FTS Consortium Awarded EU Erasmus Plus Grant
It’s official. The FTS member consortium around vocational workforce development for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) have been awarded the EU Erasmus Plus PONICSVET EXPANDED project grant. The project will develop
FTS Newsletter March 2023
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 FarmTech Society successfully concluded its
Resource Innovation Institute Joins Forces with FarmTech Society to Bring Global Benchmarking Initiative to the CEA Market
to Bring Global Benchmarking Initiative to the CEA Market Resource Innovation Institute Joins Forces with FarmTech Society to Bring Global Benchmarking Initiative to the CEA Market Dedicated to the advancement
In Memory of Jörg Werner
Jörg Werner was, over the years, inspirational and mission critical for so many innovators and startups in the world of vegetable growing. His out-of-the-box thinking, his insights, and his challenging
Vertical Farming & Protein Transition Conference 2022 – A Review
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 Transition.
Innovative Solutions from the US and EU Global Agriculture Challenges
Vertical Farming World CongressFTS Opening Policy Forum with Farm Tours by FarmTech Society and Zenith Global September 19 – 20 – 21 2022 FarmTech Society and Zenith Global open the
Overshoot Day – CEA & the Power Of Possibility
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”
International Welcome – Happy Hour Drinks GreenTech 2022
International Welcome – Happy Hour Drinks GreenTech 2022 17:00 – 18:00 June 14th at 1st Floor Restaurant Agritecture (AGR), FarmTech Society (FTS), vertical farm institute (vfi) UKUAT (UK) and Indoor
FARMTECH SOCIETY AT GREENTECH 2022
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
NOVELFARM – THE EVENT DEDICATED TO NEW GROWING SYSTEMS
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, including
Profit is important, but purpose is the point
The point of policy is to define (systemic) purpose. Without this, the risk is that profit will become the primary (or even sole) purpose. And whilst profit is important, it’s
FarmTech Society – Fourth Annual General Meeting
FarmTech Society (FTS) held its fourth annual general meeting online on February 9th 2022, attended by our voting membership. In this important meeting, the main aim was to elect a
FTS Thanks for 2021 – A year in review
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
IGS’s COP26 Exhibition: Broadening the Horizon of the CEA Industry — with FarmTech Society
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. Intelligent Growth Solutions’ (IGS) immersive vertical
RotoGro – FTS finds out more!
RotoGro have recently joined The FarmTech Society as members. We’re delighted to have this unique system and company as part of our network. We sat down with CEO Michael Di
FarmTech Society’s Review of GreenTech Amsterdam 2021
FarmTech Society made the grade at the 2021 GreenTech Amsterdam event, leading discussion panels, networking events, and fueling the debates. The 2021 edition was moved from June to September to
Spreading Seeds for the CEA Industry – Erasmus+ Digital SEED Event
FarmTech Society (FTS) was invited to the final event for the Digital SEED Project, on 2021 September 8th in Ghent & 9th in Brussels. Coordinated by EGInA*, the SEED Project
“Beyond Yield in Vertical Farming” – FTS, FFI & Farm3
On July 14th, FarmTech Society (FTS) presented and moderated the “Beyond Yield in Vertical Farming” webinar, with Romain Schmitt (Farm3) as the guest speaker. Mark Horler, FTS’ communication manager, led
“Crossing the Chasm” – FarmTech Society & Indoor Ag-Con
“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,
Europe’s CEA Landscape
Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) has been mushrooming globally over the past two decades, in several forms and for various purposes. Europe represents one of the most diverse and vibrant communities of
What is CEA & What Can it Offer for Our Future?
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 enhanced, economic, social and environmental
Takeaways from the CEA 4.0 E-Conference, Day 1
Last Friday 15th May 2021, Tech 4.0 launched the first day of its Controlled Environment Agriculture 4.0 E-Conference. The event offered a rich program, with a wide diversity of actors
Pro Biodiversity – Complementing Conventional and Agro-Ecological Farming with Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
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 is an essential
FarmTech Society’s Third Annual General Meeting
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 partner
FarmTech Society—SDGs in sight!
The FarmTech Society supports the Sustainable Development Goals FarmTech Society (FTS) is committed to working on finding solutions towards multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) actors are
Future Food Institute Digital Boot Camp Special Session
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
Future Food Institute Session – CEA Workforce Development
Our FTS chairman Ian Kanski, Secretary General Thomas Zoellner, Vice Chair (US) Tisha Livingston and Paul Champion of TranZed Apprenticeship Services participated in this @ discussion on CEA workforce development
GLOBAL G.A.P. WORLD CONSULTATION TOUR – in partnership with the FarmTech Society
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. World Consultation Tour goes into its
Viscon Group – FTS finds out more!
