Greenhouse

Asai Nursery and DENSO Establish Joint Venture to Advance Agricultural Technology and Efficiencies

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Asai Nursery, Inc. (Asai Nursery) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) today announced a joint venture to create a next-generation model for horticulture using large-scale greenhouses and agricultural technology.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Asai Nursery, Inc. (Asai Nursery) and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) today announced a joint venture to create a next-generation model for horticulture using large-scale greenhouses and agricultural technology.
  • Through agricultural production management, the venture will develop technologies for better controlling the environment in greenhouses, improve efficiency through automation and ensure growth and cultivation control.
  • The model plans to employ a variety of development technologies from both Asai Nursery and DENSO including national distribution channels, air conditioning systems, engine control and robot technologies.
  • In December 2018, DENSO will establish another joint venture with Daisen Co., Ltd. and Toyotane.

CROP's Wheeler Facility Commences Commercial Production

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CROP Infrastructure Corp. (CSE: CROP.CN) (OTCMKTS: CRXPF) (CROP.CN) ("CROP" or the "Company")announced today that its tenant has now commenced commercial production at Wheeler Park.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CROP Infrastructure Corp. (CSE: CROP.CN) (OTCMKTS: CRXPF) (CROP.CN) ("CROP" or the "Company")announced today that its tenant has now commenced commercial production at Wheeler Park.
  • The facility is designed for perpetual harvest of cannabis at 'The Park', its state-of-the-art facility in Washington State.
  • The facility recently underwent a complete retro-fit for hydroponic automation and the addition of 500 Gavita HPS grow lights.
  • The greenhouse facility has five flowering bays that are designed to yield, at full scale production, approximately 12,000 pounds of high quality cannabis annually (~1,000 pounds per month).

CROP's Wheeler Facility Commences Commercial Production

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CROP Infrastructure Corp. (CSE: CROP.CN) (OTCMKTS: CRXPF) (CROP.CN) ("CROP" or the "Company")announced today that its tenant has now commenced commercial production at Wheeler Park.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CROP Infrastructure Corp. (CSE: CROP.CN) (OTCMKTS: CRXPF) (CROP.CN) ("CROP" or the "Company")announced today that its tenant has now commenced commercial production at Wheeler Park.
  • The facility is designed for perpetual harvest of cannabis at 'The Park', its state-of-the-art facility in Washington State.
  • The facility recently underwent a complete retro-fit for hydroponic automation and the addition of 500 Gavita HPS grow lights.
  • The greenhouse facility has five flowering bays that are designed to yield, at full scale production, approximately 12,000 pounds of high quality cannabis annually (~1,000 pounds per month).

5 Leters DOO Macedonia Builds Out Facility With Heliospectra Lighting Solutions

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Monday, August 13, 2018

Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, announces a third order from 5 Leters DOO for additional EOS series LED grow lights as the company scales medicinal cannabis cultivation in Resen, Macedonia.

Key Points: 
  • Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY, FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, announces a third order from 5 Leters DOO for additional EOS series LED grow lights as the company scales medicinal cannabis cultivation in Resen, Macedonia.
  • The order value is SEK 1.6 million (USD $ 179,760).
  • Heliospectra's
    LEDtechnologyhasbeen developedwith leading commercial food and cannabis growersto ensure businesses achieveconsistentyear-roundproductioncycles andsuperior crop quality.
  • The order will be visible in the accounts in Q3 and and delivered inQ4 2018.

Smart Cannabis Corp. Delivers Sale of Geo-Thermal Air Recirculation System Developed to Combat Cannabis Cultivation Odors and Regulate Internal Humidity Caused by Coastal Climate

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Smart Cannabis Corp. (OTC: SCNA) has announced a sale oftheir state-of-the-art Geo-Thermal Air Recirculation System which addresses the potential for nuisance odors often emanating from cannabis cultivation sites.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Smart Cannabis Corp. (OTC: SCNA) has announced a sale oftheir state-of-the-art Geo-Thermal Air Recirculation System which addresses the potential for nuisance odors often emanating from cannabis cultivation sites.
  • Installation is scheduled for this month at a permitted location in Salinas, California.
  • The Geo-Thermal Air Recirculation System continually cycles, dehumidifies, and filters air from within a greenhouse.
  • Air is pulled through a subterranean channel, temperature-balanced by the surrounding dirt, and returned to the greenhouse environment.

