Agricultural soil science

Innovate BC Awards $2.3M to B.C. R&D Projects

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonight at an awards ceremony in Vancouver, Innovate BC awarded $2,325,000 to eight B.C.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonight at an awards ceremony in Vancouver, Innovate BC awarded $2,325,000 to eight B.C.
  • Specifically, this years funding, through Innovate BCs Ignite program, is accelerating the commercialization of biotech, cleantech, mining, agriculture, and forestry projects.
  • The commercialization of these projects through Innovate BCs Ignite program will create jobs and lead to new investment opportunities for British Columbian companies.
  • Innovate BC helps foster innovation in B.C.

Worldwide Hydroponics Industry to 2027 - Featuring Signify Holding, Village Farms and Argus Control Systems Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 6, 2021

According to this report the global hydroponics market is estimated to reach US$ 19.08 Billion by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • According to this report the global hydroponics market is estimated to reach US$ 19.08 Billion by 2027.
  • The worldwide hydroponics industry will grow with a CAGR of 9.21% by 2020-2027.
  • Hydroponics plays a vital role in changing the way people think about plant growth and the future of gardening and farming.
  • Hydroponics farming has become a new trend in the Agricultural sector, especially with the growing need for food and limited resources.

GroGuru to Exhibit at InfoAg Precision Agriculture Conference

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

Specifically, GroGuru WUGS enables the permanent installation of soil sensors, even in annual broad acre row crops.

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  • Specifically, GroGuru WUGS enables the permanent installation of soil sensors, even in annual broad acre row crops.
  • "The combination of GroGuru WUGS and GroGuru InSites effectively creates an 'easy button' for farmers and agronomic consultants as it relates to water management on the farm," said David Sloane, PhD, Chief Agronomist at GroGuru.
  • If you have an interest in precision agriculture, you should attend InfoAg.
  • For 25 years, InfoAg has remained the premier conference on the practical application of precision agriculture.

Sprout AI Inc. Vertical Farming Aims to Provide Sustainable Solutions to Global Food Production

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Calgary, Alberta, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire Sprout AI Inc. ("Sprout AI" or the "Company") (CSE: SPRT) is a technologically focused, sustainable vertical farming company that has developed scalable controlled aeroponic cultivation habitats.

Key Points: 
  • Calgary, Alberta, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire Sprout AI Inc. ("Sprout AI" or the "Company") (CSE: SPRT) is a technologically focused, sustainable vertical farming company that has developed scalable controlled aeroponic cultivation habitats.
  • Sprout AIs technology will provide solutions to the ever-increasing complexities surrounding the current and future supply of sustainable global food production and supply chain.
  • These proprietary farms will utilize Sprout AI technology and be branded under Beyond FarmsTM, a trademark owned by Sprout AI.
  • Sprout AI is a vertical farming technology company in the business of planning, designing, manufacturing and/or assembling sustainable and scalable AI-controlled vertical cultivation equipment for indoor vertical farming.

RainAg and Moleaer launch new nanobubble-infused fertilizer that improves crop yields and reduces quantities of fertilizer

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

When combining Moleaers nanobubble technology with RainAg fertilizers, farmers are able to reduce operational costs, reduce risks from crop loss and reduce the environmental impacts to local water sources from increased phosphorus and nitrogen levels while achieving maximum crop yields and profits.

Key Points: 
  • When combining Moleaers nanobubble technology with RainAg fertilizers, farmers are able to reduce operational costs, reduce risks from crop loss and reduce the environmental impacts to local water sources from increased phosphorus and nitrogen levels while achieving maximum crop yields and profits.
  • Moleaer has demonstrated its patented nanobubble technology is superior for increasing root zone oxygenation and plant health compared with other methods.
  • We are excited to partner with Moleaer as the exclusive nanobubble technology provider for our patent-pending process.
  • The company uses unique patent-pending technologies to boost fertilizer efficiency, helping partners in manufacturing and distribution create products that improve production and increase crop yields.