Viscon Group is a group of 12 companies that design and build factory automation for agriculture and food. They work across numerous industry areas including hydroponics, plant multiplication, tissue culture,
FarmTech Society – Second Year Review
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 the core mission
GLOBAL G.A.P. WORLD CONSULTATION TOUR – FTS & UKUAT partners
GLOBAL G.A.P. WORLD CONSULTATION TOUR FOCUS CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE in partnership with UKUAT and The Farm Tech Society 7th December 2020, 17:00 CET, 16:00 GMT Virtual Design Discussion for the
Basil in the Boardroom: Why our food shouldn’t work from home
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 Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector. The preliminary research has proven quite hopeful in showing possibilities for new ways of implementing innovative agriculture in the urban environment.
Might we catch office gossip at the watercress rather than the water cooler soon?
FTS organises an event on CEA and Biodiversity
On Wednesday the 28th of October, FarmTech Society International organised a panel discussion on the role of Controlled Environment Agriculture in enhancing biodiversity in Europe. In addition to an earlier
EU biodiversity strategy and the CAP: FTS voices its opinion
EU biodiversity strategy and the CAP: FTS voices its opinion The European Commission has revealed its plans for the future of its biodiversity policy. The new plan also gave the opportunity for
GREENTECH LIVE – De-Risking CEA
Investor Perspectives & New Market Development for Controlled Environment Agriculture GREENTECH LIVE AND ONLINE CAFE TALKS Program Manoj Sahoo ARA PARTNERS, UNITED STATESDavid Farquhar INTELLIGENT GROWTH SOLUTIONS, UNITED KINGDOMShubhang Shankar,
ERASMUS+ ECVET project PONICS VET Launch
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 the industry.
ALPS – FTS finds out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1EUmzFkYKA 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 services for the greenhouse and
Valoya – FTS finds out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_JuAFGHzM LED lighting company and long-time FTS member Valoya has recently announced its new Spectrum Technology Licensing Program. Our Vice Chair Nicole Thorpe sat down with Valoya CEO Lars Aikala
Certhon – FTS finds out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXOSo4q6Zzs Certhon has recently had some exciting new developments in places in which Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is not so well established. At FTS we believe that CEA is a
Infinite Acres – FTS finds out more!
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
Sonny Ramaswamy – FTS Ambassador – An Interview
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 –
Indoor Ag-Conversations – FarmTech Society Presents : Farming In The Future — Educating The Next Generation To Make CEA Scalable
As the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry grows, companies are facing greater shortages in qualified talent. How can innovation in training and education accelerate the industry to the benefit of
ALAUBE – Urban Ag & Beekeeping – FTS finds out more!
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 projects. Whether on topics
IGS intelligent system design – FTS finds out more
IGS has, as a company, focused from the outset on automation, intelligent system design, and the energy equation of CEA vertical farming. This has garnered them a reputation as one
AGM results – The new FarmTech Society team
The Farm Tech Society (FTS) is an international non-profit industry association that unites and supports the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, seeking to strengthen the sector through the development and
GreenTech Webinar Panel Discussion – Food Safety, Waste, and Security in the wake of COVID-19
FarmTech Society & Agritecture, the preferred content partners of Greentech RAI, have co-organised a webinar with a panel discussion of this highly charged topic. The panelists will bring distinct contributions
UK Urban AgriTech (UKUAT) Network – FTS finds out more
FTS exists to provide leadership and collaboration at the international level, in the CEA industry. However, we recognise that, to get real on the ground traction requires organising at more
Agritecture Designer – FTS finds out more!
Exciting news this week, as leading consultancy Agritecture launched their urban farm Designer software platform. We decided to have a chat with some of the Agritecture team, to find out
International Partnership for a New Certificate for PRODUCE grown in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
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 certification specifically for
FarmTech Society – First Year Review
Join the FarmTech Society and help the CEA industry grow The FarmTech Society has enjoyed a flying start to its activities in 2019. FTS is designed and built as an
GreenTech Podcast – Challenges in Vertical & Urban Farming
Real contributions with questions of timely topics by Henry Gordon-Smith and Maren Schoormans on the new podcast by GreenTech! So grateful to be part of the most engaging discussion with
SMARTER RULES FOR SAFER FOOD AND PLANT HEALTH
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 rules for safer
FarmTech Society is partnering with the EU PONICS VET project: FREE online training courses for new hydroponics technician role in the EU and beyond
PONICS VET: Hydroponics Agricultural Technician is an ERASMUS+ ECVET project, focusing mainly on young growers and would-be farmers. This project will provide online training for an emerging industry that is in need
FTS to lead panel at VERTIFARM Wageningen
Wageningen University / University of Bologna / University of Arizona Location: Orion, Bronland 1, Wageningen Vertifarm Panel Discussion, Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 13:20 Introduction to FarmTech Society Brief description of
Controlled Environment Indoor and Vertical Food Production Coordinated Research Conference
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, engineers, economists, businesspeople,
FTS EU Policy Development Update
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 a circular CEA
Help promote our global CEA survey!
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 Autogrow. Your participation