The network offers rapid, 24/7 support to key geographic regions where growers are investing in electrical and climate control systems as well as irrigation and automation solutions.
Plantech, which AdeptAg acquired late last year, offers a full spectrum of vertically integrated greenhouse electrical systems, controls, and automation solutions.
Hydrofarm’s Innovative Growers Equipment commercial division will serve as the North American manufacturing and marketing hub for CEA Advisors’ Growtainers and Growracks.
Proposed legislation would establish a Specialty Crop Mechanization and Automation Research and Development Program within the United States Department of Agriculture.
At a time when energy costs must be managed more than over, the right decisions when renovating your facility can also lead to significant energy savings.
Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands and the Swiss technical university EPFL sought to design a useful tool for an industry facing future supply challenges, while factoring in the inherent risks.
The app, which initially only supported tomatoes, gives growers unique insights into their crops’ growth, development, and yield, and allows them to create high-quality, consistent plant measurements.
Intelligent Setpoint Control for LUNA AI, a closed-loop system for autonomous climate control in horticulture, pairs climate data with comprehensive plant performance data using computer vision.
The new wi-fi monitors are designed to offer accuracy and reliability when it comes to making sure key growing parameters pH, conductivity, and temperature remain within range.
A series of Yaskawa Electric robotic arms will power the world’s largest vertical strawberry farm, operated by Oishii. The robots will work in concert with Oishii’s state-of-the-art infrastructure.
