From the Society
90 stories from the FarmTech Society — events, policy, standards, and milestones across controlled-environment agriculture.
FTS's new executive position paper shows how CEA, on-farm renewable energy, and water and soil protection can work together in the EU's Climate Resilience Framework for 2027 to 2032, backed by a new FarmTronix skills pathway.
Process heat generated by AI data centers could heat an entire region — and turn former coal mining sites into bioeconomic powerhouses by integrating future food and feed systems.
First reliable European dataset on potting soil dispels persistent myths. A new Wageningen University & Research study, presented by Growing Media Europe, shows no single raw material is free of environmental impact – peat, coir, bark and compost each have their own footprint.
🌍 Breaking the substrate bottleneck: innovation meets reality A clear message from IPM Essen this year: peat and virgin coir are under pressure — from supply constraints, rising…
At the end of September, the European Parliament’s AGRI Committee adopted its opinion on the EU budget for 2026 and singled out controlled-environment agriculture as a production…
🌱 Ponics VET Erasmus+ Project – Hydroponic Technician is gaining real traction across the industry — and we are proud to share that 80 Acres Farms has officially launched their…
🌱 Gearing up for two exciting days at the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show! 🌱 We are proud to contribute with curated panels that bring together leading voices in vertical…
Die Digital Preview zur Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Convention präsentiert die Highlights des vielseitigen Fachprogramms und der begleitenden Foyer-Ausstellung, zeigt mit einem…
In 2016, FTS arrived at GreenTech Amsterdam with one simple mission: unite the stakeholders of Controlled Environment Agriculture and prove that collaboration beats competition.
Energy shift in greenhouse production to accelerate the transition to renewable energy with the team from RE-Greenhouse, an Interreg North-West Europe project: This is an…
The FTS member consortium around vocational workforce development for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) have been working hard with all types of stakeholders to launch a…
On November 11, 2024, Friedrich Lüdeke, Trainer and Consultant for Standard Management (Crops), accepted an invitation from FarmTechSocie Titled “Addressing the Elephant in the…
Greenhouse energy shift: accelerate the transition to renewable energy Invitation to our monthly FTS Knowlegde Exchange Meetup with the team from REGreenhouse, an Interreg…
We’re thrilled to announce the must attend Opening Event 2024-Co-Hosted by DLG and FarmTech Society!
At our most popular FTS Knowledge Exchange Meet-Up on October 2nd, we unveiled an exciting update from the Erasmus Plus Project PONICS VET Expanded team!
Fifth Annual General Meeting — served as an excellent opportunity for our members to connect, discuss ideas and build new relationships.
🚀 Big news for the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)! 🚀 The FarmTech Society member consortium for vocational workforce development has been awarded the EU…
As the dust settles in Brussels from the elections and other geopolitical dramas, the debate intensifies with the realization that many of the ambitious “Green Deal” plans by the…
Award for innovative products from cellular agriculture and food, alternative protein sources, seaweed and insects as well as vertical farming, aquaponics and aquaculture – Award…
Keynote by Eva Helen Eva Helén is an Executive Director of the Board at TERALOGX Technologies, Inc.
June 11th Tech Stage 10:15 Panel: Tools and Vision in Data and Al to Create a Better Crop Result Springtide Strategy Tiffany Tsui Wageningen University & Research Anja Dieleman…
Greenhouse energy shift: accelerate the transition to renewable energy Launch of RE-Greenhouse, an Interreg North-West Europe-project North-West Europe has the highest density of…
It’s official. The FTS member consortium around vocational workforce development for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) have been awarded the EU Erasmus Plus PONICSVET…
FarmTech Society annual board elections and formation of a two tiered body for expanded and inclusive engagement as international sectoral representation of all CEA stakeholders…
Dedicated to the advancement of climate-smart indoor growing practices and policies, the organizations will combine their collective knowledge to drive energy and water data…
Jörg Werner was, over the years, inspirational and mission critical for so many innovators and startups in the world of vegetable growing.
