New Hydroponics Approach Draws £500k Seed Funding for Welsh Startup Phytoponics
A new deep-water approach to hydroponics has earned Welsh agtech startup, Phytoponics, $650,000 of seed funding support over the last two years.
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What do Indoor Farming CEOs Think of Hydroponics Organic Approval?
Plenty CEO, Bowery CEO, and AeroFarms CEO weigh in on NOSB's decision to reject a proposal that would disallow hydroponic and aquaponic farms from being certified organic.
Ag Industry Brief: USDA Votes to Allow Organic Certification for Hydroponics, Plenty Heads to Seattle, New Monsanto Partnership, more
The USDA's National Organics Standards Board (NOSB) has ruled that hydroponic, but not aeroponic, farms can continue to be certified organic in an 8-7 vote that has divided the indoor and outdoor farming communities.
Consumer Demand For ‘Clean Food’ Driving Asia’s Indoor Agriculture Market – breaking report
Asian demand for 'clean food' amid rising pollution, food scandals and increasing discomfort around the use of pesticides, is driving the region's indoor agriculture sector, according to a new whitepaper from Newbean Capital.
Does the Ritz-Carlton’s New Indoor Farm Mean that Indoor Ag is Here to Stay?
The Ritz-Carlton has built an on-site indoor farm at one of its hotels in Florida. But what does this say about the development of the sector?
Qatar Investment Authority’s Hassad Food to Sell Hydroponic Greenhouse Technology to Growers
Zulal Oasis, the joint venture subsidiary of Hassad Food, recently held an open day for local farmers, investors and agriculture specialists.
GrowLife adds to $14.5m in recent financing for mini-hydroponics
An SEC filing is showing that GrowLife has added another $68,000 of investment to the $14.5 million in equity and debt financing they raised in 2014 over five reported financings.
Aquaponics: The next big thing in agriculture
“Aquaponics” sounds like something Aquaman would do for exercise. But, it has just as much potential for sustainable farms as Aquaman had for the comic book sea.
Aquaponics is an industry chocked full with potential, but it’s one in its infancy.