo, while also contributing to a more sustainable future for us all. Expo 2020 and Emirates Flight Catering share this strong commitment, and we look forward to exchanging knowledge and ideas.”
Emirates Flight Catering is set to launch a series of F&B locations across the Expo site’s three Thematic Districts. Its fine dining restaurants will feature rotating menus and a monthly star chef from its extensive network, while Grains and Greens will offer gourmet sandwiches, bowl creations, and sharing platters. Meanwhile, La Patisserie will provide sweet treats and coffee in an elegant atmosphere, and Deli2Go will serve simple and fresh bites that can be enjoyed on the move.
Saeed Mohammed, chief executive officer of Emirates Flight Catering, said: “At Emirates Flight Catering we are constantly looking at innovation and ways to improve our productivity, product, and service quality. We are committed to bringing our customers the freshest and highest quality food possible by adopting the latest technology into our operations. Our ‘farm to fork’ concept not only secures our own supply chain of locally-sourced, fresh vegetables, but it significantly reduces our environmental footprint as well. We are delighted to collaborate with Expo 2020 to provide millions of visitors with a truly memorable gastronomical experience.”
Expo 2020 will house over 200 food and beverage outlets from around the world, with 50 million meals expected to be served across the 173 days.
American Society for Horticultural Science - 2019 Annual Conference - July 21 - 25 • Las Vegas, Nevada
The Annual Meeting of ASHS is where the latest science and technology is being showcased related to horticulture. Our mission is to bring together horticulture researchers, scientists, industry, academia, government, and students to cultivate ideas and share new techniques
2019 Annual Conference
Conference Program (pdf)
July 21 - 25 • Las Vegas, Nevada
The Tropicana Las Vegas
July 21 - Student Education & Career Day
The Annual Meeting of ASHS is where the latest science and technology is being showcased related to horticulture. Our mission is to bring together horticulture researchers, scientists, industry, academia, government, and students to cultivate ideas and share new techniques.
Since the conference is being held in Nevada, ASHS is partnering with Oasis Biotech, one of the more innovative and effective green industry entities in the United States, for an up-close journey into Vertical Farming at the Oasis Biotech facility.
Participants will be afforded access to the largest and most technologically advanced Indoor Vertical Farming facility ever designed and implemented in this country. Oasis Biotech uses state-of-the-art LED lighting technology and precise, cutting-edge hydroponic growing methods to generate a wide array of fresh, pesticide-free, non-GMO produce and non-traditional crops 365 days a year.
Attendees will have the opportunity to examine the agricultural system that recycles 100% of unused water and nutrient consumption while significantly reducing environmental impacts. On an inspiring expedition through the 215,000-square-foot indoor vertical farm, interested participants will witness the way that Oasis Biotech is attempting to make positive changes in farming.
Oasis Biotech boasts the ability to grow crops at a faster rate than traditional agriculture. Their LED and hydroponic systems reportedly ensure that crops receive optimal light spectrums and nutrient mixes, and they reduce loss from pests, diseases, and weather, which encourages higher yields. Oasis Biotech also calculates that they save 90% more water than other systems and are environmentally friendly.
The hour and a half tour will explain how this massive resource was created and how it is achieving its goal of producing more than one million pounds of microgreens, lettuce, and herbs.
The meeting focuses on the distribution of science through technical sessions, poster and abstract presentations, keynote speakers, and workshops. Enjoy networking and group activities where you can catch up with peers. There is also a spotlight on students–from career path mentoring to competitions and group activities to create relationships that can last throughout your career.
Program Information
• Keep checking the conference pages as new information is updated frequently
• Be part of the conference by submitting an oral or poster abstract - submission site is now open - Acceptance Email Expected April 15th.
• Submit a workshop (for ASHS Professional Interest Groups only) - submission site is now open
General Conference Information
• Check out the registration rates (below) and complete your registration starting in a few months
• Find out about discount rates for hotel and travel to the conference
• There are travel grant opportunities for students - don’t miss out!
Group Activities for 2019
• Luncheon Series with Featured Speakers
• Opening Reception & Pool Party
• Sightseeing and Professional Tours
• Student Education & Career Day
• Student Competitions and Scavenger Hunt
Cultivate '19 is a wrap
The ninetieth edition of the trade show was one of the biggest ones in the last years and expectations are this is not to change for the next edition
Automation, Biological Crop Control And Mobile Accessibility
Booths are broken down, bags are packed and cars, airplanes and other means of transport have left Columbus. Cultivate '19 is a wrap. The ninetieth edition of the trade show was one of the biggest ones in the last years and expectations are this is not to change for the next edition.
With conditions being favorable for plant growers, the atmosphere at the show was good and that pleased the suppliers - even though some noticed a lesser amount of vegetable and cannabis growers made the trip to Columbus. Still, many suppliers, especially providing biological crop protection for these crops, made it to the show and weren't displeased: the demand for solutions and for knowledge is high and so was the interest.
Feeding your beneficials during the start-up of the population! That can be done with this new Biobee product.
The team with Bluelab showing their Pulse Meter, making it possible to measure the root zone.