On 24th November 2022, FTS was invited to attend and help organise content for the Agrifood Innovation Event , which this year co-located streams on Vertical Farming & the Protein…
Vertical Farming World Congress FTS Opening Policy Forum with Farm Tours by FarmTech Society and Zenith Global September 19 – 20 – 21 2022 FarmTech Society and Zenith Global open…
So here we are once again. Today is 2022 Earth Overshoot Day – “the date when humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year” (to…
International Welcome – Happy Hour Drinks GreenTech 2022 17:00 – 18:00 June 14 th at 1 st Floor Restaurant Agritecture (AGR), FarmTech Society (FTS), vertical farm institute (vfi)…
Meet with us at the upcoming fifth edition of GreenTech Amsterdam: the global meeting place for all things in indoor growing, learn about a sector in agriculture that has solutions…
FarmTech Society is part of the 2022 edition of NovelFarm on 25-26 of May in Pordenone (Italy) NovelFarm is the International conference & trade show on new cultivation techniques…
The point of policy is to define (systemic) purpose. Without this, the risk is that profit will become the primary (or even sole) purpose.
FarmTech Society (FTS) held its fourth annual general meeting online on February 9th 2022, attended by our voting membership.
This year was … a lot. FarmTech Society grew, despite the odds, doubled its membership again. Thank you and together with you we want to create the roaring twenties in agriculture!
Strawberries, green chards, small pine trees, basils and whatnot—orderly nested on grow trays under dazzling LED lights, stacking up skywards into six-meter high towers.
RotoGro have recently joined The FarmTech Society as members. We’re delighted to have this unique system and company as part of our network.
FarmTech Society made the grade at the 2021 GreenTech Amsterdam event, leading discussion panels, networking events, and fueling the debates.
FarmTech Society (FTS) was invited to the final event for the Digital SEED Project , on 2021 September 8th in Ghent & 9th in Brussels.
On July 14th, FarmTech Society (FTS) presented and moderated the “Beyond Yield in Vertical Farming” webinar, with Romain Schmitt (Farm3) as the guest speaker.
“No matter how much technology you put in there, a lettuce is still a lettuce” David Chen, Equilibrium Tweet On June 9th 2021, FarmTech Society presented its first US webinar…
Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) has been mushrooming globally over the past two decades, in several forms and for various purposes.
FarmTech Society has published its official policy document on what Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is and how it can contribute to meeting critical challenges, towards…
Last Friday 15th May 2021, Tech 4.0 launched the first day of its Controlled Environment Agriculture 4.0 E-Conference.
FarmTech Society and Future Food Institute for Biodiversity - Virtual Roundtable Panel Discussion 21st May 2021 | 14:30 - 16:00 Register here Biodiversity is important because it…
FarmTech Society (FTS) held its third annual general meeting online on the 14th April 2021, attended by numerous industry professionals from our membership as well as most of our…
The FarmTech Society supports the Sustainable Development Goals FarmTech Society (FTS) is committed to working on finding solutions towards multiple Sustainable Development Goals…
Rijk Zwaan , People are at the Center, Healthy Veggies our Goal March 24th, 2021 18:00 – 19:00 CET Once a week the Food & Climate Shaper Digital Boot Camp opens the door of the…
Our FTS chairman Ian Kanski , Secretary General Thomas Zoellner , Vice Chair (US) Tisha Livingston and Paul Champion of TranZed Apprenticeship Services participated in this @…
Virtual Design Discussion for the Revised GLOBALG.A.P. Standard Version 6 to be launched in 2022 JANUARY 25th 2021, 13:00 - 14:30 EST The GLOBALG.A.P.
Viscon Group is a group of 12 companies that design and build factory automation for agriculture and food.
The FarmTech Society has continued to grow in 2020. FTS is being recognized for its role in connecting Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) solutions to critical challenges as…
GLOBAL G.A.P. WORLD CONSULTATION TOUR FOCUS CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE in partnership with UKUAT and The FarmTech Society 7th December 2020, 17:00 CET, 16:00 GMT Virtual…
UK Urban Agritech caught quite some attention last week when they published a new concept report on the possibilities that vacant office space can offer for the Controlled…
On Wednesday the 28 th of October, FarmTech Society International organised a panel discussion on the role of Controlled Environment Agriculture in enhancing biodiversity in…
EU biodiversity strategy and the CAP: FTS voices its opinion The European Commission has revealed its plans for the future of its biodiversity policy.
