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Sustainable Development Technology Canada invests in solar coatings for greenhouses

As part of a broader effort to support the further growth of ‘cleantech’ companies across the country, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is investing $5 million in 3E Nano.

Leamington charges greenhouse owners for contravening light abatement bylaw

The government of Leamington, Ont., has laid 88 charges against 12 local greenhouse owners for operating in contravention of a municipal light-abatement bylaw.

UP Vertical Farms launches new vertical farming facility in British Columbia

After nearly a decade of researching and developing the latest technology to grow crops at 350 times the yield of conventional field-grown greens, UP Vertical Farms has launched its inaugural facility in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia.

 
 
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Be on time with controlling your greenhouse climate!

It is important to make timely choices to keep the climate in your greenhouse well-balanced during the summer. Shading too late can cause a hot and stuffy climate in the greenhouse, which causes stress in your crop. Our ReduWizard tool provides growers with free advice on which shading solutions suit best for your unique situation. This allows you to take easy measures in time to get through the summer. Access the ReduWizard tool here and receive your advice within 3 minutes.

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Nominations are now open for Greenhouse Canada’s Top 4 Under 40

The search is underway for Canada’s top 4 greenhouse achievers under 40. From commercial growers and wholesalers, to manufacturers and allied trades, we’re recognizing the best and the brightest in greenhouse horticulture. » Learn more
 
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Nominate a deserving grower for the 2023 Grower of the Year award

We’re looking for nominees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, leadership and initiative, lifelong learning and/or active participation in the industry. All nominees must be active in their greenhouse operations and based in Canada. There are no age restrictions. » Learn more
 
 
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Polytunnels, Greenhouses & Protective Cropping

This comprehensive book covers all aspects of protected horticulture. It discusses the appropriate setting for a greenhouse enterprise, and covers greenhouse design principles and commercial greenhouses. It also considers cladding materials, the development and use of polythene-clad tunnel structures, and greenhouse energy sources. The greenhouse environment, growing rooms, irrigation, composts, and other growing media are examined as well as plant nutrients, fertilizers, pest and disease control, nursery hygiene, and much more.

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Nick Occhionero joins Sollum Technologies as senior director of sales

Occhionero’s LED industry experience includes sales roles with Luxtec and Lumenpulse. He joins Sollum from information technology (IT) service provider Lumi Global, where he built sales and business development functions from the ground up. » Read More...

Freshbay adds three directors to board

Calgary-based Freshbay, which combines greenhouses, vertical farming and sustainable energy sources to grow strawberries year-round, has appointed three new directors with agricultural experience to its corporate board. » Read More...

Syngenta Flowers introduces Delta Pro

There are currently 16 individual colors in the Delta Pro assortment, including seven solids, eight blotches, and a novel Lavender Blue Shades. » Read More...

 
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California Spring Trials

March 29 - April 2
California
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