Ljusgårda AB Invests in Heliospectra's Innovative LED Lighting Solutions

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY) (FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, announces a new order from Ljusgrda AB.

Key Points: 
  • Heliospectra AB (publ) (OTCQB: HLSPY) (FIRSTNORTH: HELIO), a world leader in intelligent lighting technology for greenhouse and controlled plant growth environments, announces a new order from Ljusgrda AB.
  • The order is for Heliospectra's fully adjustable ELIXIA LED lighting solution and valued at around SEK 1.3 million ($ 143,552).
  • Ljusgrda AB's new premises are ready to provide customers with flavorful, tasty crops.
  • The crops will be grown in hydroponic vertical cultivation towers combined with state-of-the-art energy-efficient LED lighting.

Gotham Greens Raises $29 Million In Growth Equity Funding

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gotham Greens, a leading urban greenhouse developer and grower of locally and sustainably grown produce, has announced the closing of $29 million in Series C equity funding last month.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gotham Greens, a leading urban greenhouse developer and grower of locally and sustainably grown produce, has announced the closing of $29 million in Series C equity funding last month.
  • Gotham Greens grows fresh produce in technologically advanced, climate-controlled urban greenhouses in close proximity to retailers and food service providers.
  • "We are excited to welcome Creadev to the Gotham Greens family and for this next phase of growth to bring local produce nationwide."
  • Launched in 2002, Creadev has invested over 1 billion in companies in stages ranging from venture to growth equity and buyout.

Global Indoor Farming Technology Market 2017-2027 by Crop Type, Facility Type, Component, Growing System & Region

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Monday, June 18, 2018

The "Global Indoor Farming Technology Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Indoor Farming Technology Market Analysis & Trends - Industry Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Based on Crop Type, market is segmented into flowers & ornamentals, fruits & vegetables, herbs & microgreens and other crops.
  • Depending on Facility Type market is segregated into indoor deep water culture (DWC) systems, container farms, glass or poly greenhouses and indoor vertical farms.
  • Based on Growing System, market is classified into soil-based, hybrid, aquaponics, aeroponics and hydroponic.

Open AgTech Announces New API Standard Enabling Growers to Use Technology to Its Fullest Within Greenhouses and Vertical Farms

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Monday, June 18, 2018

The ATA Specification is the first standard to facilitate data transfer and collaboration efforts in the greenhouse and vertical farming industries.

Key Points: 
  • The ATA Specification is the first standard to facilitate data transfer and collaboration efforts in the greenhouse and vertical farming industries.
  • "The AgTech API Specification is the first step toward broad implementation of connected systems for greenhouses and vertical farms," said the Open AgTech Technical Steering Committee.
  • Open AgTech calls on all companies with a product offering in the greenhouse or vertical farming industry to implement and test the standard.
  • The AgTech API Specification is a community-driven open specification within Open AgTech.

Ceres Greenhouse Solutions Partners With Vera Cultivation to Build the Most Energy-Efficient Cannabis Greenhouse in Colorado

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Monday, June 18, 2018

BOULDER, Colo., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, a greenhouse design/build firm, has completed an innovative cannabis greenhouse complex for their client Vera Cultivation.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, a greenhouse design/build firm, has completed an innovative cannabis greenhouse complex for their client Vera Cultivation.
  • Vera Cultivation contacted Ceres with a desire to be competitive in the recreational wholesale cannabis cultivation market.
  • Their goal was to build a greenhouse that was extremely efficient and would yield a quality product.
  • About Ceres Greenhouse Solutions: Founded in 2011, Ceres Greenhouse Solutions aims to reinvent the traditional greenhouse.