Investor Perspectives & New Market Development for Controlled Environment Agriculture GREENTECH LIVE AND ONLINE CAFE TALKS Program Manoj Sahoo ARA PARTNERS, UNITED STATES David…
LAUNCH DAY: October 16th 2020 - 14:00 - 15:00 PONICS VET: Hydroponics Technician is an Erasmus + project.It aims to service agriculture communities and future growers from outside…
ALPS is a team of professionals, cannabis specialists, drafts people, analysts, project managers, GACP/GMP experts, and innovators who specialize in crop and technical consulting…
LED lighting company and long-time FTS member Valoya has recently announced its new Spectrum Technology Licensing Program.
Certhon has recently had some exciting new developments in places in which Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is not so well established.
FTS has been lucky enough to have Infinite Acres on board as a member for some time. In addition, CEO Tisha Livingston was recently elected Vice Chair of the FTS Board of…
A student anymore, doesn't want to sit on his or her butt for 2 or 3 or 4 years in one place. I use the metaphor of the honeybee - they're optimally foraging in different places.
As the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry grows, companies are facing greater shortages in qualified talent.
Alaube is a start up founded by Alexandre Lefebvre. It supports project leaders who wish to integrate agriculture into the city or strengthen their sustainable development…
IGS has, as a company, focused from the outset on automation, intelligent system design, and the energy equation of CEA vertical farming.
The FarmTech Society (FTS) is an international non-profit industry association that unites and supports the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, seeking to…
FarmTech Society & Agritecture , the preferred content partners of Greentech RAI , have co-organised a webinar with a panel discussion of this highly charged topic.
FTS exists to provide leadership and collaboration at the international level, in the CEA industry.
Exciting news this week, as leading consultancy Agritecture launched their urban farm Designer software platform .
BERLIN, DE: The FarmTech Society and GLOBALG.A.P. are proud to recognize each other in their membership programs, initiating today a new open partnership to develop and implement a…
Join the FarmTech Society and help the CEA industry grow The FarmTech Society has enjoyed a flying start to its activities in 2019.
Real contributions with questions of timely topics by Henry Gordon-Smith and Maren Schoormans on the new podcast by GreenTech!
To present these new rules and celebrate 40 years of RASFF, the Commission organized and hosted, with the support of the Finnish Presidency, this milestone conference “Smarter…
PONICS VET: Hydroponics Agricultural Technician is an ERASMUS+ ECVET project, focusing mainly on young growers and would-be farmers.
Wageningen University / University of Bologna / University of Arizona Location: Orion, Bronland 1, Wageningen Vertifarm Panel Discussion, Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 13:20…
This year’s USDA–NIFA Conference, held at Biosphere 2 outside of Tuscson, AZ, from September 9 to 12, brought together a diverse set of experts in the industry—scientists…
In the newly released report by the European Environment Agency, they specifically single out CEA as a positive impact on biodiversity and overall ecosystem service, simply because…
We´re writing to you on behalf of Agritecture Consulting to request your participation in the Global CEA Census which we have recently launched with global automation specialist…
The FarmTech Society (FTS) is an international non-profit industry association that unites and supports the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, seeking to…
Agritecture (AGR), FarmTech Society (FTS), vertical farm institute (vfi) and Greentech RAI are partnering to organize café round table talks with panel discussions and showcase…
When you meet Leo Lobato, co-founder of Karma Verde Fresh , the first thing that you will notice is his charisma and warm-hearted charm.
Welcome to the Farmtech Society! The FarmTech Society (FTS) is an international non-profit industry association that unites and supports the Controlled Environment Agriculture…
During the upcoming May 22-24, 2019 Indoor Ag-Con , Penny McBride , co-founder and current board member of the FarmTech Society , will lead the session, “The Role of Non-Profits In…
The Farmtech Society (FTS) will be present at the annual North Central Extension & Research Activity–101 (NCERA-101) April 14 to 17 in Montreal, Canada.
Agritecture (AGR), FarmTech Society (FTS) , vertical farm institute (vfi) and Greentech RAI are partnering to organize café round table talks with panel discussions and showcase…
On February 1st 2019 the FarmTech Society (FTS) hosted its first workshop in Brussels titled ‘An energy efficient equation for indoor growing’.
The FarmTech Society (FTS) is an international non-profit association that unites and supports the Controlled Environment Agriculture industry, strengthening the indoor growing…
Recent advancements in technology, such as LED lighting, have resulted in plant factories becoming economically viable as a production facility for high-quality vegetables and…
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