Case Study

Ernest Simeoni is a greenhouse grower and entrepreneur based in Kenya, who is currently operating a small farm of 10 acres about 40 km from the country's capital, Nairobi.

Case Study

Based in the US state of New York, Cornell University is a prestigious Ivy League university with a long history, having first been established in 1865. PhD student Nathan Eylands is part...

Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a growing method that doesn’t require soil. Instead, your plant root systems are supported by a soil-less medium while having access to a steady supply of nutrient-rich water.

Hydroponics

What is hydroponics? Hydroponics is a growing method that makes use of a solution of nutrients and water as opposed to soil. Hydroponic systems can vary widely in scale, from a small...

CEA

As part of their official Technology Transfer Program, NASA recently hosted a webinar that covered the very latest exciting plant growth technology and innovation coming out of the Space...

Hydroponics

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently published an Innovation Analysis report entitled Indoor Soilless Farming: Examining the Industry and Impacts of Controlled Environment Agriculture...

Case Study

Block5 Brew Lab is a brewing business that specialises in creating and selling kombucha. Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, Block5 was founded by Matt Gillon, who, after identifying an overall...

How to

Why does water quality matter? Have you ever heard a grower speak about needing to use RO water or telling you to be careful of your municipal water as it may be too 'hard'? This kind of...

Conductivity

Why is conductivity a fundamental parameter of growing? All plants need the right amount of food (nutrients) in order to grow. Electrical conductivity (EC) is an essential measurement that...

Case Study

Founded in 2017, Artisan Grown is a medicinal cannabis business located in Canby, Oregon. Artisan Grown is owned and managed by Kyle Pope, a US Marine veteran. Kyle was first drawn to the...