Smart Irrigation Market Size to Reach USD 2,877.9 Million in 2027 | Rapid Adoption of Internet of Things in Farms, Increasing Concerns Regarding Water Scarcity and Changing Climatic Conditions are Key Factors Driving Industry Demand, says Emergen Research

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Smart irrigation is an advanced irrigation process that uses various components and controllers to monitor weather, plant water use, soil conditions, and adjusts watering schedule automatically according to actual conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Smart irrigation is an advanced irrigation process that uses various components and controllers to monitor weather, plant water use, soil conditions, and adjusts watering schedule automatically according to actual conditions.
  • Factors such as rising concerns regarding water shortage across several countries, increasing penetration of IoT, and constant weather changes are boosting global market growth.
  • Increasing government initiatives for water conservation, automotive irrigation scheduling, continuous demand for food, and increasing global population are factors fueling market growth.
  • For the purpose of this report, Emergen Research has segmented the global Smart Irrigation Market on the basis of system type, component, application, and region:

Smart Irrigation Market Size to Reach USD 2,877.9 Million in 2027 | Rapid Adoption of Internet of Things in Farms, Increasing Concerns Regarding Water Scarcity and Changing Climatic Conditions are Key Factors Driving Industry Demand, says Emergen Research

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Smart irrigation is an advanced irrigation process that uses various components and controllers to monitor weather, plant water use, soil conditions, and adjusts watering schedule automatically according to actual conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Smart irrigation is an advanced irrigation process that uses various components and controllers to monitor weather, plant water use, soil conditions, and adjusts watering schedule automatically according to actual conditions.
  • Factors such as rising concerns regarding water shortage across several countries, increasing penetration of IoT, and constant weather changes are boosting global market growth.
  • Increasing government initiatives for water conservation, automotive irrigation scheduling, continuous demand for food, and increasing global population are factors fueling market growth.
  • For the purpose of this report, Emergen Research has segmented the global Smart Irrigation Market on the basis of system type, component, application, and region:

Hydrobuilder Holdings Acquires Way to Grow

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Hydrobuilder Holdings LLC (Hydrobuilder Holdings or the Company), a leading omnichannel platform serving the hydroponics, CEA and specialty agriculture industry, today announced that it has acquired Way to Grow.

Key Points: 
  • Hydrobuilder Holdings LLC (Hydrobuilder Holdings or the Company), a leading omnichannel platform serving the hydroponics, CEA and specialty agriculture industry, today announced that it has acquired Way to Grow.
  • Way to Grow, founded in 2003, is a Colorado-based retailer of aeroponic, hydroponic and greenhouse products across five convenient locations.
  • The addition of Way to Grow demonstrates our commitment to the growth of our omnichannel platform and expands our reach in a new geographic market.
  • I am excited that Way to Grow is now among the family of companies owned and operated by Hydrobuilder Holdings.

Conserva Irrigation Becomes Corporate Supporter of charity: water

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

RICHMOND, Va., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Conserva Irrigation is happy to announce they will be providing 5 new piped systems in Madagascar through their corporate supporter gift to charity: water.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Conserva Irrigation is happy to announce they will be providing 5 new piped systems in Madagascar through their corporate supporter gift to charity: water.
  • "We're thrilled to support charity: water," says Russ Jundt, Vice President and Brand Lead of Conserva Irrigation.
  • Founded as a franchise in 2017, Conserva Irrigation is the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the principle of water conservation.
  • With 138 territories operating across the country and growing, Conserva Irrigation is helping home and business owners reduce water consumption through its use of a proprietary irrigation auditing system and water-efficient irrigation products.

Worldwide Smart Irrigation Industry to 2028 - Impact of COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The pandemic COVID 19 has a significant impact on the manufacturers of Smart Irrigation due to disruptions in the supply chain and frequent lockdowns.

Key Points: 
  • The pandemic COVID 19 has a significant impact on the manufacturers of Smart Irrigation due to disruptions in the supply chain and frequent lockdowns.
  • Further, the economic slowdown and geopolitical matters have limited the Smart Irrigation market growth in 2020.
  • New generation Smart Irrigation with improved performance offering higher accuracy and flexibility, with easy integration into systems spur the growth in Smart Irrigation industry.
  • Detailed profiles of top companies in the Smart Irrigation industry along with their key strategies to 2028 are provided in the report.