Labour and automation
Like for other growers in the industry, labour, more specifically skilled labour, is an issue amongst potted plant growers and investing in solutions for this is of high relevance.
Also LED lights were all over the show - although not as many as earlier this year on GreenTech, where it seemed to be a disco party every now and then. Amongst technical suppliers, accessibility of data found in the greenhouses is an important topic and many more launched solutions to provide better insight and mobile applications for their platforms.
The BioSafe team launched an application making it possible to control your irrigation system remote and on mobile devices. More to follow...
Paul Jaeger and Daphne Brogdon with Micro Grow Systems, showing their MicroCool solutions and sharing insights on creating the best climate in various crops.
Water quality
Then there's water quality. If it's minuscule bubbles added to the irrigation water, solutions for fertilisation or biostimulants to be added to the water - it all could be found at the trade show this year.
Curious to see what solutions we're talking about more specifically? Keep an eye out for Friday's publication, when we'll release our photo report.
If you want to read more about the trends in potted plants, check out our floricultural publication FloralDaily today.
Publication date: 7/17/2019
Author: Arlette Sijmonsma
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LEDs and LED Systems For Horticultural Growth - Horticultural Seminars
University of Lincoln - Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Rothamsted Conference Centre - Tuesday 3rd September 2019
University of Bristol - Thursday 12th September 2019
Join OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, world leaders in LED technology for horticultural and agricultural applications, with Intelligent Horticultural Solutions (IHS), their UK Systems Integration Partner, for a free one-day seminar. We will discuss all the latest Horticultural LED technological advancements and introduce new ranges of Horticultural products for growers and researchers.
IHS was formed to help support the development and manufacture of products in the fast-moving exciting area of horticultural LED lighting, bringing together years of experience and key horticultural LED and optic manufacturers to enable a perfect solution.
There will also be the chance for one-to-one discussions with OSRAM and IHS engineers to discuss any LED technology or product requirements that you may have, whilst networking with key players from the Industry, with hands-on demonstrations of new and existing products. There may also be an opportunity to visit horticultural areas within the venue.
REGISTER ONLINE www.i-hled.co.uk/seminar-registration
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Future of Indoor Grown Food Discussed At Indoor AgTech
What role will indoor-grown food be playing in the future and how will the vertical farming industry develop? There’s a lot going on
What role will indoor-grown food be playing in the future and how will the vertical farming industry develop? There’s a lot going on: Investors find their way into the industry, growing facilities are scaling up and collaborations are being formed these days. On the other hand, companies go out of business, there’s talk about a bubble and the profitability and scalability of the sector is questioned regularly. At the Indoor AgTech event, that kicked off yesterday in New York, the future of the industry and its relationship with retail and consumers is discussed.
Walter Robb
The Indoor AgTech event unites over 300 companies interested in this industry and coming from various parts of the fresh produce chain - from technical suppliers and breeders to growers and retailers - showing there’s a lot of interest in the market. Panel discussions and talks are to help the industry find its way into a durable future.
That there’s opportunities for indoor growing is emphasized by many speakers at the event. Walter Robb for example, former CEO of Whole Foods, sees a disruption in the food value chain that he never saw before and believes there are opportunities for indoor farms as the retail industry is urged to innovate as well and the importance of produce is high. He says indoor agriculture operators have to respond to these opportunities as well: by moving to favorable products and telling their story to retailers and consumers for example, but also by closing the last mile data and connecting the consumer to the grower, sharing also nutritional and story aspects.
Sanjeev Krishnan, Tobias Peggs, Caleb Harper & Danielle Gould
Transparency
Providing transparency was a recurring theme in more discussions on the first day of the Indoor AgTech. While on the one hand operators like Tobias Peggs with vertical farming company Square Roots explain how they’ve integrated their complete value chain from seed to retail and how almost 4 per cent of their packages get scanned by the consumer, providing data about the product, these individual closed chains are also defined as one of the challenges for the industry.
“Many indoor farming companies state they are an R&D company, software supplier, distributor and building its own produce brands”, says Caleb Harper with the OpenAg Initiative, doubting whether these individual integrated chains will bring the trust that’s needed to upscale and further develop the industry. He pleads for companies specializing in one part of the value chain, optimizing and sharing information gathered, developing the industry and in that way bringing trust to both investors and consumers. “We are to learn from the mistakes made in the industry. Whether it’s the US, Japan or even the Netherlands, some problems are unique, but standards exist. The greenhouse industry scaled thanks to creating and sharing these standards.”
Today Martin Veenstra, Head of Global Strategy, Indoor Farming at Certhon will take part in the session From Pilot to Mainstream: Automation and Systems Design to Transform Horticulture.
Roel Janssen and Blake Lange with Signify show the recently launched Production Module and GrowWise Control System
Irving Fain & Tom Colicchio of Bowery Farming at Indoor AgTech
Driving the industry
Other topics discussed in the event include investing opportunities and what’s needed to get proper funding. Today more greenhouse operators are programmed and also more technical suppliers will share what they can bring to the industry. We will of course keep you updated and provide you with a photo report on Monday.
Publication date: 6/20/2019
Author: Arlette Sijmonsma
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