HPS replacement: now is the time to switch, says LST
As Winter is now underway, AgTech firm Light Science Technologies (LST) is urging glasshouse growers to ditch HPS lighting for LEDs as rising energy costs impact indoor farming.
Energous and ams OSRAM Collaborate to Develop Wirelessly Powered Solutions for Agricultural Sensor Applications
-Collaboration will combine technologies to develop a wirelessly powered multi-spectral light sensor solution for vertical farming and controlled-environment Agriculture
-Solution includes AS7343 spectral sensor from ams OSRAM and the WattUp PowerBridge from Energous
-Demonstration on display at CES 2023
2022 Top Article - Drones and Robotics in Agriculture
Using an in-expensive drone, they can map a full quarter section of land in about 20 minutes, providing a real-time map that is able to instantly show variability and allow them to quickly identify problem areas and determine solutions.
2022 Top Article - Indoor Agriculture: Driving up LED Efficiency to Reduce the Costs of Artificial Sun
Increasing lighting efficiency can make a big difference to running costs. This is one of the reasons driving the move to replace traditional lighting solutions with LEDs in recent years.
2022 Top Article - AI and Custom Imaging Hardware to Address the Challenges of Growing High-quality Crops
The twin pressures of a relentless increase in the demand for larger volumes and higher quality fruits and vegetables together with pressures on growers for more sustainable farming will drive the need for higher yields at the plant level.
Introducing Farming First, a 134-Acre Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation and Supply Company Based in Santa Barbara County
Farming First is currently building what will become the largest contiguous outdoor cultivation operation in California.
Efficiency Benefits of LED
Ensuring long-term success in cannabis cultivation requires investing in quality infrastructure that stands the test of time. The less efficient a system, the more money it will cost operators long-term. Let's shed some light on the efficiency of fixtures used in cannabis.
Tomato grower Redgrow from Belgium expands with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting
-Successful cultivation with a combination of HPS and Philips GreenPower LED interlighting, together with rising energy prices, lead to investment in Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact
-Redgrow can grow tomatoes year-round with this solution
Leading LED Grow Light Manufacturer Fohse Ends 2022 On a High Note with Three Year Revenue Growth of 14,708%
-Named Inc. Magazine's #1 fastest growing privately held companies the Rocky Mountain Region, the #1 in Nevada and #1 in Las Vegas and in the Top 20 Fastest Growing Privately-Held Companies in America
-Company Expansion is Compounded by Partnerships with Actor & Entrepreneur Jim Belushi and Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr.
Growing Forward: A Glimpse into the 2022 Cannabis Lighting Market Report and the Bright Green Future
This article serves not only to highlight the key points of the 2022 report, but also to provide a perspective into long-term trends with a sense of hope-based on the facts. Fluence is keen to the struggles and successes of its Growing Family.
Cree LED Photophyllâ„¢ Select LEDs Are Fully Optimized for Horticulture Applications
Photophyll Select LEDs are the industry's first LEDs entirely characterized in horticulture metrics, allowing luminaire manufacturers to easily control the blue/green/red spectral ratios of their products for the unique needs of each plant type.
What is the Importance of Grow Light Colour and Lighting Consistency?
Many assume that artificial light in an indoor environment should emulate natural sunlight for the best growing conditions. However, this is not accurate. Light emitted from the sun contains many different wavelengths, some visible and some not.
SOLLUM AND SAVOURA TEAM UP FOR TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE FUNDED BY THE MINISTÈRE DE L'ÉCONOMIE, DE L'INNOVATION ET DE L'ÉNERGIE
To highlight the benefits of dynamic lighting for Qu©bec horticultural businesses, Investissement Qu©bec, as an agent of the Qu©bec government, has granted Sollum Technologies $350,000 in funding for a technological showcase involving a novel strawberry research trial in partnership with SAVOURA.
HPS vs. LED: The Costs of Horticultural Lighting
Choosing horticultural lighting is one of the most important decisions a grower makes before setting up a greenhouse. It is often a large part of both CapEx, Capital Expenses, and OpEx, Operational Expenses.
Challenges and Opportunities Faced in Vertical Farming
amBX spoke with Stephan den Boer from Bever Innovations on their podcast about the role of technology in vertical farms, the challenges and opportunities faced.
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